Destiny Hernandez
Las Cruces
Summary
Dynamic and self-motivated professional with experience as a Research Assistant at New Mexico State University, skilled in field research and data analysis. Proven ability to maintain compliance with safety protocols while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Adept at preparing samples and engaging in community outreach, ensuring impactful contributions to research initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
New Mexico State University
03.2024 - Current
- Assist in planning, setting up, and maintaining field and/or greenhouse experiments on Guar.
- Collect data on plant growth, yield, phenology, and stress responses.
- Prepare and analyze plant, soil, and/or seed samples in the laboratory.
- Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures and data.
- Operate and maintain laboratory and field equipment.
- Ensure compliance with safety and research protocols.
Line Cook/Baker/Dishwasher
Corner Bakery Cafe
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepares work station for baking
- Measures/weighs ingredients
- Preps and portions food
- Monitors baking process
- Maintains a sanitary work station and kitchen
- Communicates and partners with peers
- Serves food in a timely manner
- Sets up dish stations, including dish machines and sinks
- Properly washes, stacks, and stores china, glassware, silverware, cookware, and storage containers
Site Supervisor
Families & Youth Innovation Plus
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided meals to over 40 children a day
- Fostered and followed sanitary guidelines and rules for meal sites
- Kept count of how many children were getting meals
- Created and maintained a positive attitude within the community
- Collaborated with others to organize and load up and take down 50 pound meal ice chests
Education
High School Diploma -
Mayfield High School
Las Cruces05-2021
Associate of Business Occupation - Business
Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture (minor in Entomology)
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2027
Skills
- Research reporting
- Field research
- Research documentation
- Preparing samples and specimens
- Data entry
- Community outreach
- Lab and field testing
- Social media platforms
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organization
- Dedication
- Self-motivated
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate (Office 2019)
- NMSU Driver's License for Work Vehicles
- New Mexico Food Handler Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Research Assistant
New Mexico State University
03.2024 - Current
Line Cook/Baker/Dishwasher
Corner Bakery Cafe
03.2023 - 03.2024
Site Supervisor
Families & Youth Innovation Plus
05.2022 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Mayfield High School
Associate of Business Occupation - Business
Dona Ana Community College
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture (minor in Entomology)
New Mexico State University
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