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Work History
Education
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Honors and awards
Leadership Experience
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Jodie Allen

Windsor,,CT.

Summary

Dedicated and multifaceted graduate research assistant with 4+ years of experience in applied food safety research with an aim to develop novel interventions to control Salmonella spp. at pre-harvest and post-harvest in poultry. Competent in traditional and molecular microbiology, next generation sequencing, and nanotechnology. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, with excellent technical abilities in several software applications.

Work History

Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant

University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut
2020 - Current
  • Investigated the efficacy of phytochemicals for controlling Salmonella Enteritidis at the pre-harvest and post-harvest level in poultry by developing novel carrier systems such as nanoparticles for improving their antimicrobial efficacy.
  • HACCP certified in Meat and Poultry Production (2019).
  • Published 2 peer-reviewed publications in Poultry Science Journal; co-authored 1 publication in Frontiers.
  • Submitted and presented 10 first-author abstracts at reputable scientific conferences; co-authored 13 abstracts.
  • Recipient of 13 prestigious awards in graduate program.
  • Affiliated and member of 15 professional organizations, including AMSA.
  • Assisted in teaching poultry science and animal nutrition courses.
  • Mentored and trained 6 undergraduate students in microbiological techniques.

Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

MacDonald Veterinary Hospital
Bloomfield, Connecticut
2018 - 2020
  • Communicated effectively with clients, scheduled appointments, replenished prescriptions, and organized client files.
  • Prepared vaccines and instruments for veterinarian, stocked, cleaned, and organized examination rooms for appointments.
  • Performed tests for heartworm, Lyme, Bordetella, and fecal flotation.

Student Intern

UConn livestock units
Storrs, Connecticut
2017 - 2017
  • Graded shelled eggs to be delivered to campus dining halls and dairy bar.
  • Fed horses, cattle, sheep, and poultry twice daily and cleaned animal units daily.

Sales Associate

Macy's Corporation
Manchester, Connecticut
2015 - 2020
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
  • Organized sales floor, scanned, and restocked items for inventory.
  • Encouraged customers to open a Macy's credit card to save on their purchase.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Food Microbiology & Safety

University of Connecticut

Master of Science - Animal Science

University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

University of Connecticut

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Applied Research
  • Project Management
  • Presentation Skills
  • Computer Programming
  • Mentorship and Training
  • Team Collaboration and Cooperation
  • Organization and Time Management

Peer reviewed manuscripts

  • Trans-cinnamaldehyde nanoemulsion wash inactivates Salmonella Enteritidis on shelled eggs without affecting egg color, Poultry Science, Allen, J., Balasubramanian, B., Rankin, K., Shah, T., Donoghue, A. M., Upadhyaya, I., Sartini, B., Luo, Y., & Upadhyay, A., 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2023.102523
  • Effect of Trans-cinnamaldehyde nanoemulsion wash on chicken embryo development in fertilized eggs, Poultry Science, Allen, J., Balasubramanian, B., Donoghue, A. M., Upadhyaya, I., Luo, Y., & Upadhyay, A., 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2023.102812
  • Eugenol nanoemulsion inactivates Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella Enteritidis, and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on cantaloupes without affecting rind color, Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Agro-Food Safety, Balasubramanian, B., Shah, T., Allen, J., Rankin, K., Xue, J., Luo, Y., Mancini, R., & Upadhyay, A., 2022, 10.3389/fsufs.2022.984391

Honors and awards

  • PSA Certificate of Excellence for oral presentation in Microbiology and Food Safety
  • IFT FIRST Food Safety & Quality Management Division Graduate Student Oral Competition (1st place)
  • AMSA National Student Leaders Connecting (SLC) Conference Travel Scholarship
  • AMSA RMC PhD Student Research ePoster competition award recipient (2nd place)
  • IAFP 3MT Winner (Judges’ choice)
  • IFT FIRST Chapter Leader Travel Award
  • Maurice Stein Fellowship Award
  • Nutmeg Institute of Food Technologists 2024 Graduate Student Scholarship
  • 2024 Phi Tau Sigma (University of Minnesota Chapter) Speedy Science Competition Award Recipient
  • Xiangzhong (Jerry) Yang Graduate Research Excellence Award
  • University of Connecticut Conference Participation Award
  • 2023 Poultry Science Association (PSA) Travel Award
  • Connecticut Board of Trustees Eastern States Exposition Graduate Student Scholarship
  • 2018 New England Scholar Recognition Award

Leadership Experience

  • Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) UConn Chapter President
  • Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) UConn Chapter Treasurer
  • UConn Poultry Club Treasurer

Timeline

Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant

University of Connecticut
2020 - Current

Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

MacDonald Veterinary Hospital
2018 - 2020

Student Intern

UConn livestock units
2017 - 2017

Sales Associate

Macy's Corporation
2015 - 2020

Doctor of Philosophy - Food Microbiology & Safety

University of Connecticut

Master of Science - Animal Science

University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

University of Connecticut

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