Kenyan L. Buckner
Vancleave,MS
Summary
I am an Industrial Engineering student seeking an internship or Co-op opportunity. I will provide assistance to operations and knowledge about managing lean system. Driven Research Intern with background in conducting comprehensive literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, as well as drafting scientific manuscripts. Skilled in utilizing various research methodologies and statistical software. Always demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities, critical thinking skills, and commitment to achieving project goals. Made significant contributions to previous work by uncovering pivotal insights through thorough research and analysis.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Intern
CAVS ATHLETE ENGINEERING
Starkville, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Work on research projects dealing with the wellness of athletes
- Assisted with creating applications for tracking wellness of players
- Collaborated with Kinesiology students to research the dynamics of performance verses accuracy using Motek Gait Real Time Analysis Interactive Lab (GRAIL)
- Research information for multiple projects
- Gather and analyze data to make informed decisions using qualitative methods
- Prepared presentations outlining research results for senior management team members.
- Assisted with the research, creation, and monitoring of heat-tracking wearables and hydration stations for workers at Huntington Ingalls
- Used industrial ergonomic methods and processes to improve systems and workflow
- Familiar with and practiced lean systems
- Familiar with the properties of manufacturing processes, such as welding, casting, forming, molding, machining, and joining
Sales Associate
BIG LOTS
D'Iberville, USA
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Produced and gave extraordinary customer service highlighted in the customer service manual, such as answering customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Promoted and sold services and merchandise provided by Big Lots
- Consistently achieved set goals, improved selling skills, and tracked overall sales
- Streamlined inventory management to eliminate the need for stock replenishment
Sales Associate
WEST MARINE BOATING COMPANY
Biloxi, USA
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided great customer interactions and service, while sharing knowledge and passion about West Marine products
- Processed a wide variety of transactions to help customers seamlessly complete their purchases
- Displayed strong communication skills, comfortable in small groups and in individual interactions to solve problems
Sales Associate
HIBBETT SPORTS
Ocean Springs, USA
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Produced and gave extraordinary customer service, highlighted in the customer service manual, such as answering customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Promoted and sold services and merchandise provided by Hibbett/City Gear
- Consistently achieved set goals, improved selling skills and tracked overall sales
- Streamlined inventory management to eliminate the need for stock replenishment
Education
Associate Degree - Science and Arts
MGCCC
Industrial Engineering
Mississippi State University
Skills
- Data analysis
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Research methodology
- Presentation skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking and organization
Affiliations
- Snare Line Captain of Mississippi State Univeristy Famous Maroon Band 25-26
- Member of the National Society of Black Engineers at Mississippi State University
- Member of BRIDGES program at Mississippi State University
- Member of Mississippi State University Famous Maroon Band Snare Line 24-25
- Member of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Band of Gold 2022-2023
- Percussion Captain in Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Band of Gold Fall 2023
- St. Martin High School’s Band Snare section leader 2020-2021 & 2021-2022
- St. Martin High School’s Band Fitness Leader 2020-2021 & 2021-2022
- Member of St. Martin Independent Drumline 2018-2022
- St. Martin Middle School Director’s Award 2017-20218
- St. Martin Band School’s Percussion Captain 2021-2022
- Golden Gloves champion
- Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
- Purple Belt with Black Stripe in Brazilian Jiu JitSu
- 2 year Tae Kwon Do Grand Champion
Accomplishments
- Obtained GPA 3.31 Combined MGCCC and MSU
- Obtained GPA of 3.53 at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
- Received Chevron Community College Scholarship for Engineering 2023
- Received and maintained Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship at MSU January 2024-present
- Received Mississippi Gulf Coast Finish Strong Scholarship Summer 2023
- Received Mississippi Gulf Coast Band of Gold Full tuition scholarship 2022-2023 & 2023-2024.
- Received New Century Scholarship for Engineering Full tuition for Master Scholar 2022-2023 & 2023-2024.Member of Phi Theta Kappa Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
- Ranked 51 out of 301 at St. Martin High School
- Held a 3.9355 GPA and 4.798 QPA in high school
- Member of National Honor Society (Was a member of Elementary and Junior Honor Society)
- National Society of High School Scholars award for outstanding academic achievement 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, & 2021-2022
- Made Gulf Coast Honors Band 2017-2018 & 2018-2019
- Made Mississippi State Honor Marching Band 2021-2022
- Invited to National Youth Leadership Forum 2019
- Distinguished Alumni for National Youth Leadership Forum 2019
- Junior Beta 2016-2017 & 2017-2018
- Beta Club Member (invited)
- Invited to National Student Leadership Conference for Outstanding High School Students 2019-2020 & 2020-2021
- Achieved level 5 on algebra and biology on SATP
- Nominated for the National Academy for Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Award of Excellence 2018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Intern
CAVS ATHLETE ENGINEERING
01.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
BIG LOTS
06.2022 - 08.2023
Sales Associate
HIBBETT SPORTS
01.2021 - 06.2021
Sales Associate
WEST MARINE BOATING COMPANY
06.2020 - 12.2021
Associate Degree - Science and Arts
MGCCC
Industrial Engineering
Mississippi State University
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