Kristen Ramos
Albuquerque
Summary
Motivated student with hands-on experience in medicinal herb cultivation and carotenoid extraction. Demonstrates strong teamwork and communication skills through instructing peers and managing field plot operations, contributing to successful extraction processes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Research Assistant
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces
09.2025 - Current
- Organized data into Excel format for efficient analysis.
- Prepared chiles by grinding into powder for extractions.
- Executed carotenoid extractions from chiles with precision.
- Instructed students on proper extraction techniques to enhance skills.
Student Assistant
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces
05.2024 - Current
- Managed medicinal herb field plot operations.
- Watered plants to ensure optimal growth and health.
- Planted seedlings to initiate cultivation process.
- Transplanted seedlings to enhance root development and plant stability.
- Harvested medicinal plants for essential oil extraction.
- Steam distilled medicinal herbs to produce essential oils.
- Collected soil samples from field for analysis.
- Identified spots for potential pathogen presence.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Horticultural Science
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMSkills
- Data analysis
- Carotenoid extraction
- Medicinal herb cultivation
- Soil sampling techniques
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Transplanting plants
- Weeding field plots
- Pathogen identification
- Laboratory safety practices
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Research Assistant
New Mexico State University
09.2025 - Current
Student Assistant
New Mexico State University
05.2024 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Horticultural Science
New Mexico State University