Leighton Huffman
Blacksburg,VA
Summary
Conscientious Student Research Assistant with superior writing and editorial skills and creative initiative. Accomplishes multiple projects simultaneously with success and minimal oversight. Knowledgeable in Bovine Embryology research.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
05.2023 - Current
- Helped with Ovium Pick Up study and fed cows with Omnigen to complete the research.
- Completing Bovine IVF camp to be able to perform IVF smoothly and be able to do it competently.
Farm Hand
Kentland Farm
Blacksburg, VA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Helped take care of calves/bottle fed when needed along with giving medications.
- Milked heifers/cows at the milking parlor along with getting them to and from milking parlor.
Kennel Worker
Wellesley Animal Hospital
Richmond, VA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Helped walk dogs and clean out crates/holding areas within the vet hospital.
- Assisted veterinarians with appointments and helped get medications ready.
Sports Camp Counselor
YMCA Fun
Glen Allen, VA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Helped kids learn sports and be able to play the game correctly and fairly.
- Helped build team working skills among young kids and help them to play well with others.
Cashier
Zaxbys
Richmond, VA
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Took orders and helped customers with anything they needed.
- Helped out at the window with payment and getting food out to customers in their cars.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Poultry Sciences
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2026
Skills
- OPU
- IVF/IVP/IVM/IVC
- Researching Skills
- Data Analysis
- Good Clinical Practice
- Fieldwork Experience
- Preparing Samples and Specimens
- Data Collection
- Laboratory Operations
Affiliations
- Collegiate Cattlemens Association
- Collegiate Young Farmers
Certification
- Artificial Insemination License - Select Sires
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Virginia Tech
05.2023 - Current
Farm Hand
Kentland Farm
01.2023 - 05.2023
Kennel Worker
Wellesley Animal Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022
Sports Camp Counselor
YMCA Fun
06.2021 - 08.2021
Cashier
Zaxbys
08.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Poultry Sciences
Virginia Tech