Makenzie Holifield
Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
My objective in any role is to complete my goals efficiently and build organizational as well as communicative highways between both my work and my colleagues. In my current position, I am responsible for my own research objectives as well as assisting my lab with experimental design, sample processing, model testing, and other responsibilities. My research is on stormwater management and stakeholder communication within an underrepresented coastal community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Southern Mississippi
08.2022 - Current
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Conferred with scientists, engineers or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
- Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
- Trained junior researchers and interns on proper scientific process, field work, and sample processing.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Southern Mississippi
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
Front End Associate
Walmart
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
Education
Master of Science - Coastal Science
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12-2024
Skills
- Field research
- Scientific paper experience
- Experiment management
- Designing experiments
- Research and analysis
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- R, C, MATLAB, Java
- ArcPro and ArcGIS Desktop
- Boating and navigation
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Southern Mississippi
08.2022 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Southern Mississippi
10.2020 - 05.2022
Front End Associate
Walmart
05.2018 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Coastal Science
University of Southern Mississippi
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