- Hiking & Backpacking — long‑distance trails, outdoor exploration, endurance challenges
- Cardio Training — running, cycling, rowing, and mixed‑modality conditioning
- Rowing & Swimming — technique‑focused endurance and full‑body conditioning
- Wrestling — discipline, resilience, and competitive mindset
- Strength Training & Lifting — progressive overload, athletic performance, mobility
- Exploring New Environments — travel, nature, and discovering new places
Malik Jett
Rochester,NY
Summary
Emerging public‑health professional with strengths in systems thinking, operational leadership, research exposure, and health‑safety compliance. Experienced in leading teams, optimizing workflows, and applying analytical reasoning in fast‑paced environments. Background includes microbiology research, food‑safety and sanitation oversight, and cross‑functional coordination through a competitive Store Operations Internship. Currently pursuing a B.A. in Science, Technology & Society with a Statistics minor, bringing a unique blend of policy insight, quantitative skills, and real‑world operational experience. Seeking a 6–14 week public‑health internship for Summer 2027 with interests in epidemiology, global health policy, health systems, and monitoring & evaluation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Operations Management Intern - Year 1
Wegmans
Irondequoit, NY
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Led a front‑end operations team, coordinating workflow and task delegation
- Facilitated communication between cross‑functional teams (designers, back‑end, analysts)
- Conducted quality assurance and ensured compliance with standards
- Managed daily produce operations: inventory rotation, shrink reduction, quality checks
- Trained and mentored new employees
- Resolved complex customer issues
- Improved operational efficiency through systems‑level thinking
Prepared Foods Team Member
Wegmans
Pittsford, NY
12.2025 - Current
- Monitored food safety standards
- Ensured compliance with sanitation and health regulations
- Operated equipment safely
- Maintained quality and freshness through stock rotation
Self Checkout Host
Wegmans
Pittsford, NY
07.2024 - Current
- Facilitated smooth operation of self-checkout stations to enhance customer experience.
- Assisted customers with technology troubleshooting to ensure efficient transactions.
- Monitored checkout area for compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
- Trained new team members on self-checkout procedures and best practices.
Microbiology Capstone
Rochester Institute of Technology, RIT
Rochester, NY
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted lab work on antibiotic resistance
- Performed microbial culturing and data collection
- Analyzed results and presented findings
- Followed lab safety protocols
Education
Master of Arts - Science, Technology And Society / Statistics
Colby College
Waterville06-2029
GED -
Rochester Prep High School
Rochester, NY06-2025
Skills
- Data interpretation — quality checks, inventory metrics, operational analysis
- Research exposure — microbiology lab work, antibiotic resistance project
- Health & safety compliance — food safety, sanitation, regulatory adherence
- Systems thinking — STS training applied to operations and workflow optimization
- Process optimization — reducing shrink, improving product flow, enhancing efficiency
- Team leadership — led front‑end operations team, delegated tasks, coordinated workflow
- Training & mentoring — trained new employees across multiple departments
- Cross‑functional collaboration — worked with designers, analysts, back‑end teams
- Conflict resolution — handled complex customer issues and high‑pressure situations
- Customer engagement — high‑volume service, issue resolution, communication
- Quality assurance — produce checks, stock rotation, safety standards
- Operational reliability — maintaining systems, ensuring smooth front‑end operations
- Problem solving — identifying issues, implementing solutions, improving workflows
- Professional communication — team meetings, cross‑department coordination
- Scientific communication — capstone presentation, lab reporting
- Adaptability — thriving in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments
- Leadership presence — captaincy, mentoring, team guidance
Interests
Timeline
Store Operations Management Intern - Year 1
Wegmans
05.2026 - 08.2026
Prepared Foods Team Member
Wegmans
12.2025 - Current
Microbiology Capstone
Rochester Institute of Technology, RIT
10.2024 - 04.2025
Self Checkout Host
Wegmans
07.2024 - Current
Master of Arts - Science, Technology And Society / Statistics
Colby College
GED -
Rochester Prep High School