Marcus Washington
Graduate Research Assistant
Stillwater,Oklahoma
Summary
Resourceful Graduate Research Assistant passionate about advancing knowledge in Food Microbiology through high-quality research. Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, planning and problem solving abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Oklahoma State University
08.2020 - Current
- Assisting other graduate students with various food microbiology related projects.
- Leading a meat grinder validation study using chemicals to lower E.Coli count in beef.
- Checking incoming data for accuracy and integrity to identify and resolve problems.
- Completing daily administrative tasks for professors as directed.
- Conducting literature review on scientific papers related to E.coli 157 on beef.
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Maintained and calibrated equipment for precision and accuracy.
- Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
- Researched information regarding Food Microbiology to assist professors with academic pursuits.
- Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Supervised undergraduate students working on research projects.
- Directed students in performing and completing assigned tasks.
- Educated undergraduate students on laboratory activities, including safe use of equipment and reagents and chemicals.
Business Owner
Rhodes Farms LLC
Stillwater, Oklahoma
01.2020 - Current
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively operating business.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Learned and remained updated on statutory requirements and regulations.
SI Leader
Oklahoma State University
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Created lesson plans to supplement existing material covered by the professor.
- Analyzed areas where students were struggling and formulated strategies to help students learn.
- Ensured a level of trust between students, professors, and myself.
- Used Canvas, Remind 101, and Emails to update students and keep them engaged.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training.
- Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
IT Associate
Oklahoma State University
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
- Verified data integrity and accuracy.
- Managed customers’ expectations of support and technology functions to provide positive user experience using iSupport.
- Used iSupport ticketing system to route over 1,000 help tickets to support team members.
Business Owner
Urban Panther Financial LLC
01.2018 - Current
- Staying on top of current market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Ensuring that clients received outstanding service not only to maintain but to extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Identifying and capitalizing on community business opportunities with effective networking.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships, including negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively operating business.
Education
Master of Science - Food Science
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 12.2020 - 12.2021
BSAG - Food Science
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 08.2018 - 12.2020
Timeline
Master of Science - Food Science
Oklahoma State University
12.2020 - 12.2021
Graduate Research Assistant
Oklahoma State University
08.2020 - Current
Business Owner
Rhodes Farms LLC
01.2020 - Current
SI Leader
Oklahoma State University
01.2020 - 05.2020
IT Associate
Oklahoma State University
01.2019 - 06.2020
BSAG - Food Science
Oklahoma State University
08.2018 - 12.2020
Business Owner
Urban Panther Financial LLC
01.2018 - Current
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