Micah Davis-Bowen
Memphis,TN
Summary
Food and Animal Scientist with 7+ years experience in lab/field research and food nutritional experience with soybeans, amaranth, guinea fowls, goats, greenhouse operations, and soil science. Knowledgeable experience in OSHA, HACCP, and FDA regulations and compliance. Accomplished in optimizing outreach strategies and improving program operations to maximized effectiveness and resource utilization. Highly skilled in public speaking, personable, and driven with passion for perpetuating the companies mission and values.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Science Teacher/Agri-STEM Program Coordinator
Memphis Shelby County Schools
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted assessments of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for physical, social and emotional development of students
- Devised strategies for growing program and generating interest in greater student population
- Monitored school laboratory, greenhouse and feed center used for supervised agricultural experiences
- Planned events and field trips to provide hands-on experiences in agricultural areas
- Motivated students to undertake external projects and researchers to assist students in gaining practical knowledge about agricultural field
Food Science Research and Development Extern
RIVIANA
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Followed established departmental guidelines and safety procedures (OSHA and HACCP)
- Conducted quality control tests and maintained accurate records of test results
- Designed and conducted sensory evaluation tests to assess consumer preferences for various food products
- Implemented and monitored changes to improve overall food handling and sanitation
- Ensured adherence to food safety and hygiene standards
Community Outreach Worker
CDC/UofM
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support
- Maintained internal databases and surveyed local program participants to ascertain problematic areas requiring improvement
- Calculated, analyzed, maintained, and submitted various Covid-19 statistics to the CDC
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistantship
Tennessee State University
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Conducted independent and group data collection for research
- Complies data and assist in routine preliminary analysis, including statistical analysis; maintains research data in laboratory notebook, writes summary reports and reports finding to other lab team members
- Provided recommendations and identifying additional data collection process to the Research data sources related to Amaranth production with good crop coverage
- Researched changes in industry practices around data, food, and production
- Collaborated with university professors to create course content for undergraduate students
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2026
Graduate Certificate - Population Health
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2025
Master of Science - Food And Animal Science
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinarian Medicine
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN08.2020
Skills
- HACCP regulations
- OSHA regulations
- Quality assurance and control
- Curriculum Development
- Field research
- Laboratory research
- Product Development
- Hydroponic systems
Certification
- WBL, 2023
- AMSA Food Safety and Science, 2023
- Food Service Sanitation, 2025
- FSMA License, #8d86b348, 2021
- OSHA 10 and 30 General Industry Trainer, 2023
- Public Health, 05/26
Timeline
Food Science Research and Development Extern
RIVIANA
07.2024 - 07.2024
Food Science Teacher/Agri-STEM Program Coordinator
Memphis Shelby County Schools
09.2022 - Current
Community Outreach Worker
CDC/UofM
03.2022 - 05.2023
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistantship
Tennessee State University
08.2020 - 12.2021
Graduate Certificate - Population Health
University of Memphis
Master of Science - Food And Animal Science
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinarian Medicine
Tennessee State University
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Memphis
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