Routine lab procedures, maintain equipment/environmental sterility, substrate processing/inoculation, crop incubation, tissue and agar work, spore syringe preparation
Record data and maintain experiment logs, analyze/interpret data
Enhanced laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample collection and processing procedures.
Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
Cactus Nursery Caretaker
WhySoCereus
01.2022 - Current
Maintain small nursery operation growing columnar cacti and other tropical plants
Improved soil quality by incorporating organic matter and conducting regular pH testing.
Enhanced biodiversity by conducting field surveys and identifying plant and animal species.
Restored native habitats through invasive species removal and native plant reestablishment efforts.
Landscaping and Stump Removal
Sunshine State Stumps
07.2022 - 07.2023
Operate Toro STX-26 stump grinder and other rental skid steer equipment, general landscaping
Helped local community with hurricane storm debris cleanup efforts, removed damaged insulation from flooded roofs, replanted native brush and tree species in highly damaged areas.
Sales Assistant
Radiant Reactions Pool Service
07.2022 - 07.2023
Cleaning/maintenance of residential and commercial pools, equipment sales and installations, client consultations, general customer service.
Licensed Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
06.2015 - 08.2016
Count and dispense medications, calculate and measure compounded drugs
Verify prescription information with doctors and insurance agencies via phone and computer interface, maintain and update prescription records in writing and computer system, legal compliance protocols, disposal and handling procedures, HIPAA compliance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Botany
University of Florida, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Gainesville, FL
12.2021
Coursework
Microscopy/Lab Tech Genetics/PCR
Prescribed Burning Ecological Survey
Conservation Landscaping Plot Sampling Techniques
Agronomy/Mycology/Pathology Statistical Data Analysis
Timeline
Landscaping and Stump Removal
Sunshine State Stumps
07.2022 - 07.2023
Sales Assistant
Radiant Reactions Pool Service
07.2022 - 07.2023
Cactus Nursery Caretaker
WhySoCereus
01.2022 - Current
Lab Technician
Mycology Now
01.2017 - Current
Licensed Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
06.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Botany
University of Florida, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Research Assistant (Co-op) at University Of Guelph, Mycology And Mycotoxin LabResearch Assistant (Co-op) at University Of Guelph, Mycology And Mycotoxin Lab