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Internship and Volunteer
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Training, Certification, and Additional Educational Credits (CEUs)
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Rachel J Ellis

Birmingham,AL

Summary

MBA in Data Analytics graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Presently studying Industrial and System Engineering with emphasis on optimization in an online PhD program. A team player who is detail-oriented and a fast learner. Highly diverse and interdisciplinary knowledge with ability to think outside the box.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Grad/PhD Research

LSUS - MSU
Starkville, MS
01.2021 - Current
  • Tableau Project- abstraction of dataset collection to analyze the accumulation of methane in relation to spaceflight. Data cleaning. Development of an interactive dashboard to display results.
  • Use of Microsoft Office Suite/Teams and LinkedIn Team Platform and Google Docs/Apps to coordinate communications.
  • PowerPoint development and presentation on internal combustion engine design
  • SWOT and Porter's 5 Forces analysis; recommendations for ERP implementation for garment industry business.
  • Canvas, Banner, DropBox, OneDrive
  • Annotated Bibliographies Research assignment on Communication in Human Factors
  • Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP)- algorithm development

Independent Contractor

DoorDash
01.2020 - Current
  • Route Delivery

Product Conceptual Development

Frigid Buddy
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Development of product used to properly record cold holding temperature of appliances.
  • Prototype design; research and development.
  • Packaging design and production.

Founder

My Twin's Inn
Palm Bay, FL
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Develop clear mission, vision and culture for foundation as opportunity for growth, branding and development of foundation.
  • Curated Product line via Shopify online platform
  • Logo and graphic/web presence design and development.
  • Developed and implemented promotional strategies to drive foundation success and community interest.
  • Event planning and execution
  • Collaborated with Southern Illinois University to mentor core start-up team of students, working to outline initial foundation organization and procedures.
  • Support community outreach initiatives by partnering with local community and other non-profit foundation through networking.
  • Logistic collection and distribution of donated products to be used during community outreach.
  • Built and maintained outreach through social media platform.

Sanitation and Safety Specialist

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Sarasota, FL
08.2017 - 01.2019
  • Utilizes science based knowledge to determine compliance with environmental and sanitation regulations for processes.
  • Utilizes a risk-based approach to evaluate processing methods, production controls, equipment design, structural design and maintenance, and personnel practices to assure that foods for human consumption are safe and prepared, packed, distributed and stored under sanitary conditions.
  • Performs opening inspections on food establishments, evaluating and assessing the food processes and activities conducted to determine the requirements for the specific business. Performs sample collections to monitor surveillance of food borne disease.
  • Prepares reports to document regulatory deficiencies, interprets and explains significance of public health laws, rules and sanitation and safety standards to food establishment personnel, advising management of the necessary corrective action as part of each inspection

Amazon Order Fulfillment

Amazon
Ruskin, FL
09.2016 - 01.2017
  • Processing of high volume orders to ensure shipment within existing time frame.
  • Achieve accuracy of order intake by following automated prompts.
  • Item inspection for approval; accurate scaled measurements; proper labeling; hazz-mat alerts.
  • Care handling and proper placement of packaged orders to ensure efficiency along rotating belts.
  • Flexibility within departments to fulfill corporation's daily needs

Data Support Specialist

Applied Resource Technology
Seminole, FL
03.2016 - 11.2016
  • Utilization of Microsoft Office Suites to effectively collect and display content in regards to federal/state property taxation (assessments, liens, foreclosure, reverse mortgages, etc.)
  • Use of geo-spatial data mining to obtain data (ArcGIS, Google Earth, state/county GIS systems) on property parcel
  • Organization of incoming emails in accordance with desktop folders and forwarding messages
  • Use of database systems to update and file property parcel status and associated information, such as liens
  • Running status reports via Microsoft Excel to ensure system flow is current and up-to-date, as well as to resolve frequent discrepancies.

CASHIER/CUSTOMER SERVICE/BOH/SALES

Various Retail Chains
07.2006 - 06.2013
  • Use of: Registers/ Inventory Management Handheld Terminals
  • Maintaining: Signage/Plan-O-Grams/Inventory/Registries/Online Orders
  • Management of multiple customer request

Food Services - Barista - Catering

Florida Institute of Technology
11.2010 - 06.2012
  • Monitored inventory and promptly reported food items requiring reorder.
  • Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
  • Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations.
  • Carried pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations.
  • Updated displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to increase sales of special items.
  • Operated cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
  • Complied with company service standards, including inventory and cash control procedures.
  • Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
  • Coordinated optimal guest relations from initial contact through final check-out to boost satisfaction and brand loyalty.

Personal Care Assistant

Abbey Care Inc Home Health
01.2009 - 10.2009
  • Assist individual with MS and an adolescent with Autism in their daily activity routines.
  • Maintain housing in orderly conduct which included home organization
  • Run errands as needed
  • Fulfill patient fluctuating needed requests on a per diem basis, maintaining flexibility of needs

Education

Ph.D. - Industrial And Systems Engineering

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
12.2024

Master of Science - Business Administration- Data Analytics (Online)

Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.2016

Associate of Arts -

Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL
08.2012

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of The People
Pasadena, CA

Skills

  • Food Science/Food Safety Background
  • Organizational Strategies
  • Data Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Public Health Conscious
  • Problem Solver
  • Creative Thinker
  • Team Player

Internship and Volunteer

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH RESEARCH STUDY:

  • Limitations of care for families of individuals with craniofacial-anomalies and coexisting developmental disabilities
  • Responsibility: conduct research through the extraction of peer reviewed literature sources in order to synthesize a 30-page literature review used to disseminate surveys for data collection.

ALL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST

  • Responsibility: assist in the social well being of individuals through therapeutic relief for stress and anxiety that may be associated with hospitalization visits.

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSISTANT

  • Responsibility: help prepare, serve, and proportion food to meet nutritional requirements according to healthy food school program.

Certification

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES: STATE STANDARDIZED FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION OFFICER

  • [Chapter 500 Florida Statues and Rule 5K-4 Florida Administrative Code] [Issued 5/23/18]

NATIONAL REGISTRY OF FOOD SAFETY PROFESSIONALS: CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER

  • [Certificate No: 21450893] [Issued: 4/16/18] [Expires: 4/16/23]

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH (NIH): PROTECTING HUMAN RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS

  • [Certification number: 159477] [Issued: 10/14]

CITI: SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH BASIC COURSE

  • [Report ID: 17188462] [Issued: 09/08/2015]

CITI: HUMAN RESEARCH - HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH - Basic Course

  • [Record ID: 54189495] [Issued: 02/04/2023] [Expires: 02/04/2023]

Training, Certification, and Additional Educational Credits (CEUs)

  • FDA Food Code – FDAFC01 through FDAFC11 (11 Courses total)
  • Communication Skills for Regulators
  • Basics of Inspection: - FDA38 and FDA39
  • Basic Food Law for State Regulators - FDA35
  • Public Health Principles – FDA36
  • Food Microbiology – MIC01 through MIC15 (15 Courses total)
  • Introduction to Food Security Awareness – FDA251A and FDA251
  • Pest Control in Food Establishments – FDA in partnership with International Food Protection Training Institute)
  • HACCP – FDA16-18 (3 Courses Total)
  • Control of Allergens – FDA252
  • Epidemiology – F01 – FI06
  • Introduction to Incident Command Systems – ICS100
  • National Incident Management System – An Introduction – NIMS IS700a
  • Incident Command System – ICS200
  • Emergency Preparedness – ICS800
  • FDACS- Laws and Rules
  • Blood borne Pathogens
  • Domestic Violence Awareness

Timeline

Product Conceptual Development

Frigid Buddy
04.2021 - 07.2021

Grad/PhD Research

LSUS - MSU
01.2021 - Current

Independent Contractor

DoorDash
01.2020 - Current

Founder

My Twin's Inn
01.2019 - 12.2020

Sanitation and Safety Specialist

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
08.2017 - 01.2019

Amazon Order Fulfillment

Amazon
09.2016 - 01.2017

Data Support Specialist

Applied Resource Technology
03.2016 - 11.2016

Food Services - Barista - Catering

Florida Institute of Technology
11.2010 - 06.2012

Personal Care Assistant

Abbey Care Inc Home Health
01.2009 - 10.2009

CASHIER/CUSTOMER SERVICE/BOH/SALES

Various Retail Chains
07.2006 - 06.2013

Ph.D. - Industrial And Systems Engineering

Mississippi State University

Master of Science - Business Administration- Data Analytics (Online)

Louisiana State University At Shreveport

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of South Florida

Associate of Arts -

Eastern Florida State College

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of The People
Rachel J Ellis