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Rhett Lyles

Columbia,Tennessee

Summary

A motivated student looking to further extended my knowledge and gain experience in the ever changing world of conservation biology, specifically in the interest of wildlife biology and ecology. I am passionate about preserving the natural world from human destruction and learning as much as I can about wildlife and marine organisms. Through working with The University of Tennessee Southern, I was able to extraction DNA from sea urchins located in Trinidad and Tobago and successfully identify them in hopes of saving the are in which they live from local construction.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Kroger Produce Associate

Kroger
08.2024 - Current
  • Stocked fruits and vegetables and removed old or poor quality products.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the produce department, adhering to all health code regulations for food handling.
  • Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient, friendly service and maintaining a clean, organized produce section.

Assistant Department Manager

Kroger
03.2022 - 08.2024
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices, contributing to their professional development.
  • Participated in storewide initiatives such as visual merchandising updates or special events planning, demonstrating cross-functional teamwork abilities.
  • Collaborated with the department manager to develop and implement strategic plans for growth and improvement.

Research Assistant

The University of Tennessee Southern
01.2024 - 04.2024

Utilized various techniques for DNA extraction and analysis on sea urchin spines collected in southeastern Trinidad and Tobago with the goal of successful organism identification.

  • Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
  • Identified two previously unknown color morphotypes of sea urchins in Grande L’Anse area.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology And Ecology

University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski, TN
05.2025

Skills

  • Workplace Safety
  • Team Management
  • Employee Motivation
  • Staff Management
  • Customer Service
  • Lab Equipment

Accomplishments

    Presented undergraduate research of sea urchin DNA extraction and analysis at the Association of Southeastern Biologist (ASB) conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Timeline

Kroger Produce Associate

Kroger
08.2024 - Current

Research Assistant

The University of Tennessee Southern
01.2024 - 04.2024

Assistant Department Manager

Kroger
03.2022 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology And Ecology

University of Tennessee Southern
Rhett Lyles