Tamia McWhorter
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Motivated honors high school graduate and Associate degree graduate, with proven leadership skills and a history of community involvement, seeking work experience and professional development opportunities.
Skilled Joint Arms and Fire Support Specialist focused on maximizing team success along with a healthy working environment imperative to completing missions. Success through effective use of teamwork, leadership and organizational abilities. Top-notch communicator with excellent time management, administrative and customer service skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Little Caesars
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Promoted within first two months of working
- Worked as Cashier and assisted in making pizzas
- Worked many days of over time
Mentor
Achieve Miami
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Assist with reading readiness for underprivileged kids
Team Member
MiamI Northwestern Senior High School
09.2019 - 05.2022
- State Champions
- Volunteer at Middle school track meets
- Volunteer for Special Olympics
Research Assistant
Louisiana State University
10.2024 - Current
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
Sergeant of the Guard
Louisiana Army National Guard
08.2022 - Current
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Supervised guard post operations, ensuring compliance with security procedures and access control protocols.
- Coordinated unit readiness actions, ensuring personnel records, training status, and compliance documents remained current.
Security Officer
Loomis Armored US
06.2025 - 05.2026
- Secured armored vehicle loads and safeguarded currency transfers during route operations.
- Inspected vehicles, equipment, and seals to verify readiness before departures.
- Monitored access points and maintained strict chain-of-custody procedures for valuables.
- Completed incident reports and communicated security concerns to dispatch and supervisors.
- Verified cash counts and reconciled delivery documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Enforced safety protocols while responding to route delays and delivery exceptions.
- Maintained vigilance during transport activities to reduce risk and protect assets.
- Assisted in developing comprehensive security policies to address potential risks and protect company assets.
Office Assistant
The Osteopathic Center
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Coordinated patient scheduling, confirming appointments and managing front-desk flow.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated chart information in practice systems.
- Answered multi-line phones, routed calls, and resolved routine patient inquiries.
- Supported providers with administrative tasks, exam room readiness, and daily office operations.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Assisted providers with exam room preparation, supply restocking, and patient intake procedures.
- Assisted in taking vitals for patients
- Assisted in medical procedures
Education
AA (Associates of Arts) - Dual Enrollment
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05-2022
Master of Science - Biology And Psychology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA06-2026
Skills
- Leadership
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Problem solving
- Food service
- Physical fitness
- Vehicle operation
- Logistics management
- Teamwork and loyalty
- Laboratory research
- Computer programming
- Fieldwork experience
- Data collection
- Scientific writing
- Avizio expertise
- Proficient in accessing CT scans
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Avizo License - [2023-Current]
- Phlebotomy Certification
Timeline
Office Assistant
The Osteopathic Center
06.2026 - 08.2026
Security Officer
Loomis Armored US
06.2025 - 05.2026
Research Assistant
Louisiana State University
10.2024 - Current
Sergeant of the Guard
Louisiana Army National Guard
08.2022 - Current
Cashier
Little Caesars
05.2020 - 08.2020
Mentor
Achieve Miami
09.2019 - 05.2022
Team Member
MiamI Northwestern Senior High School
09.2019 - 05.2022
AA (Associates of Arts) - Dual Enrollment
Miami Dade College
Master of Science - Biology And Psychology
Louisiana State University