Taylor Williams
Fresno
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills while bringing a positive attitude for continuous learning and growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistantship
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
08.2023 - Current
- Salary: $1,600.00 USD Per Month
- Hours per week: 10
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- Perform daily check-ins out to the University farm to check the health status along with hay and water availability of eight of my advisor's cannulated steer (castrated male) cattle.
- Restore misplaced cannulas into steer if removed by the animal.
- Administer vaccinations and dewormers on the steers when needed to maintain health.
- Record daily check-ins in the record book.
- Facilitate grading of both quizzes and exams for advisor's courses.
- Proctor exams for the courses if the mentor was not present.
- Update the advisor about any issues or concerns about the steers at the farm and/or course-related matters.
- Instruct undergraduate students on the proper way to handle livestock in a Livestock management course.
- Train undergraduate students on handling the advisor’s steers daily.
- Collect rumen samples to be analyzed in the lab.
- Recommended the university to high school students wanting to pursue a degree in Agriculture at a recruiting event.
- Supervisor: Natasha Mast (361-593-2060)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Research Internship
USDA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Hours per week: 30
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- - Stimulated macrophage cell lines with bacteria
- - Allowed cells to adhere to flasks and well plates
- - Counted cells on a hemacytometer
- - Constructed up media to provide cells with nutrients
- Supervisor: Dr. Casey Johnson (302-222-3106)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Research Internship
USDA
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Hours per week: 30
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- - Stimulated macrophage cell lines with bacteria
- - Allowed cells to grow and adhere to flasks before use
- - Collected rumen fluid from cattle
- - Prepared solutions to treat cells
- - Counted bacterial colonies on agar plates
- - Recorded data
- Supervisor: Dr. Robin Anderson (979-324-4337)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Sheep Internship
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Salary: $0.00 USD Without Compensation
- Hours per week: 14
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- Guided sheep herds into pens and/or anywhere instructed by the supervisor.
- Collaborated with other students as well as supervisor in maintaining the cleanliness of sheep pens.
- Changed out unclean water and feed troughs to ensure sheep do not consume any debris that can cause disease.
- Adjusted a specific amount of feed based on the size of the herd as well as their status (lambs, yearlings, weaned, ewes, pregnant ewes, etc.).
- Communicated with the supervisor if any concerning issues were occurring with the herd.
- Supervisor: Randy Stanko ((361) 593-2124)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Contact me first
Education
Bachelor's degree - Animal Science
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX, United States08.2023
Associate's degree - undefined
Houston Community College
Houston, TX, United States05.2020
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
Affiliations
Leading Program - Graduate Research Student
Timeline
Research Internship
USDA
01.2025 - 05.2025
Research Internship
USDA
06.2024 - 07.2024
Graduate Assistantship
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
08.2023 - Current
Sheep Internship
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
06.2022 - 10.2022
Associate's degree - undefined
Houston Community College
Bachelor's degree - Animal Science
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
Additional information
- Dean's List 1x
- Beef Quality Assurance: Feed yard Certification
- Beef Quality Assurance: Stocker/Background Certification