Victoria Bowden
Lufkin,TX
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Stephen F. Austin State University
01.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
- Maintained strict safety protocols to protect staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Department of Kinesiology and Health Science
08.2022 - Current
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Offered office hours and one-on-one meetings with students to provide additional support and guidance to students.
- Developed and graded exams and assessments to evaluate student learning and provide feedback on performance.
- Advised and mentored students on navigating academic and professional goals with support and guidance.
- Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to improve teaching and learning by sharing resources and best practices.
Co- Director of Human Performance Laboratory
Stephen F. Austin State University
08.2022 - Current
- Complied with mandated organizational and regulatory mandates to maintain safety and privacy.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Senior Lead of Operation
Old Navy
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements.
- Monitored operating machinery to assess progress, adjust settings, and maintain production speeds.
- Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Sales Associate
Footaction
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Assistant Manager
Hibbett Sports
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Education
Master of Science - Kinesiology
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05.2022
Skills
- Documentation Requirements
- Questionnaire Development
- Strong Work Ethic
- Study Coordination
- Clinical Trial Support
- Experiment Management
- Database Administration
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Self-Directed and Motivated
- Academic Presentations
- Faculty Collaboration
- Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Delivered poster presentation on The Effects of Mindful Meditation on Body Image in Female Athletes During the Late Luteal and Early Follicular Phases of the Menstrual Cycle at the Texas American College of Sports Medicine, Regional Conference in 2023.
- Delivered poster presentation on The Effects of Mindful Meditation on Body Image in Female Athletes During the Late Luteal and Early Follicular Phases of the Menstrual Cycle at National Strength and Conditioning Association, National Conference in 2023.
- Student Bowl Participants at Texas American College of Sports Medicine, Regional Conference in 2022.
- Presented an information meeting for Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., Eta Zeta in 2021
- Presented a First, But Not Last, at for Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., Eta Zeta in 2021.
- Presented Find a Friend or a Boo for Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., Eta Zeta in 2021.
- Collaborated with the Boys and Girls Club for a art supplies drive in 2021.
Certification
- Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED, America Red Cross - 05/2022
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Health and Human Service Commission - 06/2018
Awards
- Courage Award, Lufkin ISD, 10/2017
- Community Action Award, Lufkin Fire Department, 12/2017
Volunteer Experience
- Boys and Girls Club, Nacogdoches, TX, 125 hours
- Southland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Lufkin, TX, 100 hours
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Stephen F. Austin State University
01.2023 - Current
Co- Director of Human Performance Laboratory
Stephen F. Austin State University
08.2022 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Department of Kinesiology and Health Science
08.2022 - Current
Senior Lead of Operation
Old Navy
03.2020 - 05.2022
Sales Associate
Footaction
10.2019 - 08.2020
Assistant Manager
Hibbett Sports
03.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Kinesiology
Stephen F Austin State University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Stephen F. Austin State University
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