Zaire Landon

• Successfully processed animals available for adoption – including showing dogs to potential families and processing all paper for successful adoption
• Performed intake procedures for animals and processed all paperwork required for potential care and adoption
• Drafted contracts for pet adoption
• Effectively served as receptionist, scheduling appointments, answering calls and emails, and fielding clinic questions
• Participated in basic animal husbandry (i.e
• Feed, clean), preparing food for animals housed in animal clinic and provided fresh food and water of boarded animals as required
• Ensured each animal was provided with the proper diet for their condition
• Maintained a high level of organization, following scheduled kennel cleaning procedures
• Moved the animals to selected locations around the facility, including walking the dogs for exercise and relief
• Documented accurate information on pet's physical well-being
• Provided assistance in laundry and kennel maintenance.

• Monitored children (ages 5-14) and served as a mentor for 1-2 week intervals
• Actively instructed and assisted in various camp activities – fishing, archery, prep meals, arts and crafts, riflery, and swimming
• Successfully performed equine management duties to include cleaning stables, grooming horses, equine husbandry and prepared horses for riding lesson.

• As a Veterinary Assistant, supervised a veterinarian and assisted with any tasks including cleaning kennels and surgical equipment; Ensured animals were exercised and fed daily; As part of the internship, veterinary doctors provided assignments that include documenting observations of cat and dogs ailments and determining ways to improve their health
• Accomplishments: Superior work as a Veterinary Assistant, allowed for participation in the BARK Community Program during the summer – a program that helped to find homes for abandoned dogs
• Internship also allowed for networking with other veterinarians in the local area.

• Optimized planting schedules based on climate data analysis, ensuring timely harvests with minimal losses due to weather conditions.
• Reduced waste by implementing composting programs on-site; utilizing food scraps as natural fertilizer.
• Enhanced biodiversity on the farm through the integration of native plants and wildlife habitats.
• Adapted farming techniques to address changing environmental conditions such as drought or extreme temperatures.

• Evaluated the performance of various classifier algorithms, selecting those with optimal results for specific use cases.
• Mentored junior interns on AI concepts, programming languages, and development best practices, enhancing their skillsets for future career advancement.
• Utilized TensorFlow and Keras libraries for building deep learning models that enhanced the overall system performance.
• Presented research findings at industry conferences, showcasing the team''s accomplishments and earning recognition within the field.
• Implemented natural language processing techniques for better understanding of user inputs and more accurate responses.
• Contributed to open-source AI projects, fostering collaboration within the community and gaining exposure to new ideas and techniques.
• Optimized neural network models through rigorous testing and parameter adjustments, leading to higher performance metrics.
• Developed custom APIs for seamless integration of AI functionalities into third-party applications or systems.
• Supported the team in addressing various challenges that arose during project execution by devising innovative problem-solving techniques.
• Streamlined data collection and annotation processes for training AI models, minimizing errors and inconsistencies.
• Developed innovative AI solutions for various applications, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy.
• Analyzed large datasets to identify patterns and extract valuable insights, aiding in informed decision-making for future projects.
• Enhanced AI algorithms by implementing machine learning techniques and data analysis methods.
• Created interactive visualizations using tools like Tableau or Power BI to effectively communicate complex concepts related to artificial intelligence.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing systems and platforms.
• Assisted in drafting technical documentation and user manuals for developed AI tools, ensuring ease of use for endusers.
• Conducted thorough code reviews to maintain high standards of software quality and reliability across all projects undertaken during the internship period.
• Completed reviews of codes, requirements, and project plans.
• Performed tests of prototypes and final products.
• Conducted research to uncover trends in customer behavior.

Conducted research on the testing of antimicrobial properties of biodegradable infused polymer with basil and lemongrass extract .

• Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
• Enhanced research quality by conducting thorough literature reviews and synthesizing findings.
• Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
• Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
• Presented research findings at conferences and workshops, fostering professional growth and collaboration within the academic community.
• Designed surveys and interview protocols for primary data collection, ensuring accurate representation of target populations.
• Implemented robust data management strategies, safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining compliance with ethical guidelines.
• Contributed to the development of research proposals, securing funding for critical projects.
• Conducted extensive background research on specific topics, establishing a strong foundation for project success.
• Reviewed and synthesized relevant research articles to inform the development of research questions and hypotheses.
• Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
• Contributed to research and data analysis within landscape.
• Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals such as SciFinder and PubMed and produced graphs and other scientific calculations using MS Excel.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to advance research objectives and achieve project milestones.

• Maintained excellent customer service; Handled product services daily to ensure products were fresh; Assured grocery carts were available for customers at all times; Assisted in sanitary services of the restrooms and food areas; Ensured all customers were successful in finding needed items upon approaching cashier checkout
• Accomplishments: Promoted to ‘Assistant Manager of the Cashier and Customer Service Area’ within 10 months of employment at Food Lion; Voted “Most Engaged Employee” – relating to exceptional interaction with customers and employees.