ZAKARIA ADAMS

• Utilized a wide range of air sampling methods (i.e. AreaRAEs, MultiRAEs, UltraRAEs, Gastecs, etc) for both planned field activities and emergency response scenarios.
• Conducted environmental assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintained safety standards by participating in hazard assessments and implementing necessary controls during fieldwork.
• Operated and maintained field sampling equipment for data collection and analysis.
• Optimized equipment performance through routine calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of monitoring instruments.

• Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
• Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.

• Assisted forecasters in creating daily reports that accurately communicated current conditions, short-term and long-range forecasts.
• Maintained high standards of data quality by regularly calibrating and troubleshooting meteorological equipment.
• Enhanced weather prediction accuracy by diligently observing and recording meteorological data to be submitted to the National Weather Service through the WxCoder website.
• Measured factors such as air temperature, soil temperature, amount of precipitation and type, evaporation, and wind distance traveled.

Awards and Honors

• 3.27 GPA
• Cum laude
• HOPE Scholarship Recipient
• UT Promise Scholarship Recipient
• Dean's Scholarship Recipient
• Honor Roll [Fall 2019]
• Honor Roll [Fall 2022-Spring 2024]

Minor

• Spanish

Organizations

• Sigma Gamma Epsilon Honor Society [Fall 2023-Present]
• GeoClub [Spring 2023-Spring 2024]
• American Meteorological Society [Fall 2023]
• Spanish Club [Fall 2019-Spring 2021]

• Ranked in Top 13% of class
• 3.92 GPA

Awards

• Perfect attendance for 14 consecutive years
• Tennessee Scholars

Organizations

• Book Club [Fall 2018- Spring 2019]
• Science Club [Fall 2018- Spring 2019]
• Art Club [Fall 2017- Spring 2019]
• Spanish Club [Fall 2015- Spring 2019]