Naturally inquisitive plant and soil science major who's had over three years of experience in agricultural research and who possesses a passion for the unknown and has the intellect, creativity, and determination that is necessary for its unveiling
Skills
Productive Collaboration
Extensive Knowledge of Biotechnology Techniques
Thoroughness/Meticulousness
Reliable Accuracy and Precision
Data Analysis Skills
Time and Resource Efficient
Innovative thinker
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Plant and Soil SciencesNorth Carolina State University － Raleigh, NC, US
Double minoring in Biotechnology and Genetics
Taking & intend to take many lab intensive courses
Attended multiple leadership and communication workshops, such as LAUNCH leadership program offered through NCSU
Experience
08/2017 to Current
Undergraduate ResearcherPhage Hunters (NC State Univeristy) － Raleigh, NC
Utilized aseptic biotechnology technique to enrich, isolate, and purify a phage population from a honey bee comb suffering from American Foulbrood Disease (AFD)
Performed a DNA analysis of the virus's DNA to obtain a better understanding of its interactions with its host
Communicated well-thought-out findings in both a written and verbal presentation
Mapped the genome of a unknown bacteriophage, which has the potential to effectively treat the cause of American Foulbrood Disease
05/2014 to 08/2017
Field ResearcherEast Coast Agritechnologies － Beaverdam, NC
Prudently conducted research pertaining to the effect of experimental pesticides on crop yield by meticulously following lab protocols
Compiled the results of experiments through the use of statistical analysis software for publication purposes
Identified two new fungicides effective in fighting off root rot
Contributed to Agritechnologies' milestone of doubling in both number of undertaken projects and overall net worth.
Activities and Honors
Active Member of both the Microbiology and Genetics club at North Carolina State University
Received the "Young Man of the Year Award" from Fayetteville Exchange Club in 2017
Elected "Dedicated Employee of the Year" for Agritechnologies in 2017
