I worked with a team of four students to spearhead the continued classification of the beetle species Trogositidae. We worked in a lab where we dissected the beetles to observe minute characteristics of their genitalia to aid with species identification. With my fellow undergraduates, we were able to present our research to the SC Entomology Society where we won first place for our undergraduate research.

Internship opportunity where I learned the floriculture trade. My duties were general farm management such as weeding, bed preparation, soil sampling, and harvesting. I also worked as a floral designer for the sale of the flowers to local retail sellers.

Farm hand doing bed preparation, harvest, weeding, and general farm management.

Under the instruction of leadership, I planted and harvested crops, weeded, landscaped and effectively prepared and worked farmers’ markets. After working there for a couple months I was promoted to farm manager where I was expected to lead a group of three to four people in daily farm tasks. I was responsible for leading those under me in completing tasks in the most efficient way possible.