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Plano, TX, US

Plano, Texas, United States

Athens, Georgia, United States

• Developing multiple methods for the chemical analysis of metabolic precursors in apples.
• Optimized over 60 compounds using LC-MS.
• Assisted in writing the manuscript of a paper analyzing the metabolic profile of honey.
• Designed a procedure to incorporate plant-based ingredients into a beef patty to enhance its nutritional content for school-aged children.

- Managing a team of 6 students on the Campus Partnerships and Community Engagement Community. - Overseeing the implementation of the Ambassador Speaker Request Program and Outreach Task Forces. - Collaborating with the Board of Directors to plan General Body Meetings and execute a variety of cross-functional projects. - Assisted in planning and staffing.

Athens, GA

- Attending lectures to facilitate discussion and answer student questions. - Captioning lecture recordings for students hard of hearing. - Grading student work and providing feedback.

Plano, TX

• Explored benchtop methods to optimize the manufacturing of boxed rice products in the Meals category
• Leveraged internal connections and literature review skills to develop and execute an experimental design
• Presented findings to Senior Leadership and provided recommendations for next steps based on analysis of analytical, sensory, and financial data

Athens, GA

- Preparing ingredients and baking biscuits from scratch. - Assisting the head baker with other baked goods, including breads and pastries. - Strategizing and prioritizing tasks to ensure demand is met during peak business hours.

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

- Completed clean-label reformulations on the bench for three products in the Snacks division and provided scale-up recommendations for commercialization. - Deepened understanding of the commercialization process through exposure to pilot plant trials, plant trials, and cross-functional meetings. - Performed analytical tests to determine product quality.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Planned an event from conception to execution that attracted over 150 guests and increased sales of vegan ice cream by 15%.
• Utilized social media to develop a relationship between Ben & Jerry’s and Mason Dixie, which led to a collaboration on Mason Dixie’s “Breakfast for Good” tour in July 2021.
• Communicated with over 100 organizations and social media influencers regarding potential vending and partnership opportunities.
• Assisted in hiring multiple management positions using Indeed, Linkedin, Simplyhired, Talent.com, and TalentReef.
• Learned to use Hootsuite, Salesforce, Slack, and Tinypulse.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Designed and implemented a to-go and curbside system to serve customers during stay-at-home orders.
• Took phone calls for reservations and organized nightly seating arrangements to accommodate guests with a variety of needs.
• Handled customer service issues with humility and respect, and immediately corrected any mistakes.
• Acted as a liaison between the front and back of house to ensure to-go orders and dine-in guests received their meals in a timely fashion.

Food Science, Food Science

Activities and Societies: UGA Mentor Program, Food Science Club, Undergraduate Research

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Co-founder of the Ground Floor Coffee Shop, National Honors Society Treasurer, Cross Country and AP Scholar