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Self taught baker and decorator. I turned a hobbie into a small business making custom baked goods, and it really took in the summer of 2020. I work with customers from cake design to delivery, ensuring satisfaction and a delicous dessert for any party or event. During high seasons, I am completing 2-4 orders per weekend, including anything from a small batch of cupcakes to large tiered wedding cakes. View a collection of my work on the instagram handle below!

Full-time summer internship at Parkins Lab at the Cumming School of Medicine. I worked on two side-by-side projects throughout the three months.1) Using a bioinformatic workflow, I analyzed the presence and quantity of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) in several facilities around Calgary, as well as in the three wastewater treatment plants. We compared the presence of these ARGs before and after the lifting of COVID restrictions in March of 2022 to see if and how this impacted our data.2) Wastewater surveillance of southern Alberta towns and cities, monitoring the presence of Bordetella pertussis. I completed DNA extractions and qPCR for over 100 samples. Working in a professional laboratory trained me in lab safety, aseptic technique, and a variety of hands-on lab skills.

Assisted guests in store and over the phone in selecting and finding desired products, while offering recommendations to suit their needs. Organized and stocked inventory while maintaining attractive merchandise displays.