Coordinate community enrichment events in partnership with local companies and organizations. Develop ideas for content creation through events, interviews, and demonstrations. Contact local companies, organizations, and influencers to establish partnerships. Design graphics for social media posts, booklets, and certificates. Coordinated STEM Beauty: Lip Lab event at the Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Instructed 65 participants on cosmetic science and how to make a lip product.

Designed a CRISPR-based genome-editing system in bacterial cells for a plant-root delivery system. Utilized SnapGene and CHOPCHOP for primer and plasmid design. Conducted plasmid isolation with DNA mini-prep. Performed PCR and Gibson Assembly to assemble recombinant plasmid. Performed transformation in E. coli and B. subtilis. Utilized 16s rRNA to troubleshoot errors. Summarized findings in weekly meetings with PI. Presented findings at UH Agricultural Biotechnology & Climate Change Research Day.

Maintained laboratory space by washing and sterilizing glassware and equipment. Prepared buffers, liquid media, and agar plates. E. coli culture growth, OD measurement, and centrifugation for pellet collection. Operated lab equipment such as autoclave, shaking incubator, spectrometer, pH probe. Followed protocols and maintained lab journal for accurate data collection.

Prepared and served specialty beverages, ensuring high quality and customer satisfaction. Prepared batch recipes to be used on the bar, following protocol. Ensured equipment was regularly maintained and calibrated. Trained new hires on company protocols and standards for efficient service. Collaborated with supervisors and teammates to achieve daily goals and maintain a positive work environment.

Prepared and served specialty beverages, ensuring high-quality customer service. Recorded inventory daily to maintain accurate stock levels and prevent shortages. Packaged bakery items based off inventory data, optimizing product availability and reducing waste. Trained new hires on company procedures and product knowledge.