> Naval Flight Officer qualified in P-3C Orion and P-8A Poseidon aircraft

> Worked with a team under Phycology Expert, Dr. J. Craig Bailey to describe a new species within the Bitrichia genus of algae, acquiring several responsibilities pertaining to his research. I will be credited for my work in Dr. Bailey’s latest publication.> DNA extraction using centrifugal cell-lysis and DNA isolation.> Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) primer cocktail preparation and technique.> Agarose Gel Electrophoreses to analyze PCR output.> Algal Growth Medium preparation with minor variations as instructed.> High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), as well as Ultra-Violet/Visible Spectroscopy analysis techniques.> SEM micrograph stud preparation with dried organic matter using glutaraldehyde fixation.> Multi-ion sputter deposition and SEM micrograph operation and imaging.> Measured and recorded ~1,500 unique cells at various life stages to determine cycle-lengths and collect phenotypic data.> Microscopic imaging and precise measurement using on-board photographic software (Zeiss).> Data recording, analyzing, and reporting to lab supervisor while adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and all relevant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).> Drafting, editing, finalizing, and presenting research findings for scientific publication.

> Repair or replacement of damaged electronics, furniture, fixtures, lights, and appliances of student housing.> Interior and exterior painting of all on-campus housing.> Good customer service interacting with students while responding to requests and resolving all complaints.> Full-time, temporary student position during the summer which partially funded my education.> Held leadership of a team of coworkers to meet expected deadlines, follow supervisor instructions, and coordinate transportation of staff and equipment.

> Fully maintained an 800 gallon saltwater reef aquarium.> Performed daily maintenance, feeding, chemical treatments, measurements, water-changes, quarantining of infected organisms, replacement of aquarium hardware, and introduction of new organisms.> Filtration-, pump-, and cooling-systems maintenance was performed by me.> Instituted numerous changes to optimize the internal environment of the tank, make the machinery of the exhibit silent, and improve the health of the organisms within the exhibit.> Quickly earned freedom to conduct all areas of monitoring, maintenance, and planning in the absence of my employer, Mr. Ronald Moore.