Gained laboratory skills: clearing and staining plant roots; identifying arbuscular mycorrhizal and dark septate endophyte structures; and preparing media and culturing crop pathogens.Refined data analysis and visualisation abilities, working with RStudio.

Currently conducting capstone project (March 2021 – current) investigating the mycorrhizal status of Melaleuca alternifolia, gaining fieldwork experience (extracting root) and enhancing mycorrhizal identification repertoire (observing ectomycorrhizal structures).Maintained a high level of academic performance (GPA 6.86/7; winner of academic excellence awards in 2019 and 2020).Participated in the UniMentor Program, mentoring new students during their first semester at university.Competed in the Australian Soil Judging Competition (2020).Participated in the Bright Futures Student-Alumni Mentor Program, improving professional communication abilities while receiving guidance from alumni.

Assisted in developing a biochemical protocol used to measure ‘soil health’ (estimating fungi to bacteria ratio) by measuring soil amino sugar residue concentration.Gained technical laboratory skills, operating an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography system coupled with a quadrupole mass spectrometer.Improved data analysis and visualisation skills, working with RStudio.

Communicated effectively with and provided equal opportunities for diverse consumers dealing with distinct physical and mental health disabilities.Worked as part of an efficient team, successfully liaising with colleagues and supervisors.

Assisted in the concept development of a new establishment (Girls & Boys).Developed the concept of a well-established hospitality business (Vegie Bar).

Assisted in the concept development of a new establishment.Awarded Australian Good Food Guide top ten new restaurants (2015).Assisted in ensuring the financial efficacy of a developing business.Maintained stakeholders' interests - customers, owners and employees.