In this position I work with my co-financial manager to monitor cash flows in and out of Johnnie Java; work closely with the business office to monitor funds, payroll, equipment, etc.; keep up to date financial records including: balance sheet, income statement, statement of retained earning and Inventory records. Also, I pay all bills related to product purchases and work closely with our other management team members for marketing and operations. This jobs also includes working as a barista for 8-10 hours a week.

I volunteered as a Research Assistant in the Neuroscience Lab in the Center for Memory and Aging at Regions Hospital. I conducted research on the efficacy and biochemical mechanisms of treatment with intranasal insulin in pre-clinical models for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. In my position I performed numerous literature searches, assisted in surgeries inducing models for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease in rats, performed intranasal dosing, performed a multitude of behavioral tests, compiled and analyzed data, prepared a presentation presenting the findings from our studies. In addition to my research projects I also assisted on surgeries and research projects for other universities and companies that contracted with my laboratory.

I supervised a staff of over six Team Members and routinely performed opening and/or closing duties. In addition to my supervisor duties I also worked as a team member by preparing food based on customers’ needs and wants; handled over 500 Point of Sale transactions every week; provided quality customer service by handling customer questions, concerns, and problem solving; and maintained a clean and safe working environment.