Quick Glance CV
Experience
2019 - Present
Graduate Assistant
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Fulfilling the role of a Graduate Assistant has given me the chance to further my research experience and knowledge with new molecular techniques. While also being challenged to step outside of my comfort zone with teaching various lab courses offered through the Department of Biological Sciences at Arkansas State University.
2017 - 2019
Genetics Technician
Collections Preparator
2016 - 2018
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Working as a Genetics Technician during and after my undergraduate experience has allowed me to work with several institutions and agencies. These opportunities have enabled me to expand my skillset not only in the world of genetics, but in the preservation of Natural History Collections as well.
Education
2019 - Present
Arkansas State University
M.S. Biological Sciences
Jonesboro, Arkansas
In the fall of 2019, I was awarded the Superb and AGFC Conservation​ Scholarship. That same semester I stared my M.S. in Biological Sciences at Arkansas State University with Dr. Brook Fluker.
2015 - 2018
Arkansas State University
B.S. Environmental Sciences
Jonesboro, Arkansas
I graduated from Arkansas State University in the fall of 2018 with my B.S. in Environmental Biology where I received an Honors Day Award for Top Graduate in my program.
Skillsets
Laboratory
DNA Extraction
Sanger Sequencing
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Microsatellite Genotyping
Field
Fish Sampling Seining
Habitat Quality Assessment
Backpack Electrofishing
Snorkel Surveys