Montgomery3

1935Meadowbrook Dr. - Apt # 1707

Huntsville, AL 35803

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a professional position, specifically in quality or research and developmentwitha dynamic company that will allow me to utilize my academic knowledge and research skills in a challenging environment to contribute to a that company’s success while building professional integrity, stronger leadership qualities and gaining a valuable work experience.

EDUCATION

Institution / Degree / Major / Graduation Date
Alabama A&M University / Ph.D. / Food Science / Expected May 2014
Alabama A&M University / M.S. / Food Science / December 2011
Alabama A&M University / B.S. / Biology / May 2009

Current Overall GPA 3.48/ 4.0

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Dean’s List, School of Arts and Sciences 2006-2008

Summacum Laude(3.88 GPA) 2009-2011

FOOD SAFETY/FOOD CHEMISTRY/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 08/2009-12/2011

Microbiology Techniques Course/Lab

  • Performed multiple/advanced microbial techniques associated with

food related outbreaks

  • Performed in depthImmunoassays

Product Development Course/Lab

  • Head of Shelf life testing/ Quality and Safety
  • Performed Sensory Evaluations
  • Created a Product for start to finish,tested for spoilage and quality

attributes, andprepared nutrition labels

Advanced Food Chemistry

  • Studied Chemical composition of processed and unprocessed food
  • Studied processing effects on foods and food additives

Vitamin and Minerals course

  • In-depth study of essential and non-essential vitamins
  • In-depth study of thermal processing on vitamins and minerals

CAMPUS/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Elected Miss Food Science 08/2011-08/2012

  • Assist with all food science club events
  • Plan and execute community service projects

Phi Tau Sigma Honorary Society Incorporated 09/2010-Present

  • The Food Science Honorary Society

Institute of Food Technologists student association (IFTSA) 06/2010-Present

A&M Food Science Club 08/2009-12/2011

AAMU Food Science College bowl team 08/2010-12/2011

  • Elected Assistantfor preparation

Alabama A&M University Gospel Choir 09/2004-05/2008

Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity

  • Elected Parliamentary 08/ 2008- 08/2009
  • Elected Secretary 08/ 2007-08/2008

RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS(poster presentation)

  • Science Technology Engineering and Math Day(Normal, AL) Antimicrobial effects of Silver Nanoparticles embedded in Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) on Bacillus thuringiensis, Candida albicans, and Salmonella (April 2009) 2nd Place winner
  • Institute of Food Technologist (New Orleans, LA) The Effects of Pulsed-Ultra Violet Light on Biofilms Formed by E. coli O157:H7 (June 2011)
  • Institute of Food Technologist (New Orleans, LA) Growth and Survival of Selected Probiotic Bacteria in Legume Beverages (June 2011)
  • Science Technology Engineering and Math Day (Normal, AL) Inactivation of E. coli O157:H7 Biofilm by Using Pulsed-Ultra Violet Light (April 2011)

RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT/LABORATORY EXPERIENCE

Dissertation 06/2012- Present

  • Growth and Survival of Selected Probiotic Bacteria in Legume Beverages: Determination of Anti-inflammatory and Antibacterial Properties and Identification of Biomarkers of inflammation

Thesis (Published) 12/2011

  • Nedra Louisa Montgomery II, Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, AL. The Use of Pulsed Ultra-violet Irradiation to Improve Microbial Safety of Romaine Lettuce

Published Abstracts STEM-Day2011

  • Nedra Louisa Montgomery II, Roya Najafi, and Pratik Banerjee, Ph.D., Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, AL. The Use of Pulsed Ultra-Violet Light to Improve Microbial Safety of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

IFTSA 2011

  • Nedra Louisa Montgomery II, Josh Herring, and Pratik Banerjee, Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, AL. Inactivation of E.coli O157: H7 Biofilms by Using Pulsed-Ultra Violet Light

Undergraduate Research (Published Abstract) STEM-Day 2009

  • A Preliminary Study of the Antimicrobial effects of Silver Nanoparticles embedded in Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) on Bacillus thuringiensis, Candida albicans, and Salmonella.

Carried out experiments related to silver nanoparticles and selected bacteria, yeast, and molds

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

Normal, AL

Mentor – USDA Food Science Summer Scholars Program 06/2010-Present

Food Microbiology/Food Safety, Alabama A&M University

  • Supervised Product Development and Sensory Projects
  • Prepared high school students for research projects and presentation
  • Taught high school students the importance of preparing scientific poster

presentations and documents

  • Planned and help executevarious food science experimentscarried out by students

Normal Hills Student Apartments Normal, AL

Building Manager/Community Assistant 10/2007-06/2010

  • Supervised a team of ten, checking for daily progress and

Community involvement

  • Assisted residents with personal and housing needs
  • Planned and executed promotional programs
  • Delivered property announcements

INTERNSHIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS

General Mills Inc.

2013 $5000 scholarship recipient Covington, GA

Internship recipient 5/2013-08/2013

EMPLOYMENT

Alabama A&M University

Graduate Research Assistant 06/2012-Present

(Food biochemistry/food microbiology laboratory)

  • Perform research duties as a Ph.D lab assistant in the food microbiology

and nutritional biochemistry laboratory for multiple scientific projects

  • Perform research duties related to prebiotics and probioticssuch as yogurt

preparation and optimization of probioticgrowth in varying prebiotics

  • Development of functional food products targeting chronic diseases
  • Mentor students at the M.S. and undergraduate level

Work as a microbiology laboratory instructor Huntsville City Schools

Huntsville City School District

Substitute Teacher Huntsville, AL

  • On call as a math and science teacher for the city of Huntsville 01/2012-Present
  • Foster learning environments for all grade levels
  • Substitute for teachers on leave for short or long time periods
  • Follow course outlines provided by instructors

West Corporation (United Health Care)

Customer CareRepresentative Huntsville, AL

  • Quoting insurance 01/2012-06/2012
  • Assisting Physicians and health care providers with claims,

benefits, and eligibility of patients (Billing and coding)

  • Taking and documenting calls simultaneously
  • Using multiple systems to research laws and
  • benefits related to health care

Alabama A&M University Normal, AL

Graduate Assistant 08/2009-12/2011

(Food microbiology laboratory)

  • Non-thermal food processing
  • Inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms on fresh produce

(E. coli O157:H7 and L. monocytogenes)

  • Instruct and assist with undergraduate lectures and laboratory experiments
  • Perform daily laboratory tasks/laboratory upkeep

Alabama A&M University Normal, AL

Undergraduate Biology Laboratory Assistant 05/2006-05/2008

  • Antimicrobial effects of silver Nanoparticles
  • Growth of Candida albicans
  • Performed clerical duties as assigned
  • Assembled laboratory equipment
  • Handled tasks given by the professors
  • Coach biology and chemistry labs

REFERENCES

Available Upon Request