Efrain Howard
Oak Ridge
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking Zoology and Environmental Science student at Miami with a passion for education, outreach, and conservation. Highly dependable and motivated with leadership and teamwork experience. Always has a positive attitude and drive for knowledge, learning from and always willing to grow from shortcomings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Miami University
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained detailed records of all samples, ensuring easy accessibility and proper documentation procedures were followed.
- Extracted DNA and underwent gel electrophoresis for a large number of samples
Museum Volunteer
Hefner Museum
11.2024 - Current
- Facilitated exhibit preparations and installations in collaboration with curatorial staff.
- Organized and cataloged museum specimens, ensuring accurate records for both displayed and stored items.
- Executed the phylogenetic organization and transfer of a large mammal collection to optimize storage efficiency.
Volunteer
Goodwill
Oak Ridge, NC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Arranged and displayed products on the store floor to enhance customer experience.
- Facilitated donation processing by systematically sorting items for appropriate allocation.
- Assisted in executing various assigned tasks to enhance team productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology And Environmental Science
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio, OH05-2028
High School Diploma -
Grimsley High School
Greensboro, NC06-2024
Skills
- Researching skills
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Laboratory operations
- Data analysis
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Miami University
02.2025 - Current
Museum Volunteer
Hefner Museum
11.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Goodwill
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Zoology And Environmental Science
Miami University
High School Diploma -
Grimsley High School