Hi, my name is Mikayla Richards I am second year Master of Microbial Biotechnology student at NC State University. I have experience in both science and music education as a TA and a conductor. I have also received extensive training in emergency services. I am a North Carolina Native and a proud Aggie.
CONTACT
Cell number: (919)-597-0919
Email: mmricha4@ncsu.edu
EDUCATION
Master of Microbial Biotechnology (MMB) NC State University expected graduation (May, 2025)
B.S. Animal Science North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University (December, 2022)
SKILLS
Education - Lab Bench Work - Leadership - Research experience - Communication
Team Work - Wildlife Education and Programing - Entomology experience - Rescue work
CERTIFICATIONS
NC EMT-B certification (July, 2021)
RED CROSS LIFEGUARD (January, 2024)
Biotechnology Certificate NC A&T (December, 2022)
EXPERIENCE
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
Microbiology Teachers Assistant
Worked with professors in the NCSU Microbiology department to instruct and supervise students during their laboratory time
Grading and communications responsibilities such as email correspondence and office hours
Providing instruction and creating instructional materials for students during lab
Industry experience through the MMB program
Worked in a group to perform a CDMO Market examination and determine the best industries to provide services to
Worked in a team in conjunction with Labcorp to determine a strategy for the development of a diagnostic platform
Wrote a literature review for a scientist looking into the development of a biopesticide for the Fallarmy worm infestation in the African and Middle Eastern regions
Wrote a literature review on the impact of One Health on the Biotechnology Industry
NORTH CAROLINA STATE PARKS INTERN- NC summer 2022
Intern
Ranger intern Eno River State Park (ENRI)
Assisting in patrolling trails for hazards and environmental health
Performing trails/ park maintenance
participation in trainings for animal identification and education
creating educational programs for park visitors of all ages this included research on crayfish/ pH and an interactive website
assisting with emergency response on trails and ordering EMR supplies (driving a variety of state vehicles
planning and organizing 2022 Juneteenth celebration (including first aid station)
participation in wildlife research (box turtle connection and annual state butterfly count)
DURHAM CITY AQUATICS- Durham NC march 2023-present
Lifeguard and certified water safety instructor for Durham city aquatics
Provided swim lessons coaching and performed guard duty at Durham city aquatics 5 locations
Provided pool and facility maintenance
LEBANON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT- Durham, NC 2021-present
Firefighter
assisting in car extractions and medical calls
cleaning and maintaining fire rescue equipment
assisting in lifting and moving patients into ambulances
PIEDMONT HUMANE SOCIETY 2019-2020
Intern
preparing cats for surgery
giving subcutaneous injections
cleaning operating room and cages
preparing surgical packs
LEARNING ASSISTANT- Greensboro, NC spring 2022
LA
Created study materials and presentations for chemistry 106 (intro to chemistry) curriculum in conjunction with professors and fellow LAs
Collected data on student progress and improvement in chemistry
Worked with students in and out of the classroom on labs and chemistry work
HONORS
NC A&T Honors Program (graduation 2022 Cum Laude)
Triangle Rising Star Best Pit Orchestra (Hairspray, Conductor) 2019
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Indie Strings Orchestra 2021-present
Recording with night sound studios (Carrboro NC) 2019-present
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Registered and pre-registered potential voters
Worked with Jack and Jill of America Durham Chapter to organize teen voting drives
Durham HUB farm
Durham Food bank
GIRLS ROCK NC- Durham, NC Fall 2018 - 2022
Guitar Instructor and Programming Committee
Instructed 2nd- 4th graders in Guitar playing and composition
Managed 2 bands and helped prepare them for a recording session and live show
Prepared lesson plans and conducted group lessons