Abigail Chaffin Resume
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Abigail Chaffin Resume

EXPERIENCE

Brother Juniper�s, Memphis, TN 38111� Barista/Hostess/Waitress/Baker
JUNE 2019 - MARCH 2020
My responsibilities varied, but I primarily created/served artisan coffee and espresso, served tables, took call-in orders, and baked holiday pastries.

Muddy�s Bakery, Memphis, TN� Overnight Baker
SEPTEMBER 2018 - MAY 2019
I was responsible for baking cakes, cupcakes, and muffins for both Muddy�s locations.

Cafe Eclectic, Memphis, TN� Baker
NOVEMBER 2016 - JUNE 2018
Responsibilities included baking all pastries for three Cafe Eclectic locations and training other bakers.

University of Memphis, Memphis, TN� Research Assistant
Neuro-Chemistry Lab Mentor: Deranda Lester, Ph.D.
JANUARY 2017 - NOVEMBER 2018
During my time in the lab, I was responsible for conducting in-vivo fixed potential amperometry experimentation using a mouse model, constructing carbon-fiber electrodes for use of the entire lab�s amperometry experiments, and analyzing data using SPSS and MATLAB.

EDUCATION

The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN� B.A. Psychology
AUGUST 2015 - DECEMBER 2019
GPA: 3.53
Concentration: Behavioral Neuroscience
Minor: Pre-Health

Houston High School, Germantown, TN
AUGUST 2011 - MAY 2015


PROJECTS


Helen Hardin Honors College & Psychology Honors Thesis � Titled: �Examining the Effects of Chronic Cannabinoid Activation on Mesolimbic Dopamine Release�
Proposed: MAY 2017 / Defended: JULY 2018

Works in Progress Symposium (2017 & 2018), University of Memphis�
Presented my proposal in 2017 and then the defense of my Thesis Titled: �Examining the Effects of Chronic Cannabinoid Activation on Mesolimbic Dopamine Release�

Student Research Forum (2019), University of Memphis�
Presented my Thesis Titled: �Examining the Effects of Chronic Cannabinoid Activation on Mesolimbic Dopamine Release�



SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Data Collection in SPSS & MATLAB

Java Programming

Computer Hardware/ Software/ Security Knowledge

Toast POS System

Public Speaking

Extensive Amperometry Knowledge

Neuro-Chemistry Laboratory Procedures and Instrument Knowledge

Excellent Customer Service

Efficient Multi-tasking


AWARDS

The Provost Scholarship

The Tennessee HOPE Scholarship

Fall 2015 - Fall 2016 Dean�s List

Psi Chi 2017-18 Fall Undergraduate Research Grant
Helen Hardin Honors College Summer 2018 Research Fellowship/Grant