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
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