aaliyah partman
Committee Intern (Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry) at United States Senate
committee intern ( agriculture , nutrition , forestry ) united state senate
recent university maryland graduate passionate communicating science , especially regarding animal husbandry agriculture public . interest agricultural policy farm crediting institution .
United States Senate
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Compile daily news clips on relevant topics for dissemination to committee staff members. Assist staffers through conducting research for projects. Attend hearings and briefings to compile notes. Answer and reroute constituent and government calls. Welcome visitors and organization’s members for meetings with staffers. Prepare hearing room for events.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Committee Intern (Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry)
College Park Animal Hospital
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Check in patients and record vitals. Draw and administer vaccines, perform venipuncture and X-ray imaging. Perform boarding and kennel tasks such as administering medication, food, and wellness checks. Utilize in house laboratory equipment for various tests. Answer phones and schedule appointments. Collect, verify, and supply patient health records. Fill prescriptions and demonstrate proper technique for administering various medications.
College Park, MD
Veterinary Technician
University of Maryland
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Oversaw approximately 250 residents to ensure safety, well-being, and adherence to residence hall rules and policies. Cultivated a social space in the residence halls to provide residents with an outlet of free expression. Maintained over 1,000 keys and packages for resident use and pick-up via auditing. Communicated with resident facilities for service requests, package logging, and key lock core changes. Informed visitors, guests, and residents of campus wide updates and events. Maintained database accuracy for student information. Coordinated with co-workers to form weekly teams for 24 hour service needs.
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Community Assistant
Alltech
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Collected rumen fluid samples from dairy cows. Conducted a study analyzing the impact of additive enzymes (Fibrozyme) and yeast (Yea Sacc) in molasses blocks, corn silage, and cereal grains for dairy cows.
Nicholasville, KY
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IFM Lab Summer Intern
South Dakota State University
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Formulated and conducted an in-situ feeding trial for 3 ruminally cannulated Holstein dairy cows. Drafted a scientific paper expressing the results of the trial. Collected feed, fecal, rumen fluid (via cannula and esophageal tubing), body measurements, and blood samples from dairy calves, heifers, and cows. Executed general farm tasks including calf feedings, body condition scoring, milking rotations, beef calf castration, etc. Operated heavy machinery (skid loader, feed mixer). Utilized laboratory equipment to complete ether extract analysis, fiber analysis, amino acid analysis, and blood fractionation (centrifuge).
Brookings, South Dakota
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Precision Feeding Dairy Research Intern
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
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Maintained equipment and cleanliness in exhibits as a Birdhouse Zookeeper (mat washes, bedding replacement, etc.). Constructed outreach program towards visitors and community for education on native species of birds. Created engagement activities based around avian behavior for socialization. Curated activities for visitors in exotic avian biological science at the National Museum of Natural History.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Avian Aide Intern
Bachelor of Science - BS 
Animal Science (Care and Management - Nutrition), Chinese Language
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University of Maryland
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•Cultivated agriculturally based opportunities for sisters to volunteer within the community of College Park, MD
•Maintained detailed financial records including finance due dates, payment history, and obligatory fines
•Communicated event details to all active sisters
•Corresponded with alumni adviser and financial personnel in maintaining good chapter standing 
•Created fundraising event to support leadership development and travel within the sorority 

As Secretary: Documented attendance for all events. Coordinated with the treasurer to assign fines. Shared all necessary media with sorority members. Recorded minutes at executive and general body meetings. Acting planning liaison for retreat committee. Proofread all professional documents and emails associated with the sorority.  Rewrote and submitted new 2020 chapter bylaws. 

As Treasurer: Managed an annual budget of $10,000. Held and maintained inventory products for internal dissemination. Communicated annual expenses to sorority members. Collected national dues, chapter dues, and individual fines. Coordinated with other executive board members. 

As Fundraising Chairman: Raised over $1,250 through various innovative activities targeting the University of Maryland student demographic. Organized and staffed 6 public fundraising events partnered with the University of Maryland. 

As Agricultural Outreach Chair: Arranged community clean-up activities with the city of Greenbelt. Raised $700 for Heifer International from organizing a campus “Kiss-a-pig” station. Engaged in “Ag in the Classroom” at local elementary and middle schools.
Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural Sorority
Treasurer, Agricultural Outreach, Fundraising Chairperson
•Provide input on the passing of bylaws, events, and advertising
•Promote the objectives of involved cubs and organizations within the college of Agriculture and Natural Resources
•Advocate for sustainable agricultural practices 
•Participate in Ag Day/Maryland Day for visiting patrons of the University of Maryland, College Park
Agriculture and Natural Resources Student Council
Sigma Alpha Representative, Block and Bridle Representative
•Maintained the educational horses at the University of Maryland Campus farm through weekly chores including stall cleanings, distributing medicine, treating minor abrasions, and providing adequate food and water
•Socialized the horses and maintained detailed health records to IACUC standards
Maryland Equestrian Club (MEC)
Member, Volunteer
Sigma Alpha Beta Alpha President
Outstanding Senior
The graduates chosen for this honor will be recognized at the campus-wide graduation ceremony and will receive a medallion commemorating their achievements. Senior marshals also assist with the organization of the student processional and will be seated in the front rows for the ceremony.
UMD Senior Council
Senior Marshall
The award for Outstanding Leadership in the department of Animal and Avian Sciences acknowledges students  based on their academic records and/or contributions to the department, in roles such as UTA, club leadership, and GSS leader.
Department of Animal and Avian Sciences
Outstanding Leadership in Animal Science
Animal Biotechnology
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Applied Animal Behavior
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Cellular and Molecular Biology
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Comparative Animal Nutrition I & II
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Dairy Cattle Management
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Domestic Animal Anatomy & Physiology
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Equine Management
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Evolution and Ecology Biology
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Farm Management & Sustainable Food Production
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General Chemistry I
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General Microbiology
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II
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Intensive Elementary Chinese I & II
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Intermediate Written and Spoken Chinese I & II
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Organic Chemistry I & II
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Poultry Management
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Regulatory Issues in Animal Livestock Production
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Zoonotic Diseases and Control
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The objective was to evaluate the rumen degradation of dry matter and petroleum ether extract of 3 sources of DDGS in comparison to that of 10% corn oil mixed with 90% soy hulls (COSH). We hypothesized that a greater proportion of fat in DDGS would not be degraded in the rumen.
Dry Matter and Ether Extract Rumen Degredation of Distiller's Grain in Dairy Cattle
Animal Welfare
Clearwater Nature Center
Educated the public on birds of prey. Replaced food, clean enclosures. Taught proper technique for caring for various reptilian animals and insects to visitors. Lead naturalist tours of surrounding park. Assisted in animal handling during animal shows at schools, assemblies, summer camps, etc.
Volunteer Naturalist Aide
Animal Welfare
PetSmart Charities’ Adoption Center
Held regular adoption sessions for the cats available for adoption. Transported adoptees to and from animal hospital for checkups. Trained and socialized the adoptees. Fed adoptees and cleaned enclosures. Completed visual health checks and logged relevant information.
Volunteer
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Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area
Micah Isaac
Calvin University Student
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Bryan, TX
Henry Nelson
Research Assistant at Ag and Food Policy Center
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Arlington, VA
Charles "Alex" Noffsinger
Policy Analyst - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
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Washington, DC
Taylor (McNeel) Wiseman
Legislative Assistant at U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
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Washington, DC
Carlton Bridgeforth
Professional Staff at House Committee on Agriculture
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College Station, TX
Macey Hammerstrom
Graduate Research Assistant at Texas A&M University
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Charlotte, NC
Renee Lewis
CPA, Central Division Controller at Lennar Multifamily Communities
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Charlotte, NC
Miranda Stiffler, CPA
Chief Financial Officer at Morris-Jenkins
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New Alexandria, VA
Rob Mailloux, CPA
Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at Honeywell
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Washington, DC
Ilse Zuniga
Press Secretary at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
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Charlotte, NC
Jennifer C. Hunter, CFA
EY Global Lead Account Partner/M&A Partner
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Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Raquel Alvarenga
Prince George's Community College
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Suitland, MD
Isaiah Decruise
Owner at Zay Cruise Media LLC
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Colorado Springs, CO
Alasyn Zimmerman
KOAA Anchor/Multimedia Journalist  at The E.W. Scripps Company
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Baltimore City County, MD
Charles Anderson Jr
Business Manager at University of Maryland Medical Center
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Dayton Metropolitan Area
Sara Knollinger
Dairy Nutrition Specialist at CSA Animal Nutrition
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Washington, DC
Ricky Cooks
Battleground Finance at DCCC
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Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Katarina H.
Multimedia Producer at The National News
Darius Enoch
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        I've known Aaliyah Partman well over a decade and her strong commitment to her studies & career has truly allowed her to reach goals only she can reach! She is the true definition of a hard-worker and will work diligently to succeed at anything she puts her mind to. I have had the pleasure of working with Aaliyah on multiple projects throughout her undergraduate career and she is truly the type of person you want on your team. 
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Upper Marlboro, MD
Aaliyah Partman
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Animal Science Monitor
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