Nedra Louisa Montgomery II
Mobile Phone: 314-489-7826
Nedramontgomery@yahoo.com
4286 Briargreen Dr. - Apt # 4
Huntsville, AL 35802
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a professional position, specifically in quality or research and development with a reputable
company that will allow me to utilize my academic knowledge, innovative, and research skills in a
challenging environment to contribute to that company’s success while building professional integrity,
stronger leadership qualities and gaining a valuable work experience.
EDUCATION
Institution
Alabama A&M University
Alabama A&M University
Alabama A&M University
Degree
Ph.D.
M.S.
B.S.
Major
Food Science
Food Science
Biology
Graduation Date
Expected December 2014
December 2011
May 2009
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Dean’s List, School of Arts and Sciences
Summa cum Laude (3.88 GPA)
FOOD SAFETY/FOOD CHEMISTRY/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
2006-2008
2009-2011
08/2009-12/2011
Microbiology Techniques Course/Lab
 Performed multiple/advanced microbial techniques associated with
food related outbreaks
 Performed in depth Immunoassays
Product Development Course/Lab
 Head of Shelf life testing/ Quality and Safety
 Performed Sensory Evaluations
 Created a Product for start to finish, tested for spoilage and quality
attributes, and prepared nutrition labels
Advanced Food Chemistry
 Studied Chemical composition of processed and unprocessed food
 Studied processing effects on foods and food additives
Vitamin and Minerals course
 In-depth study of essential and non-essential vitamins
 In-depth study of thermal processing on vitamins and minerals
CAMPUS/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Elected Miss Food Science
 Assist with all food science club events
 Plan and execute community service projects
Phi Tau Sigma Honorary Society Incorporated
 The Food Science Honorary Society
Institute of Food Technologists student association (IFTSA)
A&M Food Science Club
AAMU Food Science College bowl team
 Elected Assistant for preparation
Alabama A&M University Gospel Choir
Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity
 Elected Parliamentary
08/2011-08/2012
09/2010-Present
06/2010-Present
08/2009-12/2011
08/2010-12/2011
09/2004-05/2008
08/ 2008- 08/2009
Montgomery 2
 Elected Secretary
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS (poster
08/ 2007-08/2008
presentation)
 Science Technology Engineering and Math Day (Normal, AL) Antimicrobial effects of
Silver Nanoparticles embedded in Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) on Bacillus thuringiensis,
Candida albicans, and Salmonella (April 2009) 2nd Place winner
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Institute of Food Technologist (New Orleans, LA) The Effects of Pulsed-Ultra Violet
Light on Biofilms Formed by E. coli O157:H7 (June 2011)
 Institute of Food Technologist (New Orleans, LA) Growth and Survival of Selected
Probiotic Bacteria in Legume Beverages (June 2011)
 Science Technology Engineering and Math Day (Normal, AL) Inactivation of E. coli
O157:H7 Biofilm by Using Pulsed-Ultra Violet Light (April 2011)
RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT/LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
Dissertation
06/2012- Present
 Growth and Survival of Selected Probiotic Bacteria in Legume Beverages: Determination of
Anti-inflammatory and Antibacterial Properties and Identification of Biomarkers of
inflammation
Thesis (Published)
12/2011
 Nedra Louisa Montgomery II, Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, AL. The Use of
Pulsed Ultra-violet Irradiation to Improve Microbial Safety of Romaine Lettuce
Published Abstracts
STEM-Day2011
 Nedra Louisa Montgomery II, Roya Najafi, and Pratik Banerjee, Ph.D., Alabama A&M
University, Huntsville, AL. The Use of Pulsed Ultra-Violet Light to Improve Microbial
Safety of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
IFTSA 2011
 Nedra Louisa Montgomery II, Josh Herring, and Pratik Banerjee, Alabama A&M
University, Huntsville, AL. Inactivation of E.coli O157: H7 Biofilms by Using PulsedUltra Violet Light
Undergraduate Research (Published Abstract)
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STEM-Day 2009
A Preliminary Study of the Antimicrobial effects of Silver Nanoparticles embedded in
Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) on Bacillus thuringiensis, Candida albicans, and Salmonella.
Carried out experiments related to silver nanoparticles and selected bacteria, yeast, and molds
SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Mentor – USDA Food Science Summer Scholars Program
Normal, AL
06/2010-Present
Food Microbiology/Food Safety, Alabama A&M University
 Supervised Product Development and Sensory Projects
 Prepared high school students for research projects and presentation
 Taught high school students the importance of preparing scientific poster
presentations and documents
 Planned and help execute various food science experiments carried out by students
Normal Hills Student Apartments
Normal, AL
Montgomery 3
Building Manager/Community Assistant
10/2007-06/2010
 Supervised a team of ten, checking for daily progress and
Community involvement
 Assisted residents with personal and housing needs
 Planned and executed promotional programs
 Delivered property announcements
INTERNSHIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS
Awarded a $5000 scholarship as IFT (Feeding tomorrow scholar)
5/2013
General Mills Inc.
Quality & Regulatory Operations intern
Covington, GA
 Contributed to General Mills food quality and safety values
5/2013-08/2013
o Performed capability study on a new packaging line
o Performed capability study on vitamin skids equipment
(Microbiological aspects)
o Implemented new validation strategy for vitamin skids
o Contributed to implementing a new strategy for a chemical control
and access plan (FSSC-project)
EMPLOYMENT
Alabama A&M University
Graduate Research Assistant
06/2012-Present
(Food biochemistry/food microbiology laboratory)
 Perform research duties as a Ph.D lab assistant in the food microbiology
and nutritional biochemistry laboratory for multiple scientific projects
 Perform research duties related to prebiotics and probiotics such as yogurt
preparation and optimization of probiotic growth in varying prebiotics
 Development of functional food products targeting chronic diseases
 Mentor students at the M.S. and undergraduate level
Work as a microbiology laboratory instructor
Huntsville City School District
Substitute Teacher
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On call as a math and science teacher for the city of Huntsville
Foster learning environments for all grade levels
Substitute for teachers on leave for short or long time periods
Follow course outlines provided by instructors
West Corporation (United Health Care)
Customer Care Representative
 Quoting insurance
 Assisting Physicians and health care providers with claims,
benefits, and eligibility of patients (Billing and coding)
 Taking and documenting calls simultaneously
 Using multiple systems to research laws and
 benefits related to health care
Alabama A&M University
Huntsville, AL
01/2012-Present
Huntsville, AL
01/2012-06/2012
Normal, AL
Montgomery 4
Graduate Assistant
08/2009-12/2011
(Food microbiology laboratory)
 Non-thermal food processing
 Inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms on fresh produce
(E. coli O157:H7 and L. monocytogenes)
 Instruct and assist with undergraduate lectures and laboratory experiments
 Perform daily laboratory tasks/laboratory upkeep
Alabama A&M University
Undergraduate Biology Laboratory Assistant
 Antimicrobial effects of silver Nanoparticles
 Growth of Candida albicans
 Performed clerical duties as assigned
 Assembled laboratory equipment
 Handled tasks given by the professors
 Coach biology and chemistry labs
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request
Normal, AL
05/2006-05/2008