BAILEE LESSENBERRY

b4ileelessenberry@gmail.com | 731-614-6856 | Chattanooga, TN 37411

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EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA May 2023
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geology
Outstanding Senior awardee (2022)
Senior Thesis – Executed a study to determine the mineralogic composition and potential provenance
of a quartzite cobble found in Hamilton County, TN by petrographic analysis.
Designed experiment, delineated a research timeline, conducted meetings, and
presented results.

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA May 2023

Bachelor of Science in Biology

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
HI-FI CLYDE’S Chattanooga, TN
Bartender April 2018 – Present
- Worked in a high-volume environment where speed, efficiency, and multitasking are crucial
- Made meaningful interactions and provided a fun experience for patrons
- Reconciled tip percentages for bar staff using Microsoft Excel
- Trained new bartenders on responsible serving, how to properly mix cocktails, how to upkeep the
bar, and how to keep customers satisfied

UNIVERISTY OF TENNESSEE HERBARIUM Chattanooga, TN

Herbarium Assistant January 2023 – May 2023
- Catalogued herbarium specimens for National Park Service
- Cleaned herbarium to guard from contamination
- Maintained organization of curated cabinets
- Ensured proper storage of historic specimens
- Checked specimens for damage

HENDERSON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Lexington, TN

Administrative Services Assistant May 2021 – August 2021
- Transferred data from paper files to computer database
- Managed payroll and paid time off for staff
- Created complex spreadsheets to manage road services
- Cooperated with Vulcan Materials Company for orders
- Handled administrative tasks and office logistics

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND ORGANIZATIONS

- Esri training - Dean’s List (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022)
- ArcGIS - Paleontology lab assistant (2021)
- ERDAS Imagine - Sigma Gamma Epsilon
- Google Earth Pro - Gamma Phi Beta – Eta Kappa
- Microsoft Office - Alpha Lambda Delta
- Lab etiquette - Phi Eta Sigma
- Highly organized - UTC Honors College
- Strong interpersonal skills - Women in Natural Sciences
- Experiment design - UTC Geology Club