Zineb Fisher
Davis
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills in the field of animal science. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Pursuing research role that presents challenges and leverages interpersonal skills and problem solving expertise.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant (Mice)
UC Davis
2026 - Current
- Examining the effects of dietary fat type and energy density on body weight gain, energy intake, and fat digestibility using mice.
- Participating in data collection during feeding trial at the Animal Science and Training Facility.
- Collecting and recording animal data including body weight, food intake, and food refusals using standardized laboratory protocols.
- Assisting with handling and identification of CD1 mice using ear notching for accurate longitudinal data tracking.
- calculating metabolizable energy intake, body weight gain, and food conversion ratios using collected raw data.
- Contributing to preparation of scientific research report including background, methodology, results, and discussion
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Beef Cattle)
Kebreab Lab
2025 - Current
- Assisted with cattle feedlot research focused on ruminal microbiota, enteric methane emissions, and animal performance.
- Handled and monitored large animals while following proper animal care and safety protocols.
- collected biological and dietary samples including blood, feces, ruminal fluid, feed, and body weight data.
- operated green feed and smart feed systems to measure feed intake and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Studied and applied Asparagopsis additive rich in bromoform to reduce GHG emissions.
- performed routine facility maintenance and sanitation to support experimental integrity.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Compiled data into reports and disseminated to supervisor for review.
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Dairy Cattle)
UC Davis
2025 - Current
- Assisted with dairy cattle research focused on maternal behavior and offspring behavior
- Handled and monitored large animals while following proper animal care and safety protocols.
- Conducted systematic behavioral observations of cows and calves, including maternal care behaviors, calf suckling activity, and social interactions.
- Collected physiological and welfare indicators, including ruminations per minute and heartbeats per minute, to asses stress and behavioral state.
- Performed routine facility maintenance and sanitation to support experimental integrity.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Collaborated with peers and instructors in a field-based research environment at the UC Davis Dairy Teaching and Research Facility.
- Compiled data into reports and disseminated to Professor for review.
Lead Program Assistant
UC Davis
2025 - Current
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
- Supported planning and coordination of the Guardian Scholars program and associated activities.
- Prepared clearly written and formatted documents and reports.
- Led senior cohort programming, providing pre-graduation guidance and organizing peer mentor meetings to support student success.
Work experience class on campus farm
Merced College
2023 - 2024
- Handling sheep, goat, and cattle.
- Was responsible for cleaning, handling equipment, feeding, clipping and sheering, vaccinating, and assisted with breeding.
- Completed this for work experience now reaching 60 hours per semester.
Next Up foster youth student worker
Merced College
08.2023 - 05.2024
- I worked as a student worker forming personal bonds as a mentor for incoming current and former foster youth.
- I also scheduled appointments with our counselor and had access to all databases for updating student classes, GPA's, and appointments.
- I was in charge of social events, creating flyers, and coordinating recruitment services with different high-schools in our district.
- I have been able to work here for a year as a former foster youth myself and still maintained honor roll.
- I was able to do card disbursements, help students enroll in their classes and manage our programs workshops.
- I have ample experience with excel, Microsoft office and navigate.
- Privacy with students was a major policy and having access to personal information was earned from dedication and hard work for this program.
In-Home Caretaker
Personal Care Giver
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Trained to bathe, feed, and to give medication to my patients.
- Responsible for cleaning entire home from restroom to bedroom, kitchen, etc.
- Meal Preparation specific to dietary needs.
- Applied topical medication as well as providing prescribed medication.
Barista
Euromoka (Kaiser Permanente)
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Memorizing regular customers orders for doctors and other employees that may be in a significant rush.
- Cleared and vaccinated in order to work at Kaiser Permanente.
- Fully trained with hospital standard sanitary precautions.
- I was entrusted to complete the early morning set up as well as maintain a set of keys and security badge.
- Set up coffee stand, restock ingredients/ utensils and equipment from the fridge, freezer, and pantry.
- Learned how to use equipment.
- Complimented on being friendly with customers.
Wal-Mart Associate
Walmart
08.2021 - 12.2021
- I did overnight stocking and dealt with customers during an early opening shift.
- Was responsible for unstocking large pallets within a specific time frame.
- Staging items.
- Memorizing all isles and sections for specific items for the entire supercenter.
- Dealt with seasonal unboxing through out the holidays.
Amazon Prime Shopper
Amazon
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Responsible for shopping, packaging, labeling, and putting groceries into independent freezers/chillers/ambient shelves.
- Responsible for delivering groceries outside to pickup customers.
- Making sure they are for the right person and helping to store groceries in their car.
- Sanitary precautions and temperature checks where taken every time I walked in and out of the facility.
FedEx Package Handler
FedEx Ground
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Package handling experience with loading semi trucks as well as the sorting position for the small packages.
- Unloading of both heavy packages and smalls.
- Scanning, sorting, and labeling of packages.
Security Guard
Gaurdian security
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Quick to respond to incidents and assess activities situations for security risks.
- Made necessary calls to dispatch appropriate authorities and confirm alarms.
- Followed established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules and regulations.
- Big events from 3,000 to 20,000+ people.
- Worked event staffing at places such as Coachella, the Rose Bowl, Sofi Stadium, The Forum, and Descanso Gardens.
- Trained in confidentiality and company policy for each location.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Agricultural animal science
Merced College
Merced, CA05.2024
Associate's degree - Animal Sciences
Merced College
Merced, CA05.2024
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- MS Office
- Data Analysis
- Food Safety
- Inventory Control
- Animal Care
- Animal Husbandry
- Laboratory Techniques
- Scientific Reporting
- Research Methodologies
Certification
- Guard Card Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Next Up foster youth student worker
Merced College
08.2023 - 05.2024
In-Home Caretaker
Personal Care Giver
01.2022 - 05.2022
Security Guard
Gaurdian security
11.2021 - 06.2022
Wal-Mart Associate
Walmart
08.2021 - 12.2021
Amazon Prime Shopper
Amazon
02.2021 - 05.2021
FedEx Package Handler
FedEx Ground
11.2020 - 01.2021
Barista
Euromoka (Kaiser Permanente)
01.2020 - 04.2020
Associate's degree - Animal Sciences
Merced College
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant (Mice)
UC Davis
2026 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Beef Cattle)
Kebreab Lab
2025 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Dairy Cattle)
UC Davis
2025 - Current
Lead Program Assistant
UC Davis
2025 - Current
Work experience class on campus farm
Merced College
2023 - 2024
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of California, Davis
Associate of Applied Science - Agricultural animal science
Merced College