Katherine Lataille
@katherinelataille
Data-focused lab and operations professional transitioning into data science with hands-on dataset validation and cleaning.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I managed and validated research datasets at Mississippi State University, keeping data accurate and consistent across systems. I collected, cleaned, and organized data from field and lab sources, followed strict documentation standards and data integrity protocols, and troubleshot data discrepancies to resolve issues efficiently.
I also bring a people-first, high-responsibility working style from caregiving and hospitality leadership. As a Caregiver, I coordinate schedules, daily workflows, and detailed records while responding to changing needs with clear, empathetic communication.
As a Bartender and Manager at Hearth Wood Fired Pizza, I ran daily operations, staff scheduling, and workflow coordination, and I trained and led team members while maintaining service standards. I’m currently pursuing an M.S. in Data Science, strengthening my technical foundation through coursework in Data Mining, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Database Systems, and Data Visualization—supported by hands-on skills like Python, SQL, Pandas, NumPy, ggplot2, and Jupyter.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Caregiver
Private Client
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Coordinated schedules and daily workflows while responding to changing needs, maintaining detailed records to ensure consistency across routines. Communicated clearly and empathetically to resolve issues in high-responsibility situations.
Bartender & Manager
Hearth Wood Fired Pizza
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 5 months)
Managed daily operations, including staff scheduling and workflow coordination, while training and leading team members to maintain service standards. Oversaw inventory, ordering, and cost controls and strengthened communication and leadership in customer-facing situations.
Lab Technician
Mississippi State University
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Managed and validated research datasets to ensure accuracy across systems, collecting and cleaning data from field and lab sources for analysis and reporting. Maintained rigorous documentation and data integrity, troubleshooting discrepancies and organizing digital and physical records for long-term projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Eastern University
Master of Science, Data Science
2025 -
Pursuing an M.S. in Data Science at Eastern University, expected to graduate in December 2026. Coursework includes data mining, machine learning, statistical modeling, database systems, and data visualization.
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science, Coastal Ecology and Conservation
Earned a B.S. in Coastal Ecology and Conservation from the University of South Carolina in 2022. Academic focus includes field sampling, species identification, ecological data collection, and GIS fundamentals.
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Location
ZimbabweAuthorized to work in
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