Ruby A. Jackson

About Ruby A. Jackson

Thanks for visiting my profile!I use my gifts to encourage and empower athletes to overcome mental challenges after sport so they can make an impact in the world through STEM, sports and media. Most of my life has been centered around three core themes: sports, arts, and science. I have been an athlete for most of my life - playing softball, basketball, and in track-and field as a youth in my home town of Chester, Pa. I later attended Seton Hall University on a full-athletic scholarship running the 400m hurdles. I have always had a love for science, and seeing my father struggle and later succumb to his battle with HIV/AIDS inspired my 2+ decade career in Pharma. When he passed away in my teens, I was driven to find a cure and became interested in drug discovery, so I became a biochemist. Life doesn’t always go as we plan, and it took me 14 years to finish my college degree. Not because I lacked the intelligence and discipline, but because I kept hitting mental and spiritual hurdles along the way that delayed my progress. During these years I also trained for the 2012 Olympic Trials and failed to make the team in the 400mH.From what appears to be tragedy comes triumph. Hitting hurdles and mastering running over them as an athlete has helped me learn how to triumph over the mental and spiritual battles athletes face after sport. For the past 2 decades I’ve had a successful career in STEM working in validation and construction. I’ve also stayed connected to sport as a strength coach, track & field coach, and photographer. This includes traveling to India to train athletes and perform LTADs. One athlete I assessed made her country’s National Team and later went on to compete for India in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. While I love to train the body, I believe there is a gap in people helping athletes train the mind and spirit. Although we see more athlete transition programs today, these program often lack a holistic approach. Athletes just like all people need to be whole in all levels so they can show up for themselves and others beyond sport. I serve as a coach, mentor, speaker, videographer, photographer, storyteller, podcaster, STEM professional, sister, daughter, artist, and more than just athlete.Personal Interests: Documentary Filmmaking, Videography, Street Photography, Storytelling, STEM & Sports Program Development, Public Speaking, Training/Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship, Student Athletes, Track & Field, USA Track and Field, Running, STEM Education, Women in STEM, Special Needs Youth

Experience

1. Manager, Engineering

   Cambrex

   Oct 2023 — Present · Durham, NC, US

   Lead and oversee metrology and validation activities for GMP facilities, utilities, system and equipment. Manage engineering personnel (i.e. Validation Engineers, Instrument Engineers, Metrologist, etc.). Responsible for ensuring engineering activities are performed and delivered to meet scheduled timelines. Provide training and technical support for equipment related issues to ensure calibration, maintenance and validation activities maintain a state of compliance.

Education

• North Carolina Central University

  Biochemistry

  2013 — 2014

• Shooters Camp

  Certified Shooter , Videography, Photography

  2020 — 2020

• National Personal Training Institute of Colorado

  Certified Personal Trainer, Personal Training Certification

  2008 — 2008

• Seton Hall University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry

  2000 — 2014

Skills

• Strategy
• Communication
• Mind Power
• Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Sop
• Leadership
• Training
• Life Coaching
• Validation
• Weightlifting
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Lc-Ms
• Wellness Coaching
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Transformational Life Coaching
• Program Development
• Management
• Track and Field
• Lifesciences
• Public Speaking
• Coaching
• Event Planning
• Six Sigma
• Sports Coaching
• Gmp
• Chemistry