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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN / TEACHING ASSISTANT
Summary

Research Chemist seeking employment in a creative, goal-oriented environment. Extensive experience in operation and maintenance of instrumentation as well as data analysis including Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, GC/LCMS, ICPMS, FTIR, and RAMAN. Knowledgable in the areas of organic/inorganic synthesis, analytical techniques, and nanomaterial production. Strong problem solving, leadership, and team management skills, with the ability to quickly and effectively make decisions.

Education and Training
05/2019Bachelor of Science: Chemistry - ACS Certified
Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver, CO
  • Summa cum laude graduate
  • Department GPA: 3.98 - Overall GPA: 3.93
  • Key Coursework: Organic Chemistry Circuit, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical, Physical Chemistry Circuit, Instrumental Analysis, Calculus Circuit, Biochemistry/Cell and Molecular Biology
Skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well both individually and in a team environment
  • Strong leadership and team management
  • Equipment/Instrument maintenance and operation, Titrations, Standardizations, knowledge of organic/organometallic synthesis, and data analysis proficiency
  • Training in safe chemical handling practices and hazardous waste management
  • Creative individual capable of devising innovative solutions and reaction mechanisms
  • Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MestreNova, QuickBooks, and Vectorworks
  • Hardworking with a positive attitude, motivated, and organized
Experience
01/2016 - 08/2019Laboratory Technician / Teaching AssistantMetropolitan State University Of Denver | Denver, CO
  • Prepared and standardized stock reagents and solutions necessary for student use in all undergraduate general and organic chemistry laboratories
  • Assisted professors with lesson preparation, curriculum implementation, and grading of student assignments.
  • Developed and tested new laboratory experiments for implementation into undergraduate curriculum
  • Organized and performed recitations on course subject matter weekly to enhance student retention
  • Directed students in operation of instrumentation and assisted with laboratory procedures and data analysis
08/2012 - CurrentShift Manager / Head BartenderMike Oshay's Restaurant And Ale House | Longmont, CO
  • Served average of 100 patrons daily at fast-paced restaurant with consistent recommendations for exceptional service.
  • Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
  • Managed day-to-day operations, including supervision and assignment delegation for 8-member team, as well as reconciliation of server checkouts and preparation of deposits.
  • Handled escalated customer complaints to provide full resolutions and promote loyalty.
  • Assisted with management and purchasing of liquor inventory
  • Boosted sales volume by using knowledge of chemistry to craft a custom cocktail menu
09/2013 - CurrentOwner Envision Entertainment, LLC | Longmont , Colorado
  • Led startup and opening of events entertainment company to provide mobile production services in multiple states.
  • Custom designed production entertainment systems for theatrical, corporate, and DJ entertainment events, including but not limited to lighting designs, audio engineering, carpentry, visual/pyrotechnic effects, and rigging
  • Managed teams of up to 30 individuals in the setup and implementation of production designs to successfully execute professional events and theatrical performances.
  • Utilized vectorworks software to create 3-Dimensional lighting and scenic designs
  • Managed daily operation of business including scheduling, accounting, purchasing of equipment, and maintaining accurate financial records.
Research Experience

Metropolitan State University of Denver - Department of Chemistry

Performed under Dr. Susan Schelble and Dr. Mike Jacobs

1. Developed new method of synthesizing metal-containing Carbon Nanotubes from waste plastic via transition metal catalysts and chemical vapor deposition pyrolysis

2. Developed undergraduate synthetic method for production of N-Methyl Prozac, the precursor to the popular SSRI Fluoxetine

3. Utilized Fluorine and multi-dimensional Nuclear Magnetic Resonance to analyze structural difference in racemic drug (N-Methyl Prozac) mixtures

4. Developed SN2 Synthesis of 1-Ethoxybutane and implemented procedure in undergraduate organic laboratory curriculum

Presentations/Publications:

RMRM 137 Poster - Educational Undergraduate Synthesis of N-Methly Prozac - ACS Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting, 2017

CHED 829 Poster - Educational Undergraduate Synthesis of N-Methyl Prozac (Modified) - ACS National Meeting, New Orleans 2018

INOR 243 Poster – Comparison of Synthetic Methods and Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes - ACS National Meeting, Orlando 2019
CHED 767 Poster – Modified SN2 Ether Synthesis Mechanisms as Safer Alternatives in the Undergraduate Laboratory - ACS National Meeting, Orlando 2019

CHED 14. Oral Presentation - Teaching heteronuclear fluorine spectroscopy in the undergraduate laboratory - ACS National Meeting, Orlando 2019

Book Chapter- Increasing Student Mastery of Organic Chemistry through Planned Interface of NMR Lecture and Laboratory Activities, ACS Symposium Series Vol. 1341, DOI-10.1021/bk-2019-1341.ch010

Specific Instrumentation

Greater than 2 years experience for each instrumental technique:

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR)

Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (FAAS)
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)

UV-VIS Spectroscopy
Raman Spectroscopy

Interests

Skiing, hiking, martial arts, acting, piano, and cooking

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Metropolitan State University Of Denver
  • Mike Oshay's Restaurant And Ale House
  • Envision Entertainment, LLC

School Attended

  • Metropolitan State University of Denver

Job Titles Held:

  • Laboratory Technician / Teaching Assistant
  • Shift Manager / Head Bartender
  • Owner

Degrees

  • 05/2019 Bachelor of Science : Chemistry - ACS Certified

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