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UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER LAB INTERN
Professional Summary

Responsible worker with experienced in both field and lab environment and strong knowledge in sampling and analyzing of groundwater, soil and plants. Proficient in gathering environmental data, strong skill in conducting inspections and producing deficiency report. Clear understanding of lab safety producers with chemicals such as acids and basics and writing or following SOP Motivated to learn, grow and excel in water treatment industry.

Skills
  • Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, ArcGIS Map, R programming.
  • Proficient in writing and following Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
  • Excellent communication and promotion of positive work environment..
  • Languages: English, minimal French.
  • Specialized geologic skills: maintenance and operation of Las Gatos Research Water Isotope Analyzer, Leco Carbon/Nitrogen/Sulphur in Macro Organic Sample analyzer, Lachat analyzer (ion analysis), light microscope, Brunton compass, general lab equipment and safety procedures.
  • Great hand skills in building and installing and quick learner.
  • Flexible, reliable, and dependable, diligent worker.
Work History
Undergraduate Summer Lab Intern | USDA-ARS_ National Soil Erosion Research Lab - West Lafayette, IN05/2019 - 08/2019
  • Assisted in determining and recording spatial changes of sediment transport along erodible bed(flume) with impact of surface hydrology in order to confirm equilibrium condition.
  • Compiled and calculated 2 months of daily data on flow weight, flow velocity and sediment transport during 20 experimental trials to figure spatial change of sediment load, to aid confirm reach of equilibrium condition and transport capacity.
  • Followed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to dilute concentrated acid into acid bath every other day for 6 laboratory rooms, washed lab apparatus and placed them in acid bath to prevent contamination.
  • Prepared plant and soil sample by drying 30 large sacks of plant and 20 pounds of soil and grinding both soil and plant from West Virginia. Prep samples in ceramic plate and analyzed both plant and soil using LECO analyzer to measure wide range of total organic and inorganic compounds such as, carbon, sulfur, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen in each sample.
  • Calculated and demonstrated amount of nutrients in both plant and soil samples in line graph using excel.
  • Created over 2 research summaries and presented them to supervisors to advocate further research.
  • All assigned duties were recorded, completed, reviewed, presented to mentors and submitted to meet all deadline before completing internship.
Field Research Assistant | NEIU Native Mussels Survey - Chicago, IL05/2018 - 08/2018
  • Assisted in native mussel survey at eight different site of north brunch Chicago River and analyzed variables affecting mussel colony success downstream.
  • Collected and identified native and non-native mussel species in Chicago River for 8 weeks at different sites each day and analyzed/recorded potential causes of native mussels' population decline or increase such as turbidity, temperature, nutrients (phosphates, nitrates, ammonia) and anthropogenic organic pollutants (pesticides, fuels, industrial chemicals, solvents, degreasers, etc.).
  • Recorded number of native mussels found each day and measured width/ length of each mussel.
  • Organized data on excel to improve Chicago Field Museum's native mussel database.
Undergraduate Summer Lab Intern | USDA-ARS_ National Soil Erosion Research Lab - West Lafayette, IN05/2017 - 08/2017
  • Assisted in building, assembling and installing lysimeters in field
  • Leveraged highly effective communication and active listening skills with mentor to accomplish common research goals.
  • Organized and conducted two-month research from start to finish on effect of field sampling strategies on stable water isotope signature: implication for isotope hydrograph separation by designing effective questionnaires and data entry procedures.
  • Collected water sample from storm event at agricultural drainage ditch (ALG watershed).
  • Designed and constructed Incubators at 4 different evaporative control measures to store ISCO bottles containing storm sample water.
  • Gathered, arranged and recorded accurate daily temperatures of incubators to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Operated and cleaned Liquid Water Isotope Analyzer and analyzed water samples using stable water isotope analyzer for oxygen-16 and oxygen-18 ratio in storm water sample.
  • Recorded, organized, extracted data from liquid water analyzer and performed statistical analysis using excel and R statistical software.
  • Disseminated research findings to various personnel in different formats, including posters, PowerPoint presentations and spreadsheets.
  • Presented poster of experiment and results at SACNAS National Scientific Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.
First-Year Experience Peer Mentor | Northeastern Illinois University - Chicago, IL08/2014 - 04/2015
  • Provided support, encouragement, and informed first-year students about programs available on campus.
  • Managed and guided 30-40 students each semester on coursework, research, and professional protocol to engage and encourage student to keep pushing.
  • Built multiple team work games and provide social support for student such as networking and friendship by sharing personal experience and knowledge.
  • Coached students with time management, study skills, organization skills, goal setting and grade monitoring to lead to timely and successful graduation
Education
Northeastern Illinois University - Chicago, IL08/2019Bachelor of Science: Geological And Earth Sciences
  • Minored in Biology.
  • Member of Earth Science Club.
  • Received 2019 USDA Multicultural Scholars Program Award
  • Awarded NEIU 25th Annual Student Research & Creative Symposium Poster Presentation Award and 2017 SACNAS_ The National Diversity in STEM Conference Poster Presentation Award.
  • Co-authored publication: Williams, Mark; Jessica Lartey; and Laura L. Sanders. 2018. Isotopic (δ18O and δ2H) Integrity of Water Samples Collected and Stored by Automatic Samplers: Agricultural & Environmental Letters doi:10.2134/ael2018.02.0009.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • USDA-ARS_ National Soil Erosion Research Lab
  • NEIU Native Mussels Survey
  • Northeastern Illinois University

School Attended

  • Northeastern Illinois University

Job Titles Held:

  • Undergraduate Summer Lab Intern
  • Field Research Assistant
  • First-Year Experience Peer Mentor

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Geological And Earth Sciences

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