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EDUCATION
Stetson University, Deland, FL
Bachelor of Science, May 2003
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Sociology
GPA 3.017, Honor Roll
RELATED COURSES
General Biology, Quantitative Analysis, Physics II, Calculus III, Organic Chemistry II, Analytical Chemistry II, Physical Chemistry II, Assessment and Pollution III, Chemical Literature, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Chemistry Senior Research
EXPERIENCE
Marine Science Center, Ponce Inlet, FL
Volunteer Marine Science Assistant, December 2003-February 2004
* Assisted in educational tour guiding around center.
* Rehabilitated marine and terrestrial Florida wildlife.
* Raised awareness of environmental issues around local area.
* Supervised lab groups and lectures.
Interior Angle, Colchester, UK
Assistant Manager, May-November 2003
* Attended London framing course.
* Created an Excel customer database and Internet request form.
* Calculated and recorded sales statistics to determine targets and product buying.
* Produced better relations and sales through giving customer incentives (discount coupons, special sales invitations, and referral prizes)
* Performed general management duties: opening/closing store, stocking, money management, ordering, assisting customers, and much more.
Stetson University, Deland, FL
Lab & Teacher Assistant, August 2000-May 2003
* Helped faculty with preparation of chemistry lab materials and apparatus.
* Supervised students during lab time, while creating and heading a tutor group after class hours.
* Managed lab reports and weekly grades in logbook.
* Supervised the stocking and sterilization of apparatus.
* Participated in assisting Biochemistry Professor's private projects, such as DNA extraction and cell preparation.
INTERNSHIPS
Delaware State University, Dover, DE
Environmental Science Research Assistant, June-August 2002
* Conducted water sampling at Trap Pond State Park.
* Measured nutrient concentrations and physical chemistry variables through the use of a travel spectrophotometer and probes provided (daily calibrations enforced).
* Headed groundwater analysis team to produce a means of collecting sample efficiently and to determine its role in the nutrient overload in the park.
* Attended and organized agenda for the NOAA Environmental and Social Modeling Conference in Dover, Delaware.
* Studied limnology and wetland vegetation extensively.
* Finished groundwater, surface water and rainwater statistical lag relationship research.
Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL
Cardiovascular Ultrasound Assistant, June-September 2001
* Assisted ultrasound specialists with patient care, emergency calls, data-entry and filing.
* Organized and lead quality assurance reviews for the ECHO lab.
* Managed departmental meetings, facilitated discussions, organized topics to cover, and co-ordinated agenda.
LEADERSHIP
Resident Advisor, Stetson Office of Residential Life
Study Abroad, Nottingham Trent University, UK
International Student Club, Nottingham Trent University, UK
Vice President of Chapter Relations, Alpha Chi Omega
Advice Columnist, The Reporter Newspaper
Chemistry & Calculus Tutor, Stetson University
Hall Representative, Student Government Association
SCHOLARSHIPS
& AWARDS
Stetson Merit Scholarship
John Conn Scholarship
Howard and Jean Merrill Scholarship
Florida Academic Scholarship
SKILLS
Computer Skills (50 wpm): Microsoft Office, WordPerfect10, Outlook, Internet Explorer, SPSS, Mathematica, MathCAD, and Hyperchem.
Analytical Equipment: UV-Vis (expert), basic wet chemistry (expert), GC (intermediate), GC/MS (intermediate), AA (beginner), and HPLC (beginner).
References will be provided on request.
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