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Education
Bachelors of Science in
Environmental Chemistry w/ minors in Chemistry and Mathematics
Gardner-Webb University (May 2015)
GPA: 3.96 (4.0 scale)
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry concentrating in Analytical Chemistry
Purdue University
(projected graduation 2020)
Research
Department of ICR (Petroleum),
National High Magnetic Field Lab (2014)
Undergraduate Research, Dr. Podgorski
Product: 2 Posters presented at the NHMFL, FT-MS Conf.(2015) and
Life of the Scholar Multidisciplinary Conf. (2015). Paper being drafted.
Research completed:
1. Explored petroleum
inter-facial material at the petroleum/water interface
2. Analyzed organic
degradation via High-Resolution Mass Spec.
3. Utilized column
chromatography
4. Conducted Mass Spec.
analysis using the 9.4 Tesla Wide-Bore ICR
Department of Natural Sciences,
Gardner-Webb University (2013-2014)
Undergraduate Research, Dr. Venita
Totten and Dr. June Hobbs
Product: Poster presentation and paper submission at the Alpha Chi
Nat. Conv. (2014)
Research completed:
1. Cost/Benefit analysis
of Hydraulic Fracturing in the Marcellus shale
2. Collaborative
development of Aquaponics systems and experimentation
3. Titrimetric
determination of chloride concentration
Department of Natural Sciences,
Gardner-Webb University (2012-2014)
Undergraduate Research, Dr.
Stefka Eddins
Product: Paper composition and presentation at Life of the Scholar
(2014) and Alpha Chi Nat. Conv. (2014)
Research completed:
1. Mechanisms of free
radical reactions in the Troposphere
2. Sinks and sources of
free radicals in the environment
3. Photochemical
processes and the fate of outdoor pollutants
Awards and Honors
1.
Student Leadership Award (2015)
Outstanding
achievement as chair of the student life committee in SGA
2.
Best Presentation Winner and Best Paper Prize Finalist at the Life of the
Scholar Multidisciplinary Conference (2015)
Photochemical
Oxidation of Oils with Different Bulk Chemical and Physical Properties
3.
Life of the Scholar Multidisciplinary Conference (2015)
Photochemical
Oxidation of Oils with Different Bulk Chemical and Physical Properties
4. Les Brown Award (2014)
Undergraduate
scholarship and research in environmental science
5. Collaborative/Interdisciplinary Research Award (2014)
Alpha Chi Nat.
Convention
6. Dean's List (2011-2015)
Acquired a GPA of
3.75 or over
7.
Presidential Associate (2012-2015)
Represents the
student body during donor meetings and athletic events
Affiliations
Member
American Chemical
Society, Alpha Chi National Honors Society, Honors Student Association,
Sigma Zeta National Science and Mathematics Society, Gamma Sigma Epsilon
Chemistry Honors Society, ASMS.
National Representative (2014-2015)
Alpha Chi Region 3
Senator (2011-2015)
Student Government
Association
Vice President (2012)
Student Government
Association
Work Experience
Department of Natural Sciences,
Gardner-Webb University (2012-2015)
Teaching Assistant
1. Managed and
established laboratory procedure with the chemistry faculty
2. Prepared samples and
taught instrumental and analytical skills
3. Advised students in
fundamental science skills
Palmetto Plating Company Inc.,
Easley, SC (2013)
Intern, Staci Sorgee
1. Evaluated chemical
used in the manufacturing of plated goods
2. Consulted plant
workers and bolstered prospered lab practice
3. Obtained rudimentary
waste management procedures
Harris Machine Shop Inc.,
Greenville, SC(2010-2014)
Machinist Assistant
1. Fostered a productive
work environment by proper communication
2. Assessed machined
parts to ensure they fit specifications
3. Strengthened the
relationship between management and staff
Technical Skills
JMP, Excel, Microsoft
Office, Microsoft Word, Simion
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