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San Diego, California, United States

Utilized a holistic set of analytical technique's and in-vitro testing to formulate and certify UV-polymerizable coatings.

Los Alamos, NM

• Characterized the behavior of damaged semi-crystalline polymers using Torsional Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), and x-ray diffraction
• Contributed to life-time extension of storage devices effectively saving upwards of 10 million dollars in maintenance cost.
• Identified the molecular and mechanical effects of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) on polymer surfaces using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and MTS mechanical testing
• Received extensive training in waste Management, high-pressure system safety, cryogen safety, and chemical hazard safety.

Eugene, Oregon

This program is designed to develop a holistic set of skills from the technical, such as synthesis of polymers and instrumentation for characterization, to the softer professional skills, such as networking, interpersonal development, and communication of science to broad audiences. I acted as project manager for 5 projects overseeing 25 researchers.

Salem, Oregon

Worked as the Chief Financial manager of the Bistro Willamette. I managed employee payroll for up 45 employees, cost-profit analysis, and vendor communication. This position focused on professional and leadership development, highlighting employee-management communication and support. I designed and implemented changes the Bistro's financial affairs such.

Salem, Oregon

• Optimized column chromatography protocols based on literature to purify the novel enzyme Isoprene Synthase (ISPS) from plant materials up to 50 fold and visualized on SDS-PAGE
• Isolated pure enzyme samples for sequence analysis by assaying for activity using gas chromatography with a reducing gas detector (GC-RGD)
• Extracted plant RNA for reverse transcription and multiple rounds polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) using 12 different PCR primers for ISPS DNA sequencing

Bend, Oregon

• Determined the time release profiles of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s) in biosimulated conditions by dissolution testing and subsequent analysis by HPLC
• Investigated the thermodynamic and kinetic relaxation properties of API-polymer formulations using modulated DSC
• Obtained particle sizing information on API-polymer formulations using an SEM
• Coordinated with a team to complete the product characterization of pharmaceutical and polymer packing formulations for outside clients
• Troubleshot instrumentation malfunctions of failed HPLC runs by dismantling column and hosing to investigate possible issues

Master Of Science (M.S.), Polymer Chemistry

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: Manager of On campus Cafe