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Arvada, Colorado, United States

Primary analyst for EPA SW9030/9034 method of determination of acid-soluble sulfides and EPA 350.1 method of determination of ammonia • Demonstrated proficiency and reliability for completing weekly analysis of over 200 water and sold matrix samples.• Ensured environmental protocols were followed by training three new analysts in standardizing reagents and generating calibration curves.• Guaranteed lab efficiency by decreasing instrument downtime through maintaining two gas diffusion UV-Vis spectrometers.Secondary analyst for EPA 300.0/SW9056 ion chromatography (IC) determination of six anions • Consistently met strict deadlines for 500+ water samples weekly by supporting primary analyst in prepping samples and reviewing results from IC instruments.• Lowered resampling cost by receiving and analyzing fast expiring (48hr) samples. • Enabled lab to meet analysis goals by continuously servicing four ion chromatography instruments for minimal downtime and allowing for more samples to be analyzed.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Investigation of Stereospecificity for Electrophilic Addition of Bromine to cis-beta-methylstyrene under the supervision of Dr. Nicholas Kallan.• Generated species for stereospecificity studies by synthesizing and purifying compounds through column chromatography.• Determined diastereomer mixture ratios by analyzing the methyl doublets of the product mixture in 1H NMR spectra.• Optimized conditions for bromination of cis-beta-methylstyrene targeting specific diastereomeric ratio mixtures by modifying substrate, bromine, and addition of a secondary bromonium source concentration.• Communicated research findings in a poster presentation to faculty from multiple universities and submission of a final report at an annual WAESO conference.

Brighton, Colorado, United States

• Increased sales by achieving weekly $1,000 warranty attachments for computers and printers. Used expertise in technology to further provide recommendations for add on items for customers. • Expanded customer interactions by reducing time spent sorting freight and merchandising products. • Improved customer retention by advocating to reach daily goals for new rewards sign ups at the cash register. • Prevented profit loss during annual inventory through consistent organization. Routine organization of products ensured accurate counts and overall cleanliness.

Master Of Science - Ms, Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Track and Field athlete for four years