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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.

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