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Clark, New Jersey, United States

Paris, Fr

- Responsible for the attraction and recruitment of top, experienced, scientific, and innovative talent in Research & Innovation, Operations Development and Packaging Engineering teams in support of L'Oréal's greater strategies and business needs- Harnesses communication skills, organization, and technical knowledge to build relationships with candidates and key L'Oréal business partners- Conducts recruitment analytics of hires to gain insights and trends into future recruitment needs and changes - Manages the candidate experience from end to end to enhance the attractiveness of L'Oréal as an employer of choice for innovation and research- Partners with Hiring Managers and HR from across all functions to understand hiring needs and develops cohesive search strategies for open and upcoming positions- Act as a resource to the Hiring Managers and HR partners by providing industry insights regarding talent trends, competition, etc.- Grows and maintains L’Oréal talent pipelines through sourcing activity and networking while ensuring data quality and integrity through utilization of our various platforms including LinkedIn Recruiter and Avature- Performance, development, and workload management for a team of 2 direct reports- Participates in special projects including occasional campus visits and industry networking events

Paris, Fr

Paris, Fr

Madison, Nj, Us

- Mentored undergraduate students in research and development of synthetic targets for new photosensitizing Ir complexes- Characterized compounds structurally (1H, 19F, 13C NMR)and evaluated as photosensitizers for photoredox catalysis for batch and flow reactions using NMR and GC.- Served as the lead laboratory instructor for the first-year general chemistry laboratory sequence- Collaborated with faculty on development of lecture and lab course learning objectives for consistency across multiple sections - Acquired and utilized student, instructor, and staff feedback for revising several major laboratory experiments- Lead weekly instructor meetings to discuss future changes to experiments based on student feedback and results. - Lead lectures of General Chemistry I and II (25-40 students) with corresponding laboratories (16 students), as well as sections of Biochemistry Laboratories (12 students).- Developed and led POGIL-style exercises in lectures and laboratories to enhance group problem solving and collaborative skills.- Promoted student self-evaluation through the use of self-assessment tools after major assignments. - Enhanced student experiences through the use of active learning tools in lectures and pre-laboratory talks including group work and iClickers. - Evaluated student performance through diverse assessment tools, providing feedback, and assigned course grades.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

- Supervised laboratory experiments and instrumentation for Laboratory I: Introduction to Chemical Analysis (60 students)- Mentored and assessed student groups in the design of independent, analytical research projects- Evaluated student performance and provided feedback on laboratory assignments and assessments- Graduated to Senior Teaching Assistant, where mentoring and supervisory duties of other teaching assistants were added

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

- Synthesized photosensitizing transition metal complexes (Ir, Zn, Ru, Fe) with improved photostability and catalytic properties.- Designed and synthesized new organic ligands for complexes tailored to specific applications- Characterized complexes computationally, photophysically, electrochemically, and kinetically.- Evaluated complexes for photocatalytic applications including H2O splitting, photocatalytic Zn reduction, photoredox catalysis of synthetic transformations, and photochemical generation of singlet oxygen using NMR, GC, UV-Vis, and MS

Poughkeepsie, Ny, Us

- Conducted organic chemistry laboratory research on the synthesis of C-Shaped, photoluminescent molecules- Characterized complexes structurally and photochemically including NMR (1H, 13C), UV-Vis, and Fluorescence Spectroscopy- Presented research findings at local and national meetings in chemistry- Published results in the Journal of Organic Chemistry- Completed an undergraduate research thesis and defense

Poughkeepsie, Ny, Us

- Prepared sample unknowns for Organic Chemistry I and II laboratories- Monitored laboratory stock and supplies- Designed and assembled student demonstration apparatus

Poughkeepsie, Ny, Us

- Washed and stocked laboratory glassware for Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics- Maintained laboratory supplies in teaching labs as needed

Poughkeepsie, Ny, Us

Mentor students through laboratory experiments while upholding high safety and notebook keeping standards. Graded pre-laboratory assignments.

Poughkeepsie, Ny, Us

Mentor students through various Organic Chemistry experiments while upholding high safety and notebook keeping standards. Aided in chemical waste segregation and collection.

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

- Evaluated regioselectivity of redox-neutral C-H bond functionalization in tetrahydroquinolines using 1H NMR spectroscopy- Externally funded by The New Jersey Space Grant Consortium Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry

Bachelor’S Degree, Chemistry - Biochemistry Option