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Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Performs standard analytical tests on water samples obtained from source water, purificationplants, and distribution systems to detect and determine relevant characteristics ~~pH level, chlorine residue, turbidity, ammonia, threshold odors, radioactivity, fluoride concentration-Analyzes materials used in treating water at filtration plants (blended.

- Proficient on the following Wet Chemistry methods: Total Suspended Solids, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Soluble Chemical Oxygen Demand, pH, Carbonaceous Biological Oxygen Demand, Total Dissolved Solids, Total Organic Carbon, Ammonia, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (Standard Method 22nd Edition)- Proficient on the following Microbiology analyses: Colilert.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

- Proficient on the following Wet Chemistry analyses: Total Suspended Solids, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Soluble Chemical Oxygen Demand, pH, Carbonaceous Biological Oxygen Demand, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Organic Carbon, Total Dissolved Solids (Standard Method 22nd Edition) - Proficient on the following Microbiology analyses: Colilert.

- Assisted with receiving samples – verifying COCs, taking receipt temperatures, labeling bottles, organizing walk-in, and processing COC into LIMS- Processed test results from subcontract laboratory analysis in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)- Completed sampling projects such as Boron pour off and preservation, biomonitoring pour off, and.

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Kirksville, MO

- Assisted with all front of house activities: preparing, cooking, and plating food, waiting on guests, running food/drink items, helping bus tables, run cash register, taking phone orders, and other tasks as needed- Managed the cash register and delivery driver pouches during shift changes- Trained new staff members of all positions (servers, drivers, and.

Kirksville, MO

- Assisted clients, who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault, in case management, goal setting, resource referrals, and general support- Provided legal advocacy to clients in terms of completing Orders of Protection, obtaining legal options, coordination between law enforcement and prosecutors, and attending court- Helped maintain shelter.

Kirksville, MO

- Responsible for ordering and maintaining stock in the Art and Hobbies department- Processed shipments to ensure product availably for customers- Recommended merchandise based on customer’s needs- Displayed appropriate signage for weekly sales promotions - Operated a cash register and knowledge of return/exchange policies

Fort Myers, Florida Area

-Performed a variety of analytical determinations, physical measurements, and bacteriological assays on treated and untreated wastewater, as well as surface and well water. **Total Suspended Solids, Total Dissolved Solids, Nitrate, Fecal Coliforms, Total Coliforms, Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Conductivity, pH-Prepared chemical.

Cape Coral, FL

-Worked cash register processing sales and returns-Assisted customers with all questions and advice (dog food selection, new animal help, etc.)-Completed tasks related to stocking, merchandising, and other general store tasks

Rock Island, IL

-Receiving, verifying, and processing prospective student inquires from the territory assigned -Entering prospective student data from inquiry cards obtained through various on and off campus events-Escorting individuals or groups around campus, on campus tours, or to places of interest-Supporting admissions office with large on-campus visit.

Schaumburg, IL

-Assisted in creating a fun & safe environment during Family Hours-Ensured Aquatics Team Members provided a safe and friendly environment for the Member-Completed and documented daily inspections to ensure pool area cleanliness and safety (chemical check, capacity counts, lifeguard rotation schedule, etc.)-Assisted in managing & supporting all Aquatics.

Wood Dale, IL

-Performed laboratory tests and analyses, including biochemical oxygen demand, chlorine, pH, total and suspended solids, volatile solids, and fecal coliforms in order to establish plant operational parameters and meet EPA regulations-Shadowed the daily operations and maintenance of the wastewater plant and lift stations, to insure the City's compliance.

Davenport, IA

-Assisted the Manager of Farmer services in providing the best support to our farmers-Organized and managed farmer information-Working knowledge of Ag Leader SMS farm mapping software-Assisted the Data Operations manager in building scaleable data operations-Gained experience of working with a startup company

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental Studies

Graduate Certificate, Geographic Information Systems (Gis)

Bachelor’S Degree, Environmental Studies, Geology, Geography

Activities and Societies: Epsilon Sigma Alpha service sorority member, Udden Geology Club, Admissions Ambassador-Double Majoring in.

High School