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Athens, Georgia, United States

Developed a method to determine the absolute configuration of carbohydrates/amino acids by IMMS• Characterized a HILIC retention time model to predict a peptide’s retention behavior to providecomplementary information to MS/MS• Evaluated the efficiency of various stationary phases to improve the characterization of N-linkedglycans, enabling more accurate glycomics studies• Collaborated with faculty advisors, fellow graduate students, and industry experts to align researchprojects with broader academic and industry goals

Directed lab experiments for introductory general chemistry courses, providing hands-oninstruction to undergraduate students• Established clear learning objectives for each experiment and managed 3 classrooms with 24students each, ensuring effective instruction and safety compliance

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Developed a HILIC-LC-MS MRM method to quantify small uridine diphosphate metabolites from300 cell cultures for an internal bioinformatics platform• Focused on the identification and analysis of post-translational modifications (PTMs), with a focuson glycosylation patterns in glycoproteins• Utilized both bottom-up and top-down proteomic approaches to thoroughly characterize proteinsand their modifications

Houston, Texas Area

Managed undergraduate lab experiments for introductory general and organic chemistry courses,offering guidance to students while ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols• Established clear objectives for each experiment, maintained safety protocols, and managedmultiple classrooms with 32 students each year• Supervised students in using laboratory equipment such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)and Gas Chromatography (GC), and adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learningstyles

Houston, Texas, United States

Isolated and separated environmental pollutants in water-soluble food dyes to evaluatecontamination risks and their potential link to ADHD• Conducted identification, isolation, and analysis of fatty acids in earthworms to determine theirchemical composition for use as an alternative protein source• Utilized high-performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC), high-performance liquidchromatography (HPLC), and infrared and Raman spectroscopy for detailed analysis andcharacterization

San Diego, California, United States

• Analyzed environmental samples to detect levels of nicotine and cotinine, supporting research intothe effects of third-hand smoke and contributing to broader public health studies• Detected the CA 15-3 biomarker for breast cancer using nonlinear laser wave mixing technology,aiding in early diagnosis and research• Applied advanced separation techniques with capillary electrophoresis to analyze variouscompounds in research studies

Ghana

MHIRT trainees travel to Ghana to perform research on diabetes using ethnobotany methods.In addition to their individual research projects, students on the MHIRT project in Ghana are trained to do the following:gather the supplies and equipment needed to perform organic chemistry studies in a remote locationextract critical elements from plantsuse silica gel chromatography, alkaloid detection, and HPLC methodology

Greater San Diego Area

Building Service Standards Surpass expectations regarding customer service Seek and communicate customer feedback in regard to school and home use of products Build a unique and lasting relationship with customers

Phoenix, Arizona Area

America Reads Tutor at Mesa Arts Academy: Worked one-on-one with partner child for 2-3 sessions per week Provided detailed feedback of child’s progress on lesson plans so that age appropriate books and activities can be selected by America Reads student coordinator Communicated effectively with Public Service Office, as well as teachers and administrators Worked with child to fill out a “Family Update” each week so that families are informed of child’s development Assisted elementary school children with improving their reading skills Planned field trips to promote reading to elementary school at the college for over 300 students

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Spent four weeks exploring the rich heritage of one of the world’s most influential countries, while taking courses that focus in and around Britain. Nottingham, England, associated with the famous story of Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest, is located in England’s beautiful Midland

Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales serviceAssess customers needs and provide assistance Maintain in-stock and presentable condition assigned areasActively seek out customers in storeRemain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available optionsTeam up with co-workers to ensure proper customer serviceBuild productive trust relationships with customers

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemistry

Master'S Degree, Chemistry

Master Thesis "Identification and Fractionation of Organic Constituents in Food Coloring by HP-TLC, FT-IR, and UV-Visible Spectroscopy"

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Target Hope (Summer 2013),The Black Student Science Organization (Vice-President 2014-2015 and Secretary.