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Brea, California, United States

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Irvine, California, United States

Orange County, California, United States

Stanton, Ca

- Started in 2015 as an HPTLC Technician.- Quickly promoted to HPTLC Chemist and developed into a lead role. - Achieved mastery of the practical and theoretical aspects of HPTLC identification of botanicals in a high-throughput environment. - In addition to performing routine analyses, I was tasked with writing and executing Validation protocols, and contributing to advanced technical SOPs such as HPTLC Plate Evaluation. - In 2017, I was reassigned to the role of Botanist / Microscopist and Herbarium Supervisor when an opening requiring a Botany degree emerged. - Since then I have been responsible for all microscopy testing results, and for maintaining and curating the vast library of botanical reference material used by the HPTLC lab. - Most recently, I have assisted the Technical HPTLC team by reviewing and writing methods and evaluating data, to ensure that Alkemist labs offers fit-for-purpose identity testing of botanical ingredients and raw materials.

- Worked closely with the Lab Manager and VP of Global Quality and Compliance to develop testing methods and bring quality ingredients to the market fully backed by compliant testing data.- Strategized to implement new botanical identity testing programs with an emphasis on internal HPTLC testing and Macroscopic and Microscopic identification of botanical ingredients. - Additional responsibilities included lot testing for routine parameters such as Ash/AIA, LOD, Psyllium husk swell volume, VO % determination, etc.

Redondo Beach, Ca

- Responsible for weekly product buying, tracking of movement and reaffirming business relations with vendors- Demonstrated expert knowledge of product label claims and DSHEA compliance when conveying informationAs a Whole Body Team Member I worked in a DSHEA compliant environment, and was exposed to some of the pros and cons of the Function-Mechanism vs. Disease label claim rules. I was responsible for stocking and purchasing dietary and herbal supplements and maintaining a clean, customer-friendly environment at all times. I learned many lessons in customer service, inventory management, and was exposed to the consumer side of Dietary Supplements. My experience with Whole Foods helped build the foundation of knowledge that has led me to become an expert Quality Control of dietary supplement ingredients.

Palo Alto, Ca

- Technically reviewed research articles to compare the agricultural cost and productivity of several designated energy crops.- Conducted a quantitative analysis of Giant reed (Arundo donax) to determine the financial feasibility for its use as a biomass source for solid fuel production.- Results determined the optimum locations, climate, fertilizer use, and other parameters to maximize profitability.

Developmental and Molecular Biology: • Managed experimental cell cultures from numerous fungi for long-term developmental study.• Cultivated plant embryos from mutagenized seeds for phenotype and genotype screening.• Estimated differential protein expression in Arabidopsis using RT-PCR.• Transplanted T-DNA to plant nuclei using Agrobacterium plasmid and verified the insertion via GFP.• Practiced PCR, gel electrophoresis, blot methods, and yeast-2 hybrid assays for gene expression analysis.• Learned practical and theoretical skills in high-throughput sequencing using microarray applications.• Studied in depth the variation in cell and tissue development across the Plant kingdom.• Experienced in the use of BLAST database for searching nucleotide and protein alignments in plants and fungi.Analytical Chemistry:• Extracted and identified novel and interesting phytochemicals from plant matter using thin layer chromatography.• Performed experimental methods using infrared and ultraviolet spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.

Campus Greenhouse

• Assisted a postdoctoral researcher with implementing a model water treatment system to reduce Selenium contamination, by studying a constructed wetlands and algal pond with reduced sulfur availability.• Responsible for preparation of algae nutrient solution to maintain optimal wetlands growth conditions. • The Research group’s results showed that the algae increased Selenium uptake in low-sulfur conditions.

Seal Beach

I worked in the restaurant and as a delivery driver for up to 20 hours per week during high school, and up to 30 hours per week during Summer months. My time there was consistent for two years of high school, and I returned for two Summers during vacation from college. In addition to customer service, I handled managerial duties including account balancing and inventory. Frequently, I was expected to work independently without relying on a superior.