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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

1. Function as a project field coordinator, interacting with the client and requisite personnel on-site.2. Adhere to and review project budgets and monthly invoices.3. Mentor and train staff engineers, geologists, and scientists regarding fieldwork, data review and evaluation, and deliverable production.4. Evaluate field results, write, and review technical reports with recommendations.5. Build and maintain familiarity with current federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and requirements for both in-house work and client needs.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Lab Supervisor -Water Treatment & Materials1. Provide direction, guidance, and training to water treatment lab personnel.2. Create and maintain detailed instructions for the proper setup and operation of all lab equipment.3. Draft and implement procedural changes within the lab to facilitate safety, productivity, consistency, and attainment of departmental goals.4. Conduct weekly lab resource meetings with the engineers to assist them in providing the necessary resources to manage their projects through each phase of development.5. Develop and maintain a laboratory inventory management system which relates the status o components, equipment, instrumentation, and accessories in the lab at any given time.6. Serve as the safety council representative of the facility7. Conduct periodic safety committee meetings. Provide the leadership necessary to develop and maintain adherence to all safety rules and procedures within the lab and company.8. Ensure communication link is strong between the Water Treatment Laboratories and all other departments.EHS Coordinator1. Implement, oversee, and adapt policies and programs to improve the organization's environmental and safety performance2. Ensure complies with current and future regulations and standards, and protect its reputation.3. Responsible for providing leadership by developing strategies for effective environmental, health, safety and security programs for the facility.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

1. Performed analysis on technologies such as filters and UVC lights for the disinfection of microorganisms at different concentrations and flow rates 2. Researched sensors that can detect undesirable changes in pH, Total Organic Carbon, and biofilm in reverse osmosis systems. 3. Performed maintenance of laboratories instruments specifically ICP-MS, GC-MS, IC, UV-VIS, particle analyzer, and biosafety cabinet 4. Conducted and maintain safety trainings for the Water Treatment Department .5. Assisted Laboratory Supervisor with the trainings of new employees including technicians, co-ops, interns, and high school students

Milwaukee, Wi

1. Helped with the development of a membrane platform that would remove Aluminum and microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.2. Performed analysis on filters for the removal of microorganisms at different concentrations and flow rates.3. Researched sensors that can detect undesirable changes in pH and biofilm presence in reverse osmosis systems.4. Analyzed water samples for the presence of VOC, trace metals, and hardness using instruments such as ICP-MS, GC-MS, Titrator, and UV-VIS.

Milwaukee, Wi

1. Performed research in the preparation of a membrane that could remove and disinfect microorganisms such as E.coli and MS2 viruses.2. Assisted with water softener quality control by testing water softener cycles at different settings and conductivities of the softened water. 3. Other responsibilities included preparation of resources for biological and chemical testing such as standards for ICP-MS, analysis of water samples, preparation of nutrients for bacteria and viruses, disinfection of testing materials and analysis of bacteria and virus growth.

Grader for General Chemistry II

Weekly laboratory set up and take down, preparation of solutions, cleaning of glassware, and organization of instruments and chemicals for inventory.

Organized student study sessions multiple times per week outside of class to assist the students that were enrolled in this class.

One-on-one tutor for Intermediate Algebra.

Master'S Degree, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Biochemistry

Bachelor Of Science In Chemistry, Biochemistry Emphasis – Acs Approved, Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: Alchemist Club Member

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