Synthetic Organic Chemist
Demonstrated ability to leverage previous skill-sets as required by existing company needs
Performed diverse roles as needed by the shifting expectations present in a variety of positions
Improved professional relationships through collaborative work with peers, the training of undergraduate researchers, and the management of teams
Experience
Sales/Operations/Customer Service Manager
Office Depot, Greenville, SC, 2018-Present
Performed well in several management roles
Manage inventory based on projected sales trends
Oversee day to day operation of store and assign duties as needed
Communicate all company policies and procedures to employees and ensure they are carried out
Interviewing and selection of applicants for open positions
Generate monthly sales reports for management review
Implement loss prevention tactics
Postdoctoral Researcher
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 2016-2018
Joined the lab of Professor George R. Pettit to work on the synthesis of phenpanstatin and dolastatin 10 analogues
Increased reaction yield by 20% method modification
Recommissioned a dormant laboratory space bringing it up to research facility standards Including addressing EH&S concerns
Mentoring of an undergraduate research group
Graduate Research Assistant
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 2009-2015
Joined the lab of Professor Ana L. Moore to pursue the study of systems that mimic the reaction center of synthetic photosystem II.
Synthesized and studied nanoparticles formed in reverse micelles
Designed, prototyped and built several scientific instruments that were used in published work
Used computational methods to study the kinetics of molecular systems
Synthesized dyes for use in organic photocells
Skills
Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Chemical Instrumentation (UV/VIS/IR/NMR/MALDI-TOF/GC-MS)
Computational Chemistry
Quantum Mechanics
Management
Electronic Circuit Design, Prototyping and Layout
Programming (Python, C(++), HTML)
Windows/Mac/Linux Proficiency
Computer maintenance and repair
Productivity Software (MS Office, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Highlights
Adapted to fill diverse roles as necessary
10 years of experience in chemistry in a lab setting
3 years of experience in management
Teaching programing and electronics classes at the Evergreen State College
Education
Ph.D. Chemistry
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
B.A.Sc. Chemistry and Mathematics
Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA