Objective
I am a highly organized, dedicated and self-motivated individual, seeking a position that will be able to bring me into and become part of the marine environment, where I can bring excellence to myself and my job.
Experience
Analytical Chemist, Complete Environmental Testing, Stratford, CT, July 2004- present
o Responsible for various assays on a large quantity of soil, sludge and water samples that include total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH), total suspended/dissolved solids, percent weight, pH, preparation of CT Extractable TPH, oil and grease, ion chromatography, cyanide, ammonia, alkalinity, physical parameters, hexavalent chromium and additional analysis.
o Required to self-manage daily workload, meet expiration dates and customer quality deadlines, while keeping stringent quality control and quality assurance measures.
o Produce and rewrite standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
o Able to type well, use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and particular software for instruments.
Aquarist Intern, Audubon Society of Rhode Island, Bristol, RI, December 2002- May 2004
o Maintained fresh and saltwater systems, replaced filters and conducted water changes, husbandry of all fish, invertebrates, vertebrates, birds, turtles and snakes at the aquarium
o Helped with events, odd jobs, and assist patrons with questions.
Waitress, USS Chowder Pot, Branford, CT, May 2003- September 2004
o Personal and organizational skills used while serving customers.
o Flexibility and commitment to changing schedules.
Administrative Assistant, Beazley Realtors, North Haven, CT Summer 2003
o Secretarial skills in filing, answering phones, talking to customers, making appointments, completing reports and searches.
Education
North Branfrod High School, North Branford, CT Class of 2004
Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology and
concentration in Mathematics, 2004
Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI
Certification
Skils
Gained a vast knowledge of species by creating two extensive herbariums for botany and phycology. It included collecting, identification, scientific name, reproduction cycle and a diagram of the specific cell.
Isolating DNA by gel electrophoresis and gene cloning.
Grew phytoplankton on a large scale within a lab.
Ran project growing the algae, Chondrus crispus, inside a laboratory with free flowing water.
Did an observational study on the herring gull, Larus argentatus, gained skills of surveillance, patience, note taking, depiction and journal writing.
Wrote several laboratory reports after the completion of the experiment.
Coordinated and wrote marine biology projects solo or within a group.
Able to handle many responsibilities, projects and instructions under specific regulations or pressure.
I enjoy being able to lead or participate with a small amount or large amount of people, where I have excellent skills in interaction, oral and written communication.
Thrive in working in an upbeat challenging environment where knowledge can be obtained to make myself a better person.
Positive attitude while in and out of work and easily able to get along well with others.