RICHARD D. TSCHIRHART

***** *******, ***. ***, *** Park, MI 48237 ● 248-***-****

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EXPERIENCE

City of Detroit, Department of Water and Sewerage Detroit, MI Analytical Chemist (1979–2004)

• Worked in each department, performing chemical analysis of both plant and industrial waste samples collected on-site in various parts of the metropolitan area

• Expertise in methods included, but were not limited to, atomic absorption spectroscopy, gas chromatography, ICP spectroscopy, several bench wet chemical methods (BOD, oil and grease extraction, quality assurance sample preparation, infrared spectroscopy)

• Several methods required computer program use

Self-Employment (1975–1979)

• Used several skills in building trade, including painting, wall papering, and wood finishing, in the restoration Victorian era homes in one of Detroit's historic districts as well as other private homes

Michigan Chrome and Chemical Detroit, MI

Chemist (1972–1975)

• Performed primarily titration to maintain proper levels of chemicals in the many metal plating baths

• Used mechanical and metallurgical tests to evaluate the quality of the plating

• Utilized sight evaluation of plates when necessary to judge state of plating baths EDUCATION

Wayne State University

• Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, May 1971

• GPA: 3.4

• Language Skills: Proficient in German

• Computer Skills: Basic and Fortran, Microsoft Office ADDITIONAL INTERESTS & SKILLS

• Botany: I have a lifelong interest in identifying plants, and know a great deal about their care.

• Genealogy: I’m adept at the research and networking skills needed for this pursuit. I've contributed huge amounts of information to mine and others family histories.

• Geography: I’ve traveled extensively, and am a lover of maps. REFERENCES

Eugene Casazza, 586-***-****, acrar0@r.postjobfree.com

Dennis Staszak, 410-***-****, acrar0@r.postjobfree.com

Esther Ingber, 248-***-****, acrar0@r.postjobfree.com

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