Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
Amy Marie Pollard,
**** * ******** *** # ****** Tulsa, OK 74136 865-***-****• acvqhp@r.postjobfree.com High performing chemist/engineer with experience in molecular design and synthesis with knowledge in polymer, biochemistry and chromatography instrumentation. Record of ease in adaptability within various laboratory environments. Confident in educating students and providing informational services to the public.
EDUCATION:
PhD Chemistry • Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA (2016) B.S. Chemistry • University of Tennessee Knoxville, Knoxville, TN (2007) PERTINENT COURSEWORK:
Intermediate Organic Synthesis
Advanced Organic Synthesis
Organic Elucidation
Physical Organic Chemistry
Glycobiology
Biochemistry of Aging
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
AMERICA RADIATION SERVICES, Baton Rouge, LA
Laboratory Project Manager 1/2016 to current
Review data and ensure quality of radiation chemistry laboratory analyses.
Client / laboratory troubleshooting liaison.
Create and deliver laboratory analysis reports to clients.
Reviewed national Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality laboratory analysis contracts. CITY OF TULSA, WATER AND SEWAGE, Tulsa OK
Quality Assurance Analytical Chemist 3/2015 to 9/2015
Write, edit and review laboratory standard operating procedures based on Standard Methods and EPA Methods.
Review data and ensure quality of wastewater inorganic laboratory analysis data.
Troubleshoot and review wet chemistry laboratory tests
Supervise laboratory technicians
ROWLAND GROUP, Tulsa OK
Contract Test Engineer, John Zink 10/2014 to 1/2015
Monitored and conducted vapor recovery experiments on a carbon test stand
Monitored siloxane test stand
Preformed minor environmental duties
CHEMICAL FLOODING TECHNOLOGIES, Tulsa OK
Research and Development Chemist 2013 to 2014
Conducted chemical tracer extraction and analysis for IWTT
Conducted laboratory method and process development
Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Officer – oversee OSHA safety compliance
Performed client relations between field and laboratory
Performed client invoicing and cash flow analysis LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, Baton Rouge, LA
Graduate Researcher, Organic Chemistry Division 2008 to2016 Develop and conduct synthesis of monomers, prostaglandin, and terpenes
Conducted oxidative ozonolysis studies using various solvents
Developed synthesis for monomers used in molecularly imprinted polymers
Conducted research to develop a new synthesis for prostaglandins Organic Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant 2008 to 2012 Teach intermediate university level chemistry theory and organic chemistry laboratory
Taught basic and intermediate general and organic chemistry
Managed 12-40 students while preforming chemistry experiments while maintaining a high level of safety
Prepared solutions and prep laboratories for classes CITY OF BATON ROUGE, Baton Rouge, LA 2011 to2013
Library Board of Control, Reference and Computer Divisions, Librarian Technician
Assist patrons with a various information and reference requests
Troubleshoot library system internet
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE, Knoxville, TN 2005 to 2007 Department of Chemistry, Researcher
Synthesized azide tagged phospholipids for cell recognition Food Science Center of Excellence, Researcher 2004
Performed DNA isolations on dairy cow milk samples
DNA amplification via Real Time PCR
Biological waste management
Tennessee Recreation Center, Receptionist 2003-2007
Assist patrons with equipment and locker rentals
Perform generic receptionist duties including bookkeeping, reservations, answering telephone calls, and providing center information as needed. UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, BIRMINGHAM, Birmingham, AL 5/2002 to 8/2002 Department of Biochemistry, Researcher
Isolated to bacteria phages from a library of two million which bind to the surface ovarian cancer cell
Worked with rare stains of E.Coli for viral amplification PHILANTHROPIC EXPERIENCE:
Consultant: Emmett Pollard Philanthropy Society (www.eppshelps.org)
High School Chemistry Tutor, Louisiana School for the Deaf; Baton Rouge, LA
Emergency Service Volunteer, Ocshner Medical Center, Baton Rouge
FirstLook Youth Council Assisted the distribution of $25,000 for The Joseph S. Bruno Charitable Foundation
MEMBERSHIP & HONORS:
Graduate Alliance for Education in
Louisiana Supplement Award for
STEM minority (2009)
Bridge to Doctorate Program LS-
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority
Participation Program Fellowship
(2007-2009)
Education is Freedom Scholarship
(2003-2007)
University of Tennessee Alumni
Scholarship (2003-2004)
University of Tennessee Honors
Scholarship (2003-2007)
University of Tennessee African
American Achievers Scholarship
(2003-2007)
American Chemical Society
American Association for the
Advancement of Science
Iota Sigma Pi: National Honor
Society for Women in Chemistry
SKILLS:
Software: LIMS, Ominon, Chameleon, Agilent Chemstation, Mestrc Nova and Topsin for magnetic resonance data manipulation
Instrumentation: LACHAT, GCMS, NMR, FTIR, and HPLC
Operating Systems: Windows XP, Vista, & Seven
Languages: English- Fluent, French – Intermediate, American Sign Language- Intermediate
References
Dr. Michael L. Miller,
Community Outreach Research
Development Department; University of
Alabama, Birmingham AL 773-***-****
Dr. Michael D. Best,
Department of Chemistry, University of
Tennessee; Knoxville TN
Dr. Roger Laine,
Department of Biochemistry, Louisiana
State University; Baton Rouge LA
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