KATHERINE K. DUFFY
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EDUCATION
Stonehill College, Easton, MA
Bachelor of Science Major: Biochemistry May 2013
Thesis: Preparation of Cycloheptenone for Trifluoromethyl Directed Bridging of γ-Silyl Cycloheptyl Systems
Course Work: Organic Chemistry I&II, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic
Chemistry of the Cell, Biochemistry I&II, Biochemistry Laboratory, Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Virology
Laboratory Skills: H1NMR, C12NMR, COSY-NMR, HETCOR-NMR, UV Spectroscopy, SDS-PAGE, GC, IR, GC/MS,
HPLC, PCR, Ion-exchange Chromatography, Peptide synthesis, Protein purification, DNA sequencing, Sterile technique
RESEARCH AND LAB EXPERIENCE
Stonehill College Undergraduate Research, North Easton, MA September 2011–
May 2013
Independent Researcher
• Examined bridging qualities of the γ-silyl effect on seven membered ring
• Designed and implemented procedures for the synthesis of cycloheptenone
• Optimized production of oxoammonium salts for highly efficient oxidation
• Mastered laboratory techniques and protocols as well as proper documentation of results
Stonehill College Chemistry Department, North Easton, MA September 2011– May 2012
General Chemistry Lab Teaching Assistant
• Prepared solutions for general chemistry laboratory experiments
• Neutralized solutions to ensure appropriate and safe disposal
• Instructed students as to how experiments should be carried out and helped trouble shoot
Stonehill College Biology Department, North Easton, MA September 2009 – May 2011
Ecology/ Biology Laboratory Assistant
• Transferred laboratory manuals and data to a digital system
• Archived and organized all ecology laboratory materials
• Collected field data and materials to be used in ecology laboratory experiments
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
The Wellesley Island Hotel, Thousand Island Park, NY Summers of 2010-2013
Server
• Trained new staff members on daily responsibilities
• Communicated effectively with other staff members and management to provide exceptional customer service
• Used each customer as an opportunity to make a successful sale
LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE
Student Alumni Association, North Easton, MA March 2010 – May 2013
Vice President
• Oversaw all internal operations of the organization; prepared training and supervised committee chairs
• Worked with the executive board to approve and organize reunion weekend
• Recruited new students to apply for SAA, resulting in 45 new applicants
Chair of Career Services May 2011 – May 2012
• Organized alumni careers dinner and contacted alumni directly to attend
• Allocated work to be done in order for tasks to be accomplished efficiently
Mentoring Through the Arts, North Easton, MA
Mentor January 2013 – May 2013
• Coordinated creative projects for at risk youth to educate them on sustainability and farming
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, ChemDraw