ELIZABETH S. SHEFFIELD

*** ***** ***. *********, ** 28443

910-***-**** or 910-***-****

SUMMARY

Driven Environmental professional with six years progressively responsible

experience within

administrative, field and laboratory environments. Optimize efficiency and

accuracy via extreme attention to detail and exceptional organizational

skills. Demand quality workmanship of self and colleagues while striving to

exceed expectations. Exceptional problem solving abilities, communication

skills, and professional business acumen.

EXPERIENCE

ELEMENT ONE, INC. Wilmington, NC (7/2007-9/2010)

Lab Technician

Inorganic samples metals preparation and analysis per SW-846 Protocol 20th

Edition.

Chemical Solution prep, prepared chemical solutions for use in processing

materials following standardized formulas and experimental procedures.

Computerized data collection and graph presentation and analyzed samples by

Perkin Elmer FIMS.

PARADIGM ANALYTICAL LABS, INC. Wilmington, NC 2/2000-2/2003

Administrative and Laboratory Assistant (9/2003-2/2003)

Assist two Project Managers with data collection, organization and

submittal to client. Monitor and

maintain client documentation utilizing extensive analytical laboratory

knowledge. Collaborate with

Laboratory Analysts to rectify data discrepancies and ensure accuracy.

Serve as initial point of

contact for company clientele. Develop reports based upon analytical

testing data and submit to

client. Organize the sampling list; prioritize daily testing workload and

delegate assignments to

Analysts. Train new staff on company regulations and job responsibilities.

Maintain responsibility

for company-wide office supplies inventory. Assist with wet lab and Dioxin

lab extraction

procedures.

Extractionist (2/2000-9/2003)

Utilize extraction techniques consistent with EPA methods for

Dioxins/Furans and Polychlorinated

Biphenyls (PCBs). Perform extractions of air, soil and other matrices using

the Soxlet-Dean-Stark

(SDS) apparatus. Perform water extractions using microsteam (MEX), Carbon

Absorption (CAD),

Continuous Liquid Liquid (CLLE), and separatory funnel techniques.

Proficient with Accelerated

Solvent Extractor usage and troubleshooting. Use low pressure column

chromatography to eliminate

interferences prior to analysis. Familiar with Hewlett Packard GC and MS

instruments and software.

Introduced to Micromass High Resolution GC/MS. Within a team of three,

managed overall lab

operations including work prioritization, equipment and supplies inventory,

and staff training.

Trained new lab personnel on procedures and ensured quality controls.

EDUCATION

B.S., Environmental Science; Biology Emphasis, 1999

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT WILMINGTON

Continuing Education Business Coursework, 2002

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Wilmington, NC

A.A.S., Pre-Science -Honors Graduate, 1997

JAMES SPRUNT COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Kenansville, NC

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