EBONY C. PETERSEN
*** **** ***** ***** ********** PA 15601
**************@*****.*** ● Cell: 724-***-****
Magna Cum Laude graduate with B.S. in Biology, minor in
Forensic Science, with 3.83 GPA.
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position within a general company or laboratory environment, that utilizes my skills, work ethic,
achievements, and strong academic background.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
● Extensive experience working in general public and fast-paced environments. ● Strong organizational,
interpersonal, and technical skills. ● Trustworthy, ethical, and discreet. ● Able to establish and maintain
effective working relationships. ● Able to multi-task effectively. ● Self-motivated, energetic, and able to
work independently. ● Proficient with Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor of Science May 2009
Major: Biology - Minor: Forensic Science
SETON HILL UNIVERSITY, Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Overall GPA: 3.83/4.0
Honors: Magna cum laude
Courses Completed (with Labs)
● Organic Chemistry I & II ● Criminalistics ● Cell Biology ● Genetics ● Ecological Plant
Physiology ● Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy ●General Physics I ● Quantitative Analysis I & II
LABORATORY SKILLS
• Chemistry
Instrumentation: Spectrophotometer 20 to measure light intensity ● FT-IR Spectrometer to
identify organic compounds ● GC-MS to identify unknown samples ● NMR Spectrometer to
determine the structural formula ● IR spectrometer to determine functional groups.
Techniques: Filtration ● Titration ● Multi Step Syntheses ● Purification ● Calibration ● Melting Point
Determination ●Standardization ● Quantitative Transfer ● Thin layer/Gas chromatography ● Distillation ●
Rotary Evaporation ● Crystallization ● Extraction● Refluxing reaction mixture.
• Biology:
Instrumentation: Thermal Cycler to amplify DNA ● Centrifuge to isolate and separate suspensions ●
Hemocytometer to count cells ● Compound microscope/Stereo microscope to view specimens under high
and low power- magnification (respectively) ● Polarized Microscope for mineral identification.
Techniques: Agarose Gel electrophoresis ● PCR ● Staining/Mounting of Slides ● Restriction Mapping ●
SDS-PAGE● Western Blotting ● Preparation of Molar solutions ● Scanning electron microscopy ●
Fluorescent Microscopy ● Cell Plating.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY & EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Four Points by Sheraton, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601
GUEST SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, November 2009- Current
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests; answer telephones using proper etiquette.
• Process all guest check-ins/check-outs, reservations, changes, and cancellations.
• Secure payment; verify and adjust billing.
• Activate and issue room keys to guests on daily basis; process all requests and relay messages.
• Run, print, and review cashier and closing reports in the computer system.
• Follow all company policies/procedures.
• Move, lift, or carry objects weighing less than or equal to 20 pounds without assistance.
Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802
COURT CLERK INTERN, Jury Division, June- August 2008
COURT CLERK INTERN, Probate & Traffic Division, June- August 2006
• Assisted the public at the counter; received payment for fines, prepared cashier slips, etc.
• Analyzed case files information for computer entry; scanned documents through imaging system.
• Received, reviewed, stamped, scanned, and distributed incoming court documents.
• Prepared court documents including subpoenas, notice of entry of orders, etc.
• Assisted in trial preparation; posted calendars, pulled case files for courtroom use, etc.
• Reviewed motions and briefing; certified court documents, sorted and processed mail.
• Maintained case files and legal documents; retrieved and filed documents in proper
location.
Virgin Islands Police Department, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802
CLERICAL ASSISTANT, June – August 2005
• Typed letters and reports; ordered and maintained office supplies.
• Answered the telephone; provided general information; conveyed messages.
• Retrieved information; updated police information; sorted mail.
• Typed and filed police forms; addressed envelopes; photocopied records.
ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS / ACTIVITIES
• Senior Citizens Home, Volunteer, 2009
• Biology Club, Member, 2008 -2009
• Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Member, 2006 - 2009
• Academic Computer Lab Work Study Group, Member, 2005-2006
• Elizabethan Seton Scholarship, 2005-2009
• Dean’s List, 2005-2009
• Academic Achievement Award, 2005