Sales Assistant

KETTERING, OHIO *****

330-***-**** • abnnu8@r.postjobfree.com

CHELSEA SNYDER

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in analytical or environmental chemistry as a chemist or lab

technician with high energy where exceptional problem solving skills are desired

WORK OF EXPERIENCE

May 2007-March 2009 Soprema Inc. Wadsworth, Ohio

R&D Chemist

Responsibilities:

- Research and development of architectural coatings for waterproofing

-Experience in synthesis, formulation, and scale-up production

- Knowledge of ASTM testing methods for coatings

- Worked closely with technical, sales, and marketing departments to

troubleshoot problems, develop new products, reformulate existing products,

and develop marketing strategies

- Worked to reduce cost, meet UL and environmental requirements

- Working on development of Green products

- Responsible for purchasing and maintaining lab supplies, chemicals and

reagents

- Experience with lab and testing instruments for coatings

Aug. 2006-May 2007 College of Wooster Wooster, Ohio

Research Assistant

Responsibilities:

- Developed, proposed and carried out an original research idea:

Characterization of the Extraction Potential of Swellable Sol-gels in the

Presence of Aqueous and Gas Phase Non-polar Organic Molecules: Progress

Towards a New Type of Chemical Sensor

- Worked closely with advisor and in collaboration with other students

- Made modifications to instruments: HPLC UV-VIS, TGA, and designed my

own equipment to perform analysis

- Made presentations detailing research and progress

EDUCATION

Aug. 2003-May 2007 College of Wooster Wooster, Ohio

BA Chemistry

Dean’s List

GPA 3.4/4.0

Chemistry Courses: Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Organic

Chemistry I and II, Advanced Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical

Chemistry I and II, Inorganic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry

Leadership Training

Extracurriculars: Soccer, Track, Chem. Club, Pi Kappa

Aug. 2009-Present University of Dayton Dayton, Ohio

MS Material Engineering

Degree in Progress Fall 2009

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