Kenneth Kall

Email: abo3cv@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** ******* **

City: Middleburg Hts

State: OH

Zip: 44130

Country: USA

Phone: 440-***-****

Skill Level: Entry

Salary Range: 35

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Kenneth Kall

13257 Wengatz Dr. Middleburg Hts. Ohio 44130

440-***-**** abo3cv@r.postjobfree.com

Self motivated chemist offering some experience in organic synthesis in both an internship and R&D laboratory setting.

In-depth knowledge and experience in organic and polymer chemistry; experience using instrumentation such as AA, FTIR, HPLC, GC/MS, UV/Vis, viscometer, and autotitrator.

Excellent technical expertise and laboratory skills

Education

Hiram College Hiram, Ohio May, 2012

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry (GPA: 3.75)

Minor: Biomedical Humanities

Honors: Dean's List (Every semester), Alpha Society Member (Every year), Lubrizol Scholarship, Trustee Scholarship, Magna Cum Laude

Courses: Completed, in addition to required courses, Intermediate Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Chemistry Research Methods. Chemistry elective: Polymer Research

Activities: Class Representative (Sr.) Chemistry Club, Peer Tutor, Robinson Memorial Volunteer

Experience

EMERALD PERFORMANCE MATERIALS Akron, Ohio

Research Chemist May 2012 - Present

* Conduct Synthesis experiments on reactive liquid polymers.

* Perform reactions pertaining to the up-scaling of products from lab to pilot plant size.

* Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.

* Write technical papers and reports and prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.

* Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency and to diagnose malfunctions.

* Conduct quality control tests.

HIRAM COLLEGE Hiram, Ohio

Research Internship May 2011 - August 2011

* Synthesize a sterically hindered tris-terpyridine from mesityline using multiple reactions with Carol Shreiner

* Analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, and reactions, utilizing chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometry techniques.

* Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.

* Confer with scientists and engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.

* Write technical papers and reports and prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.

* Perform chemical literature searches using online databases.

General and Organic Chemistry Teaching Assistant

* Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.

* Prepare test solutions, compounds, and reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct test.

* Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.

* Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.

PIZZA PAN Cleveland, Ohio

Shift Manager April 2008 - May 2012

* Train workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures.

* Resolve customer complaints regarding food service.

* Observe and evaluate workers and work procedures in order to ensure quality standards and service.

* Assign duties, responsibilities, and work stations to employees in accordance with work requirements.

* Recommend measures for improving work procedures and worker performance to increase service quality and enhance job safety.

Skills

o Leadership and Instruction

o Motivated self-starter with a strong desire to learn

o Professional, attitude and demeanor, appearance

o Computer abilities: Windows, XP, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, Research Databases

o Reliable, flexible, and hard working

References

o Carol Shreiner, Associate Professor, Chemistry

o Jeremy Passatta, Advanced Chemist, Emerald Performance Materials

o Colleen Fried, Chair of Hiram College Chemistry Dept./ Adviser

o Frank Tulio, General Manager, Pizza Pan

o Jody Modarelli, Professor, Biochemistry

References Available Upon Request

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