Sales Quality Control
Resume:
James H. Riddell
Merriam KS 66204
*********@*****.***
Objective
Seeking a challenging position where my outstanding communication skills, disciplined work ethic, and extensive coursework in Chemistry and Mathematics will be utilized.
Education
Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry and Mathematics, GPA: 3.561 May 14, 2011
Relevant Coursework (Experience with NMR, IR, GC, HPLC, TLC, MS and UV Spectrum)
1. Organic Chemistry I and II with Labs: Work with chromatography, spectroscopy and advanced synthetic reactions.
2. Analytical Chemistry with Lab: Work with gravimetric, volumetric and other instrumental methods of analysis.
3. Biochemistry Chemistry I: Biosynthesis and metabolism of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates.
4. Instrumental Analysis I and II with Labs: Methods of spectrophotometry are emphasized with a survey of chromatography and electrochemistry.
5. Physical Chemistry I and II with Lab: Principles of physical chemistry with emphasis on thermodynamics, equilibria, kinetics and quantum mechanics.
6. Inorganic Chemistry: An advanced course in theoretical and inorganic chemistry.
7. Chromatography, Infrared, NMR, Titrations, UV-Vis, Mass Spectrometry
8. Physics I/ II and Labs, Calculus I/II/III, Linear Algebra, Numerical Methods, Abstract Algebra, Probability and Statistics I/II
Undergraduate Research
Chemistry Department Dr. Pedia Bobalova-Parvanova January 2010 – May 2011
Rockhurst University (in collaboration with Louisiana State University) Kansas City, MO
1. Research project: Computational Study of a Catalytic Copper Complex used to capture atmospheric CO2
2. Research project: Computational Study of the Oxidation of BODIPY to dibenzo-BODIPY
1. October 2010: Poster presentation at ACS Midwest Regional Meeting in Wichita, KS
1. March 2011: Poster presentation at ACS National Meeting in Anaheim, CA April 2011: Presentation to general public at Rockhurst Festival of Student Achievement
Occupational Experience
Analytical Specialist April, 2011 – November 2012
Mars Petcare, US Kansas City, MO
1. Created and maintained log/calibration books
2. Managed the disposal of lab waste for the Advanced Instrumentation Lab
3. Performed Fat, Ash and Moisture testing using gravitational methods
4. Determined heavy metal content using ICP
5. Executed Protein Analysis by nitrogen content
6. Implemented Peroxide Value and Choline testing using UV/Vis spectrometry
7. Assisted in method development and revision of the heavy metals using ICP and Vitamin A using UHPLC methods
Lab Assistant January 16, 2011 – May 14, 2011
Rockhurst University General Chemistry II Kansas City, MO
1. Graded materials and maintained a grade book consistently
2. Assisted students with class materials, problems and procedures
3. Prepared lesson materials, equipment, and demonstrations
Bartender/Bar back January 3, 2008 – March 15, 2010
Kansas City LIVE! Block Kansas City, MO
1. Held an attention to detail while maintaining a sense of urgency
2. Quick reaction to fast-paced environment
3. Mediated conflicts between patrons
Sales Associate December 1, 2005 – January 15, 2009
Armani Exchange Kansas City, MO
1. Trained new associates
2. Made sales goals consistently every period
3. Successfully attained knowledge of merchandise (i.e. trends, textiles, inventory)
4. Created client relations to educate and sell products
Work Center Supervisor/Aviation Technician October 2, 2000 – October 2, 2005
United States Marine Corps Iwakuni, Yamaguchi-ken, Japan and Beaufort, SC
1. Responsible for the lives of 20 Military Personnel
2. Designed more efficient workspace within work center to increase work production
3. Trained and supervised 100 staff members in job field work station policies, procedures, maintenance, production and safety regulations
4. Troubleshot, repaired and conducted quality control analysis of equipment for 9 squadrons
5. Managed combat training schedule of 930 Marines enforcing maximum participation of annual training schedule (2002-2004)
Technical and Specialized Skills
1. Skilled with Agilent Chemstation, Win-LIMS system, ChemDraw, Gaussian 03, GaussView, Linux, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point
Activities Professional Organizations and Awards
1. American Chemical Society 2010 – Present
2. Phi Lambda Upsilon Chemistry Honor Society 2009 – Present
3. Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society 2009 – Present
4. Held the Freeman Scholarship, Rockhurst Grant, and Missouri Access Grant. 2007 – 2011
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