Misty Dawn Lewis
Beaumont, TX **705
409-***-**** *******@***.***
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry Honors
Concentration: Forensic
Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX {05/2017}
Honors thesis: “Synthesis of bis-dipyridyl complexes of divalent transition metals”
Advisor: Dr. Hua-Jun Fan
GPA 3.43/4.00
EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant: Dr. Gina Chiarella
Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX,
Synthesized organic ligands and inorganic compounds, on large and small scales, using anaerobic techniques
Produced complexes of divalent first-row transition metals; studied their interaction with dioxygen
Characterized products UV-vis, and IR spectroscopy as well as X-ray crystallography and magnetic susceptibility
Inorganic Chemistry
Purification of Solids by Recrystallization
Purification of Liquids by Distillation
Purification by Flash Column Chromatography
Extractions
Analytical Chemistry/ Instrumental Analysis
Mass spectrometry
Chromatography
Electrochemical analysis
Microscopy (Electron/Scanning Probe)
Separation
Thermal Analysis
Forensic Chemistry
Analysis of simulated blood samples
Analysis of carpet samples for flammables
Analysis of simulated bulk drugs
Identification of organic explosives on plastic surfaces
Analysis of glass fragments / latent prints
Analysis of handwashing for gunshot residue
Collection/Presentation/ Delivery of DNA
Apprenticeship/ Conferences
Teaching Assistant, Dr. Ananda S. Amarasekara
Undergraduate Organic Chemistry
Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX,
Planned and led help sessions and recitations
Coordinated materials, conducted lab sessions, and graded lab reports
Laboratory safety/Lab reports
Harris County Institute of Forensic Science
Checks-in decedents to HCIFS on arrival to morgue
Performs inventory of decedents prescription medications obtained from scene, healthcare facility, or residence
Assists funeral homes with death certificate information/ release forms
Inventories decedent personal property at scenes
Responds to scenes and residences throughout Harris County to retrieve human remains from various places of death and transports to the Medical Examiner’s Office Skills
Personal
Communications Skills
Exceptional oral and verbal skills
Attentive listener
Provides carefully thought-out solutions
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to research project-related data as required Critical Thinking Skills
Ability to interpret and understand information
Able to evaluate the credibility of various concepts
Ability to connect and analyze information
Computer Skills
Proficient in MS Word
Experienced with Excel and related applications
Familiar with cloud storage methods
Problem Solving Skills
Excellent ability to assess problems and seek a timely resolution Learning Abilities
Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts
Responsibility
Dedicated to remaining confidentiality as required
Excellent work attendance record
Misty Dawn Lewis
375 Iowa Street
Beaumont, TX 77705
409-***-**** *******@***.***
References
Guillory, Klochett
409-***-**** : *****************@*****.***
{Jefferson Nursing & Rehabilitation}
Limbrick, Marcia
832-***-**** :**************@*******.***
{Beaumont Independent School District}
Williams, Chavonne
409-***-****:****@******.***
{Beaumont Independent School District}
Others available upon request