EDUCATION:

B.S., Biology

University of North Florida - Jacksonville, Florida

January 2003-December 2004

A.A.

Florida Community College at Jacksonville - Jacksonville, Florida

January 2001-December 2002

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Analytical chemist/Quality Assurance Technician

Bacardi USA, INC., Bacardi Bottling Corporation, Jacksonville, Florida (February/2006 – Current)

-Perform distillations of samples to determine ethanol concentration

-Analyze samples to determine density and ethanol concentration using a density-mass analyzer

-Analyze samples to determine ethanol concentration using a gas chromatograph

-Perform titrations to determine pH and citric acid content of samples

-Analyze samples to determine % transmittance/absorbance and turbidity using a UV/Vis spectrophotometer and turbidimeter, respectively

-Analyze samples for trace metals using an atomic absorption spectrometer

-Analyze samples to determine potassium sorbate, potassium benzoate, and caffeine concentrations using a UHPLC

-Calibrate and validate all laboratory instruments

-Perform water sterility testing using a flow cytometer

-Perform microbiological plating on samples to determine bacteria, yeast, and mold counts

-Perform internal ISO, GMP, and safety audits

-Write and revise SOPs, work instructions, and functional control documents

-Prepare organoleptic testing panels and analyze the results

-Perform fill height inspections on bottling lines, as well as inspections of materials and finished products for defects

Laboratory Technician

Enco Laboratories, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida (July/2005 – January/2006)

-Perform contact angle testing to determine surface wettability of samples

-Perform osmolality testing of samples

-Perform pH testing of samples

-Perform oxygen permeability testing of samples

Parameter Technician

Kelly Services, Jacksonville, Florida (January/2005 – January/2006)

-Perform testing to determine physical properties of samples, including diameter, center thickness, parametrics, and visual inspection

-Perform timed liquid immersions of developmental sample batches according to instructions from research engineers

-Package and submit samples to outside contractors for analysis

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