William C. Frost
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EDUCATION
BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY Graduated May 2018
Majors: Chemistry, Economics Minor: Philosophy
Cumulative GPA: 3.44
Member of Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Honors Society Graduated from Friends School of Baltimore in 2014; Morals & actions influenced by Quaker values EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH ASSISTANT Bucknell Chemistry Department JUNE 2016 – MAY 2018
Initiated spectroscopy project on H2S emissions through abandoned mine drainage in PA leading to more expansive efforts due to lack of research in the field
Executed acquisition of water, soil, and air samples to be tested for various environmental characteristics
Gained skills in UV-VIS, FTIR, GC-FPD, and spectroscopy through work both in and out of the lab
Managed documentation of experiments while following standard lab practices allowing for easy interpretation by all current/future members involved
GREEN CHEMISTRY INSTITUTE INTERN American Chemical Society JUNE – AUG 2017
Liaised with top management on projects and initiatives to educate students on Green Chemistry resulting in more informed individuals on community efforts and motives
Helped structure intern program through self-motivated work and company/office awareness
Completed research on the scientific effects of Endangered Elements generating greater awareness
Aided in event prep for the 21st International Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference concluding in my service as a staff member for a successful three-day scientific event ORGANIC CHEMISTRY TA Bucknell Chemistry Department AUG 2015 – MAY 2016
Guided students through organic chemistry wet/dry labs; aided in understanding of organic concepts/safety
Streamlined sample acquisition and analysis resulting in increased lab efficiency and productivity
Trained in good laboratory practices and safety operations to the standards of Bucknell University LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
ASSOCIATE MEMBER Bucknell Campus Activities & Programs SEP 2014 – MAY 2018
Elected by 30-person committee to manage operations on day of event for a $250k concert
Acquired musicians through extensive research/negotiation of contracts for annual spring concert
Selected for a team to aid Athletic Department in increasing D1 televised basketball game attendance TREASURER Sigma Chi Fraternity NOV 2016 – NOV 2017
Managed a $100k budget for 80-man fraternity, employed a private chef & structured financial aid VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION Interfraternity Council JAN-DEC 2016
Advocated for greater integration of 9 Greek fraternity organizations with campus activities/interests resulting in greater philanthropic spending and multiple sponsorships around campus
Initiated organization and structuring of $60k budget for committee approval for current and future use
Analyzed current budget and determined need for healthy spending on campus activities/charities Skills
LC/MS, GC/MS, Assay Development, NMR/Mass Spectroscopy, GC-FPD, FTIR, HPLC, PCR
Analytical Chemistry, Problem Solving, Public speaking/presenting, Networking, SigmaPlot, ChemDraw, Microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint, publisher), Novice Python Coding, Minitab, Economic Analysis