Benjamin H Bolyard

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Apex, NC **502

Phone: 919-***-****

Email: ac8ktl@r.postjobfree.com

Ability Summary

Knowledge of principles and processes of providing customer service. Knowledge of business and management principles. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas. Understanding/working knowledge of standard laboratory policies/procedures. Background in chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Abilities in qualitative and quantitative analysis and reporting. Activities as research team member and leader for multiple experiments (biology, molecular biology). I won second place at student symposium in 2017 with a team at North Carolina Wesleyan College for The Effects of Soils on the Filtration Rate of Bivalves. Experiment design experience with follow through, analysis and presentation. Working knowledge of PCR, gel electrophoresis and spectrophotometer, plus other standard biological and chemical procedures. Information analysis and evaluation of results to choose the best solution and problem resolution. I am from farming family that currently owns/operates farms in both Indiana and North Carolina. I plan to continue my education with an emphasis on biology and chemistry once I am employed in a job that is associated with my major.

Education and Training

8/2016-12/2017 North Carolina Wesleyan College; Rocky Mount, NC Bachelor's of Arts in Biology

Minor in Psychology

8/2014-5/2016 Wake Technical Community College; Raleigh, NC Associate in Science

8/2012-5/2014 Campbell University; Buies Creek, NC courses toward a Biochemistry Degree

6/2012 Panther Creek High School; Cary, NC High School Diploma

Employment History

Crew Member

Lowes Foods (3/15/2018-Present) Apex, NC

I have provided excellent customer service experience. I have gained experience in cutting meats and cheeses. I have also maintain sanitary protocols.

Subway (1/3/2018-8/1/2017) Apex,NC

I have gained customer service experience. Working operational knowledge of POS software (Point of sale POS restaurant software), cleaning, food preparation, and efficient in daily operational tasks. Post-graduation while looking for a position I can use my degree.

KFC (5/25/15-8/16) Apex, NC

Food preparation, cook, packing, dishwasher, and a stocker as an entry level job when attending Wake Technical Community College.

Relevant Coursework

Lab Associate: Tested the Effects of Soils on the Filtration Rate of Bivalves

•Sampled and tested water for chemicals and how it related to external plant life

•Tested water samples collected from bodies of water for phosphates, nitrates and Sulphur

•Determined the habitable state of organisms in body of water and its effects on the environment

•Worked with biohazardous chemicals

•Knowledge of PCR, gel electrophoresis and spectrophotometer, plus other standard biological and chemical procedures

•Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis and reporting

•Working knowledge of standard laboratory policies/procedures

Experience

I have worked on the family farm for over 2 years. I have done dilutions of chemical compounds and handled chemical for over 2 years. I have used microscopes for over 2 years. I have experience in a lab that I gained in school. I have experience in taking professional grade pictures.

Awards

2nd place at North Carolina Wesleyan College at Student Symposium in Spring 2017-The Effects of Soils on the Filtration Rate of Bialves

Pictures are in The Lyricist 2014

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