Customer Service Manager

Dustin G. Seifried

Summary

Bench top/wet chemical analysis and instrumental analysis problem solving

skills.

Demonstrated working knowledge of environmental contaminant research, biofuel

research and development as well as biochemical research.

Extensive computer training, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft

Excel, Microsoft Power Point.

Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure and

communicating ideas clearly and effectively.

Synergistic leader.

Driven individual, and team player.

Good documentation using controlled worksheets and internal documentation

system.

Data processing and analysis skills.

Public speaking and presentation skills.

On assignment propriety comprehensive accident prevention Safety Ready.

Education

August 2005-May 2011 Colorado State University-Pueblo

B.S. Chemistry/B.S. Biology GPA 3.0

May 2006-August 2010 Colorado State University Pueblo

Peer Mentor, College Algebra/Math 121

Three classes taught every semester, each class contained up to eighteen

students.

Guidance in their mathematical journey was provided.

Helped students approach life troubles and give them ideas of how to approach

problems in their home life as well as their academic endeavors.

Academic Skills

Bench top methodology enforced and maintained. Separation techniques enforced.

Utilization of UV/VIS spectrophotometer to determine purity of products

synthesized.

Operation of analytical instrumentation for qualitative and quantitative

information about the composition and structure of matter through sample prep.

Techniques and methodologies of Flame Atomic Absorption gained.

A study of environmental regulations and environmental management. In-depth

application of environmental regulations regarding chemical handling in the

laboratory.

Chemical processes occurring in the environment were of focus and scientific

literature was utilized to understand studies conducted.

A focus on water analysis of dissolved oxygen content through bench top

procedures, pH electrode was utilized.

Work experience

Colorado State University-Pueblo

August 2005-2011

Research Assistant

Lead Chemist Dr. Chad Kinney. Research involved analysis of the fate and

degradation of nutrients and anthropogenic organic contaminants in biosolids

destined for food crops, utilizing Accelerated Solvent Extraction (ASE, Dionex

ASE-100 with Chemstation software), GCMS (Agilent 6890GC 5973MSD with

Chemstation software) employing an internal standard and standard addition.

Results presented at the North American Society of Environmental and

Toxicological Chemistry meeting in Portland, OR in November of 2010. (2008-2011)

Competitively selected as a MERCK/AAAS Scholar in 2008. Lead Biologist Dr. Brian

VandenHeuvel, Lead Chemist Dr. Dave Lehmpuhl Research involved method

development and application to identify flavinoids utilizing HPLC (Agilent

Series 1100 with Chemstation software) as well as Gas Chromatography Mass

Spectrophotometer (Agilent 6890GC 5973MSD with Chemstation software). (2008)

Lead botanist Dr. Brian VandenHeuvel. Nutrient film technique growing system

utilized. Electrical conductivity measured, pH measured and corrected on a daily

basis. Data compilation of biomass determined to establish nutrient efficiency.

Statistical analysis applied. (2005)

Aerotek/Gevo

June 2012-Jan 2013

Analytical Chemist

Precise and aware sample prep, through understanding of SOP's.

Prepared reagents/standards for calibration curves and response factors.

Ran and maintained; HPLC (Agilent 1200, 1100)/ IC (Dionex ICS5000) GC (Agilent;

7890A, 6890)/ FTIR (Nicolet iS5) with Omnic software/ GCMS (Varian CP3800GC)

with Chromeleon software.

Analyzed data and reviewed chromatograms.

Documented experimental data.

Responsible for accurate and detailed documentation within laboratory notebook.

LC and GC method development for high throughput methodology/maintenance and

trouble shooting enforced.

Lab Support/ Saputo

Oct 2013-Present

Food Laboratory Technician

Shelf life study/ organoleptic analysis for non dairy creamer/ dairy creamer.

Responsible for notebook documentation within Shelf life study/ organoleptic

analysis.

Water hardness standard preparation, titration and determination of dilutions

for research purposes, pH meter used.

Utilization of Brookfield DV-E viscometer/ Zahn cup to determine viscosity

ranges of products/ Gardner cup (densities). Method development/ Sample analysis

using (CEM-Smart Trac 2) moisture and fat analysis.

Bench top food research methodology gained.

Administrative aid.

Manage the inventory system for receiving samples for testing in the laboratory

and ensuring sample testing is performed within the specified turnaround time.

Organize necessary documents for performing assays.

Pilot plant technician where dairy and non dairy batches are ran for research

purposes.

The Brand Landscape Design Build Inc.

August 2013-Present

Instillation Technician

Maintain and build new hardscape areas.

Water feature instillation and plumbing instillation.

Landscape/ xeriscape instillation.

Welby Garden's

June 2013- Aug 2013

Assistant Grower, hydroponic technician

Greenhouse management through application of plant nutritional and environmental

needs.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) through scouting and use of beneficial insects

in hydroponic greenhouse.

Electrical conductivity and pH measured after bulk fertilizer has been made

twice a week.

Walt Disney World/ Epcot Center

June 2011-January 2012

Plant Science Intern

Greenhouse management through application of plant nutritional and environmental

needs.

Interpersonal relations and communication strengthened.

Hands-on scientific outreach and education with a broad range of guests from

around the globe through behind the scenes tours of Disney's greenhouses.

Tours allowed ownership of the knowledge gained through schooling and work

experience by making science real and applicable to guests.

Ability to address a diverse collection of questions and concerns while

conveying the importance of understanding scientific reasoning to approach major

concerns of maintaining natural resources.

Fox's Garden Supply

May 2001-June 2011

Customer service representative, Assistant manager, Manager

Greenhouse management through application of plant nutritional and environmental

needs.

Trained and established employees on product knowledge and job focus.

Awards received

Tri Beta Associate Member, Full Member (2006, 2010)

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