MONIQUE-`ELISE M. ALAMINA
Milwaukee, WI 53216
Cell Phone 414-***-****
A position within a company where my related educational background and work experience can be highly utilized in order to contribute to the consistent growth of the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
-Laboratory Experience in General Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry
-Skills in pipetting, gel electrophoresis, viscosity, solids, and flash point testing
-Ability to interpret scientific results and record them in a lab notebook
-Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
-Strong attentiveness to detail and organization skills
-Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate, empower, organize, and supervise various groups of people
-Work well independently as well as in a team environment
-Deal effectivley in a fast paced and challenging environment
-Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel
-Strong customer communication skills
EDUCATION
12/2008 Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science – Biomedical Sciences
Extra Curricular Activities - Marquette Symphony Orchestra
WORK HISTORY
1/5/15 - Current Brady Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Laboratory Technician
- Prepare and mix coating formulations using laboratory mixing equipment
- Perform drawdowns of formulations using drawdown and drying equipment
- Test material properties and performance of coatings, adhesives and films
- Compile results and document in laboratory electronic notebook
- Communicate results to professional staff
- Assist the chemist in preparing for pilot scale coating trials
- Perform all work in compliance with laboratory environmental, health and safety rules
11/28/12 – 8/7/2014 Badger Disposal of WI Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Laboratory Chemist
-Responsible for testing hazardous samples through chemical analysis of ph, Karl Fischer percent water, specific gravity, bomb calorimeter, and chlorine content
-Responsible for the development of customer product database and upkeep of analysis records
-Responsible for managing and ordering laboratory supplies and chemicals
7/8/2012 – 8/31-2012 Volatile Free Brookfield, Wisconsin
Formulation Chemist
-Responsible for testing and quality control over all products
-Responsible for adjusting formulas and new project development
-Responsible for recording data and entering into database
12/15/2011 – 5/2012 PPG Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Lab Technician
-Color matching technician for various costumers
-Responsible for using mathematical and problem solving skills to fix formulas to reach desired customer goals
-Responsible for creating and supplying customer with product standards
-Responsible for various property tests of customer products
-Responsible for keeping lab notebook and documentation of each project
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01/11- 12/2011 PPG Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Chemist I of Color Styling Team (One Year Contract)
-Responsible for creating a global pigment list for international use
-Responsible for inventory of all pigments
-Responsible for champ coding all pigments and creating global database for international use
-Responsible for formulations of new texture technologies for customers
-Responsible for meeting with customers to discuss the needs for special effect pigments
-Responsible for maintaining customer relations and data
09/10 – 12/2010 PPG Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Lab Technician
Same duties as listed above
03/10 – 08/10 Sigma- Aldrich Chemical Company Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Chemical Packaging Operator
-Integration of 1.5 million samples from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals into the current CMS operations
-Worked as a 7 member team responsible for receiving 100,000 units/week
-Responsible for receiving vials into the CMS inventory system
-Responsible for trouble shooting issues such as; duplicate barcodes, missing data/information and reprinting labels
-Responsible for weighing hazardous and non hazardous chemicals using precision equipment into specific containers
01 /09 – 02/10 Bath & Body Works Brown Deer, Wisconsin
Sales Associate
-Assisting customers
-Demonstrating proper use of products
-Assembling floor sets for the store
05/08-06/09 The Athlete’s Foot Fox Point, Wisconsin
Sales Associate
-Evaluating a customer’s running pattern and foot structure
-Finding an appropriate shoe to accommodate the customer’s particular style of running.
09/06-01/07 Penfield Children’s Center Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Speech Pathologist Assistant
-Responsible for the organization and supervision of scheduled activities for speech impaired children
05/04-09/04 Medical College Of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Diabetes Mellitus Researcher
-Internship with responsibilities for documentation of patient information
-Filing and assisting the physician in various daily duties