Assistant Project

Objective: To obtain a position within a laboratory setting, to utilize and expand upon current knowledge in various analyses, practices, techniques, and equipment.

Education:

M.Sc. Marine Science (2014), University of Southern Mississippi

Stennis Space Center, MS USA, GPA 3.69 out of 4.00

Publication: Roberts, H., A. Shiller. 2014. Anal. Chim. Acta 856:68-73.

Independent field research and data analysis for thesis and publication work

Method development, creative problem solving, CRDS, ICP-MS, Rad7, trace metal analysis

Gathered and completed statistical testing on small, medium and large heterogeneous datasets

B.Sc. Applied and Interdisciplinary Mathematics (Chemistry) (2010),

University of Vermont, Burlington, VT USA

Dean’s List: Fall 2010

Related Courses of Study: Chemistry, Biology, Organic Chemistry I-II, Biochemistry, Accelerated MatLab, Numerical Analysis, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Number Theory, Chaos, Fractals and Dynamical Systems, Mathematics of Biology and Ecology, Statistics

Professional and Technical Skills:

• Published as first author in Analytica Chimica Acta

• Over 3 years of data collection, technical writing and analytical method development experience

• 3-6 years of experience and formally trained in MatLab, LaTex, statistical programming, UV Spec.

• Extensive exposure to ICP-MS, trace metal sample preparation

• Proven adaptability in leadership roles, technical and functional expertise in various programming languages

• Over 3 years of hands-on, independent field research, data quality control

• Experienced in project management, project completion and leadership

• 3 years of experience in formal and informal presentations to variety of audiences

Work Experience

Global Diversified Biosystems, Hattiesburg, MS CAO, Aug. - Dec. 2014

Assisted in early stage start-up company redefining wastewater system operation

Completed business plan, financials and investor summary

Organized grant funding opportunities

Established key relations and communications with private investors, government officials and professionals

University of Southern Mississippi Research Assistant, May 2011 – Aug. 2014

Independently conducted research, laboratory experiments, and data analysis leading to publication

Developed new laboratory method, requiring extensive modeling, data analysis, and statistical testing

Presented work at scientific conferences and for congressional staff

Teaching assistant position for graduate level chemistry lab

Vermont Design Works, Winooski, VT Client Services Director, Jan. - April 2011

Established and monitored project goals to completion

Anticipated client needs and designed work priorities for team accordingly. Including three website rebuild projects, daily client requested alterations, three website design projects

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