High School Professional Experience
Resume:
FRANCES I. RIFICI
Lorain, Ohio 44052 *******@*****.*** Cellular 216-***-****
CAREER SUMMARY
Research and analytical chemist with extensive hands-on laboratory experience particularly in the use, maintenance and interpretation of analytical chemistry instrumentation and techniques. Excellent written and verbal communication and computer skills. Highly organized, self-motivated and able to assess and meet job requirements. Exceptional ability to establish respectful, positive interpersonal relationships. Successful high school science teacher and informal educator with proven presentation, motivational, organizational and management skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LAKE ERIE NATURE & SCIENCE CENTER, Bay Village, Ohio
Planetarium Director
Coordinated all aspects of planetarium operation, including curriculum and program development and delivery, budget, and maintenance. Supervised the work of 4 part-time planetarium specialists. Spearheaded the $800,000 renovation of the planetarium. Partnered with local school districts and Cuyahoga Community College to present meaningful STEM programming for students of all ages.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS AUTOMOTIVE FINISHES, Cleveland, Ohio
Chemist
Utilized the Product Vision® database to maintain raw materials and formulas needed for paint production. Ensured that these products are transferred to subsidiaries and toll manufacturers when necessary. Formulated, prepared, applied and tested paints in the laboratory including the development of new test methods and improvement of existing test methods. Author and teacher of technical training courses for S-W employees. Member of the Safety committee. Designed and tested onboarding materials for chemist new hires.
POROCEL IND. LLC, Cleveland, Ohio
Technical Editor/Writer
Created and edited process documentation (using Microsoft® Word and Excel), and process flow charts (using Microsoft Visio® Software) for a catalyst manufacturer seeking (ISO) 9001:2008 certification. Rewrote reformatted and edited company’s quality manual to ensure that all requirements for ISO quality certification were met. Reformatted current forms, records, and other support documents and created new ones in Word and Excel to ensure that they were consistent in structure and met ISO standards.
STORK HERRON TESTING LAB, Cleveland, Ohio
Chemist – Failure Analysis, Chemistry Lab, and Metallurgical Lab
Analyzed customer samples by scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, and various chemical analysis methods. Ensure customer’s samples met required specifications. Prepared and submitted reports of results for customers and maintained records of samples in company’s electronic inventory.
Characterized customer samples by SEM/EDS, including sample mounting and preparation, interpretation of data, and preparation of final reports.
Analyzed samples for the presence of carbon/sulfur, hydrogen, and oxygen/nitrogen, by Lecoâ Combustion; maintained traceability of samples and data; performed routine maintenance of the instruments.
Prepared metal samples for analysis by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP).
Polish mounted, metallurgical samples using Struersâ Automated Equipment
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EUCLID HIGH SCHOOL, Euclid, Ohio
Planetarium Director/ High School Science Teacher
Certified teacher - Chemistry, General Science and Physical Science
Designed, produced and delivered unique, standards based planetarium instruction to K – 8th grade students.
Teacher leader for the implementation of the Gates Foundation funded Small Schools Initiative at Euclid High School
Contributing member of many school improvement committees
Solely responsible for the maintenance of planetarium equipment and scheduling of facility use.
Taught Astronomy, Physical Science and High School Chemistry including twice weekly Chemistry Lab,
Prepared materials and students for the lab experience
STANDARD OIL OF OHIO/ BRITISH PETROLEUM RESEARCH CENTER, Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Research and Analytical Chemist
Research chemist in heterogeneous catalysis and analytical chemist in surface analysis, and scanning electron microscopy. Co-inventor of seven US patents identifying the compositions of catalysts for synthesizing plastics raw materials from petrochemicals. Performed independent microscopy analysis supporting improved manufacturing processes and the quality of materials delivered to customers. Recommended capital equipment purchases. Developed innovative sample preparation techniques implemented by the microscopy department.
Researched catalysts for the ammoxidation of propylene to acrylonitrile. Prepared catalysts, performed recovery runs of the ammoxidation process, analyzed products to determine product yields using gas chromatography and titration, and reported results.
Maintained, diagnosed problems, and calibrated equipment used.
Trained and competent in the operation of infrared spectrometers, X-ray photoelectron spectrometers, Auger spectrometers and scanning electron microscopes
Prepared samples, acquired and reported results, and cleaned and maintained the XPS instrument.
Published proprietary internal reports for clients
Lead scientist in the purchase of a field emission SEM, and labor saving equipment for multi SEM sample preparation resulting in enhanced work flow and cost savings
EDUCATION
Teaching license, High School, Chemistry and General Science, State of Ohio
Secondary Teaching Certificate – Chemistry and General Science, Notre Dame College, Cleveland, Ohio
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Notre Dame College, Cleveland, Ohio
PATENTS, PUBLICATIONS AND AWARDS
Fellow of the Great Lakes Planetarium Association
Papers presented at Great Lakes Planetarium Association Conference
Co-inventor of seven US patents
ASSOCIATIONS/ ORGANIZATIONS
President - Board of Directors – Notre Dame College Alumni Association
Great Lakes Planetarium Association
International Planetarium Society
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