Matthew Knowski
Huber Heights OH 45424
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (ACS) Expected: May 2016
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Edwardsville, IL
Academic Qualifications
Expressed results in lab reports held to national scientific journal standards.
Gained proficiency with operating a Bruker NMR spectrometer.
Became familiar with acquiring and interpreting proton, carbon, COSY, NOSEY, TOCSY, HMBC, HMQC NMR spectra from a Bruker NMR spectrometer.
Planned an experiment from scratch to synthesize an organic molecule.
Was acquainted with HPLC and GC-MS techniques.
Maintained lab protocol by properly disposing of laboratory wastes and demonstrated lab safety.
Performed atomic absorption techniques.
Interpreted IR, mass spec, and NMR spectrum to identify organic molecules.
URCA Research Assistant
Worked under a faculty member performing research on micelles using nano-ITC.
Performed wet lab work and interpreted data independently.
Presented findings at symposiums and ACS sponsored events.
Management
Supervised security team of up to 15 personnel at the Louis Joliet Mall.
Worked in conjunction with HR to interview select and onboard all new officers.
Effectively communicated performance issues with personnel and implemented performance improvement plans as required.
Organized and completed daily and quarterly reports related to personnel, performance, and expenditures.
Communication
Collaborated with both management and staff in order to ensure open flow of communication.
Effectively handled customer and client concerns in a professional manner.
Employment History
URCA Research Assistant, SIUE, Edwardsville IL August 2015-May 2016
Clear Staff Agency, temporary worker, Bolingbrook, IL June 2012-August 2013
Professional Security Consultants, Security Officer, Joliet, IL April 2007-August 2011
City of Joliet Police Department, Cadet, Joliet, IL May 2006 - May 2007
Organizations
American Chemical Society, Member 2011 - Present
Matthew Knowski
6822 Brandt Pike Apt A
Huber Heights OH 45424
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References
Leah O’Brien
Research Mentor
Southern Illinois University
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Professor and Chair
Physical Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
Michael Cosentino
Past Colleague
Professional Security Consultants
Assistant Security Director
Jamie O’neill
Security Lieutenant
Professional Security Consultants
Former supervisor at Louis Joliet Mall
Joe Wiesbrook
Cadet
West Point Military Academy
Former supervisor Professional Security Consultants