Kiara N. Whittle
*** **** **** ******, ********, NY, 11236
***********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of and experience with standard chemical and/or biological waste disposal procedures with standard laboratory safety procedures
Ability to perform calculations associated with lab testing
Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with plant and laboratory leadership, production personnel, laboratory technicians and others as needed
Microsoft office, Windows 7, Windows 8, Microsoft Excel
Education
Clark Atlanta University, BS, Chemistry, May 2015, Atlanta, GA
Edward R. Murrow High School, Brooklyn, NY
Experience
Limited Brands, New York, NY
Lab Assistant, June 2016- Present
Opened up PDR standards and matched approved formula #’s to samples received.
Updated charts with new standard numbers, fragrance information, and %s.
Set up meetings with fragrance houses for stability review, booked rooms, adjusted times/schedules, and recapped meetings.
Retrieved data from PLM system, organized data and present to program manager for efficient formula release, cross-referencing and confirmed critical data #’s across multiple charts.
Urban Electric Power, Harlem, NY
Battery Technician, February 2016- April 2016
Carried out appointed task assigned by project manager which aided in meeting production deadlines of battery cells
Maintaining laboratory equipment
Assisted with the production of battery cells, measured copper, inspected aluminum particles
Prepared and review the wrapping of anodes
Assisted in the production of anodes and cathodes by coating and cutting segments to fit battery module
Assisted project manager with the collection of test data
Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia
Student Research Assistant, Dr. Conrad Ingram, August 2014- May 2015
Scope of the project was to create novel metal organic frameworks (MOFs) in future applications in radiation detection
X-Ray Diffraction used to compare theoretical diffraction pattern gained from X-ray single crystal analysis to synthesized (MOF)
Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia
Special Topics Class Project, Dr. Myron Williams, May 2015
Synthesis of Biodiesel using various alcohols and hydrated alcohol.
Experimented the process of converting vegetable oil into biodiesel fuel(BDF), transesterification.
Used different methods such as miscibility to configure which is the most economically logical method to produce BDF.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, New York, NY
Intern/Research Assistant, Dr. Donald Gerber, September 2008- April 2010
The Effect of Hydralazine on the Development of Lupus.
Studied the interaction between lupus-inducing drugs (hydralazine) and leukocyte oxidants (hydrogen peroxide) and its effect on protein of lupus.
Laboratory Skills
Analyze mass spectral data
Atomic spectroscopy
Chromatography-analytical HPLC
Crystallization
Distillation
GC
IR
FTIR
Titration
UV
X-Ray Diffraction
Basic laboratory skills (weighing substances, using pipettes, cleaning lab equipment, filtration
Computer Experience
Navigate Mac OS and MS Windows
Proficient in Excel, MS Word and Powerpoint
Experience with using laboratory information systems
Able to learn new software quickly
Extracurricular Activities
Clark Atlanta University Chemistry Club, Member, 2010-2012
National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, Member, 2013-2014
Intel Science Fair Participant, 2010
Volunteer Science Mentor, John F. Kennedy Middle School, Atlanta, GA
Nano Science Day at Clark Atlanta University, Tour Guide, Atlanta, GA
Kiara Whittle
682 East 91
st
Street
Brooklyn, NY, 11236
***********@*****.***
References
Donella McLeod
Student at New York Medical College
Colleague, Friend, Classmate
**************@*****.***
Mikhaela Lockett
Student at New York University
Friend, Classmate
******@***.***
Yesenia Aguilera
Financial Operator at the Catheral School of St. John the Divine
Supervisor
*********@************.***
Stephan Mathis
Doctoral Student in Inorganic Chemistry (Grad Student Advisor)
*******.******@********.***.**
Kiara Whittle
682 East 91
st
Street
Brooklyn, NY, 11236
***********@*****.***
References
Donella McLeod
Student at New York Medical College
Colleague, Friend, Classmate
**************@*****.***
Mikhaela Lockett
Student at New York University
Friend, Classmate
******@***.***
Yesenia Aguilera
Financial Operator at the Catheral School of St. John the Divine
Supervisor
*********@************.***
Stephan Mathis
Doctoral Student in Inorganic Chemistry (Grad Student Advisor)
*******.******@********.***.e