KATERINA KIPPAR

***** **** ****** **** *** ~ Cedar Park, TX 78613

512-***-**** acxzk7@r.postjobfree.com

PROF I LE: CHEMIST

Chromatography ~ Chemical Testing ~ Analyzing ~ Quality Control A reliable, well-respected Chemist and Laboratory Professional with over three (3) successful years of experience specializing in Chromatography, Sampling, Analyzing, Chemical Testing. Coordinate, develop, review and submit documentation on sample testing outcomes; excellent experience improving efficiencies and exceeding quality standards. Demonstrated experience in:

• Chromatographic Techniques (GC/MS, HPLC) • Sampling Specimen Testing

• Quality Control/Assurance (QC/QA) • Laboratory Equipment Calibration

• Quality Parameters • HACCP

• Reporting Compliance • Sanitation

• Document Procedures • Laboratory Procedures

PROFESS IONAL EXPERIENCE

STEIN MART; Austin, Texas SteinMart.com 2016 – present Operates over 250 stores in 24 states, selling apparel, footwear, linens and home items Sales Associate, while learning English better

• Accountable for providing an unprecedented shopping experience by engaging customers through suggestive product selling along with a strong focus on service and quality

• Established atmosphere and energy of store; maintained systems and oversaw inventory logistics

• Maximized selling during heavy traffic periods, providing customer with a quick/efficient checkout

• Highlighted inventory and leveraged store event opportunities through powerful merchandising, taking advantage of traffic

• Established and maintained various department layouts to reflect product mix and inventory levels MASEKO AS; Tallinn, Estonia, Maseko.ee 2013 - 2014 A leader in manufacturing canned, salted and smoked fish as well as preserves, herring roe, fish flour, etc Head Specialist, Food Laboratory

• Conducted chemical testing of processed and completed food ingredients, overseeing visual inspection of raw materials and finished goods, ensuring health compliance, quality control and assurance at all stages

• Documented and analyzed results; prepared written reports accurately describing the inspection, testing and analysis findings; entered into database and submitted to upper management for review

• Monitored environmental conditions, including temperature and humidity at various stages of processing, ensuring accuracy

• Ordered the necessary laboratory equipment, measuring equipment, reagents

• Coordinated special tasting sessions for laboratory staff; collaborated in developing new specialty items

ESTONIAN VETERINARY AND FOOD LABORATORY; Tallinn, Estonia, VetLab.ee 2011 – 2013 Analyzes food, feed, water and pharmaceutical samples for microbiological and chemical parameters Specialist, Chromatography Department

• Determined of veterinary drug residues using chromatography method

• Prepared solutions and chemical reagents

• Conducted routine chemical procedures, using standardized procedures and prescribed methods such as labeling, preserving, concentration, filtration and other methods

• Operated standard laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, autoclaves, balances, glass washers, etc, maintaining calibration and standardization as well as validating GC/MS ESTONIAN HEALTH BOARD; Tallinn, Estonia, Terviseament.ee 2008 – 2009 Acts on behalf of public health and a healthy living environment, including prevention and control of communicable diseases, analyzing water, food and air samples as well as toxic substances and allergens in consumer products, including food, medical devices, toys, cosmetics, drinking water, etc, Chemist, Intern Position

• Collaborated in performing chemical testing of a wide variety of food products

• Analyzed chemical composition of food proteins, fats and carbohydrates as well as determined caloric content

• Determined if any food pesticide residues, heavy metals, etc were contaminating the food products ADDI T IONAL EXPERIENCE

2005-2009 ~ Customer Service Staff, while attending college ~ Casino Grand Prix ~ Tallinn, Estonia May-Oct 2003~ Customer Service Staff, Work and Travel Program~ Luehrs Ideal Rides ~ Central America EDUCAT ION

TALLINN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, Tallinn, Estonia, 2010 Bachelor of Science: Chemistry, Biology and Food Technology

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