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Research Assistant

Location:
Newark, DE
Salary:
$21/ hr
Posted:
June 18, 2020

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Ophelia Persephone Christoph cell number: 302-***-**** email: addwsw@r.postjobfree.com

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Summary

Detail oriented and self-motivated recent college graduate with a Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Environmental Science (3.077 GPA), with 15.5+ years of work experience. Aiming to leverage academic experience and a proven knowledge of quality control analysis, nutrient management, and data collection to successfully fill the open role at your company. Frequently praised as a proactive leader by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.

Skills

Training in aseptic techniques

Practice using laboratory instruments, such as: autoclave, centrifuge, pH meter, spectrophotometer, etc.

Intelligence in acid-base extraction and titration as well as buffer preparation

Adept at using microscopes

Education in Geographic Information Systems/Software (GIS) and Statistics

Coding experience in Python, MATLAB, and Microsoft Excel

Mastery of Microsoft Office programs

Activities/Volunteering

University of Delaware FFA

Hodgson FFA President and Vice President

National Honor Society

Lacrosse and Cross Country

Math League

Ray Street Residence Hall service events

The Grange Delaware State Fair

Habitat for Humanity

Thanksgiving Toiletries-Drive

Honors/Awards

Outstanding Achievement Award in Environmental Landscape Technology

Vo-Tech Education Foundation Award

Lacrosse and Cross-Country Captain

Most Valuable Player: Lacrosse

Sportsmanship Award: Cross Country

Most Improved: Lacrosse

National Leadership Conference

First Place in Forestry: Delaware Envirothon

Research Experience

University of Delaware (Newark, DE) Research Assistant October 2019- Present

Key participant in research, examining rice paddies to conclude arsenic amounts within the soil● Identify and record trace soil and gas amendments in lab and in the field, through processes such as gas flux and measuring redox potential● Practice safe lab procedures identified through Bio Raft Safety Training● Help set goals to reduce arsenic amounts

Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical Highschool (Newark, DE) Senior Research Project February 2015- May 2016

Designed experiment to create herbal based hand sanitizer and predicted effectiveness on bacteria ● Developed hand sanitizer● Identified common sources of bacteria● Extracted information of effectiveness by testing hand sanitizer● Developed evaluations and calculated results

Work Experience

University of Delaware (Newark, DE) Senior Resident Assistant/ Resident Assistant March 2017-May 2020

Create engagement and service opportunities● Design and implement Involvement Fair● Develop ongoing staff and resident recognition program● Liaison for social media● Lead staff meetings● Train other staff members throughout year● Work closely with Residence Hall Coordinator● Responsible for Master Key● Distribute mail● Create inclusive communities● Guide and council residents in building● Work as an emergency resource● Document incidents regarding residents and testify as needed● Operate online platform when necessary

North Creek Nurseries (Landenberg, PA) Inventory Assistant Manager/ Grower/ Grower’s Assistant June 2015-September 2017

Working knowledge of inventory control software● Familiar with:-Plant species-Length of time for full plant rooting-Disease and crop failure-Plant moisture levels● Water several greenhouses containing thousands of individual plants● Manage plants by trimming unusable foliage● Consolidate plant inventory by removing the useless plant material● Follow GMP guidelines

bloom inc. (Newark, DE) Sales Manager/Sales Associate September 2015-Present

Manage Newark store location● Train new employees● Key holder● Knowledge of all 200 clothing and jewelry designers● Ability to locate items for each specific customer’s needs● Perform transactions and process payments● Social media assistant

Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical Greenhouse (Glasgow, DE) Student/Sales Associate Volunteer August 2012-May 2016

Greenhouse Production/Greenhouse and Nursery Management● Integrated Pest Management and Pesticide Application● Landscape Equipment Operation● Landscape Design Utilizing CAD Software● Landscape Construction and Maintenance



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