Ophelia Persephone Christoph cell number: 302-***-**** email: addwsw@r.postjobfree.com
*** ******* **., ******, ** 19711
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