Graduate Research Assistant
Resume:
PERSONAL SKILLS
• Able to work well with diverse groups of people
• Adaptable and flexible in changing situations
• Able to consistently establish priorities and meet deadlines
• Able to clearly present ideas and information to a diverse audience
• Able to identify, assess, and offer solutions to problems
• Proficient in analyzing and interpreting data
EXPERIENCE
CHEMISTRY LABORATORY INSTRUCTOR, TEXAS STATE
UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS TX
August 2015 – Present
• Maintained a safe learning environment for students in a chemistry laboratory setting
• Helped students understand basic laboratory methods and chemistry concepts
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, TEXAS
STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS TX
August 2016 – June 2017
• Synthesized Organic Compounds: Electroactive thiophene derivatives were prepared for use as biosensors.
• Compound Characterization: TLC, Column Chromatography, and NMR spectroscopy were employed for compound analysis.
• Presented Research Poster: Discussed methods and results at three poster sessions.
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, TEXAS STATE
UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS TX
August 2017 – Present
• Synthesized Organic Compounds: Electroactive thiophene derivatives were prepared for use as biosensors.
• Compound Characterization: TLC, Column Chromatography, FT-IR Spectroscopy and NMR spectroscopy were employed for compound analysis.
• Electrochemistry: Electrochemical polymerization reactions and cyclic voltammogram experiments were employed to study the conductivity of synthesized organic compounds.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – CHEMISTRY
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS TX
June 2017
GPA: 3.06
KELLI K. BURKE
CHEMIST
CONTACT
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1704 Palomino Lane
San Marcos, Texas 78666
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• FT-IR Spectroscopy
• UV-Vis Spectroscopy
• NMR Spectroscopy
• Organic Airless Synthesis
• Gas Chromatography-Mass
Spectrometry
• Cyclic Voltammetry
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KELLI BURKE
CHEMIST
ACTIVITIES
Active Member – Texas State Chapter
Society of Plastics Engineers, January
2017- Present
Vice President – Texas State Chapter
Society of Plastics Engineers, January
2018 – June 2019
MASTER OF SCIENCE - CHEMISTRY
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS TX
Expected December 2020
GPA: 3.52
HONORS
• Excellence in Organic Chemistry: Fall 2014 – Spring 2015
• Dean’s List: Fall 2016, Spring 2017
• Undergraduate Society of Plastics Engineers Award: Spring 2017
• People’s Choice Poster Award: Women in Science and Engineering Conference, Texas State University 2017
• Graduate Society of Plastics Engineers Award: Spring 2018
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