Brittany J. Walker
** ***** ***** *** ** • West Springfield, MA 01089 • 585-***-**** • ********.*********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Western New England University: Springfield, MA May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry Overall GPA: 3.88
Canandaigua Academy: Canandaigua, NY June 2008
RELEVANT COURSES:
Toxicology Biochemistry Instrumental Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry Organic Chemistry Physical Chemistry
Criminalistics I, II Crime Scene Processing Recombinant DNA & Fingerprinting
Forensics Scientific Evidence Inorganic Chemistry
Physics Ethical Decision Making Criminal Justice 101
LABORATORY TECHNIQUES / EQUIPMENT
• Gel Electrophoresis
• Column Chromatography
• Thin Layer Chromatography
• Ultraviolet Spectrophotometry
• Titrations
• UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
EXPERIENCE
Spectrum Analytical Laboratory: Agawam, MA May 2012-Present
• Prep analyst in the metals department
• Prepare soil and water samples to be analyzed by instrumentation for specific metals
Western New England University: Springfield, MA
Chemistry Tutor 2009-2012
• Tutor students in organic chemistry to assist in learning compounds and mechanisms and prepare for exams
Lab Assistant 2011-2012
• Supervise students in proper procedures and techniques
• Prepare materials and equipment setup
• Assist students with labs and follow proper safety procedures
First Year Seminar Assistant 2010-2011
• Interact and assist students in the academic transition to college
• Assist professor with class preparation and facilitation
• Review journals and provide feedback
Contest Analytical Laboratory: East Longmeadow, MA February 2012-May 2012
• Internship in the Wet Chemistry department
• Tested water and soil samples for contaminants like sulfides or cyanide
• Tested water and soil sample on conductivity
Crosman Corporation: East Bloomfield, NY Summers 2010, 2011
• Assemble air soft and BB guns to be shipped and sold in stores
• Disassemble returned guns and inspect parts to make sure there are no defects
Monroe County Courts: Rochester, NY Summer 2010
• Attended and observed drug court cases and mental health court cases
• Updated confidential files in computer system
• Reorganized Judge’s files and updated case notes
COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Make A Difference Weekend 2008-2011
• Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: Springfield, MA 2011
• American Red Cross 2007-2008
• Relay For Life 2007, 2008, 2011
ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
Criminal Justice Association 2008-2012
Campus Activities Board 2008-2012
Forensic Science Club 2011-2012
Community Action Rewards Everyone 2008-2010
Pep Band 2009-2010
Residence Hall Association 2010-2011