Brittany J. Walker

** ***** ***** *** ** • West Springfield, MA 01089 • 585-***-**** • ce8l8p@r.postjobfree.com

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

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