Experienced Chemist

Kelly J. Powell

****-*** ********** ***** ● Raleigh ● North Carolina ● 27613

Phone: 252-***-****

**********@*****.***

Professional Objective:

A task oriented Chemist offering strong interpersonal, research and analytical skills, seeking a position within a business that will allow me to promote the goals and objectives of the organization while enhancing my current skill and knowledge base.

Experience:

Research & Analytical Laboratories Inc. Kernersville NC

Chemical Analyst July 2007 – March 2009

• Responsible for performing BOD/COD (Biological and Chemical Oxygen Demand) testing to determine oxygen requirements and levels in surface, domestic and industrial wastewaters

• Perform testing of Alkalinity, Acidity, Hardness, Chlorine and Chloride levels in drinking, saline, and domestic/industrial wastes

• Some preparation of samples for Phosphorus and metals digestion

• Performed methods of extractions to detect various organic compounds, concentrations of chlorinated acid herbicides, pesticides, semivolatiles, volatiles and PCBS compounds.

• Record and calculate data analysis of all samples tested

• Report data of analysis for all tests performed on samples

• Document all samples tested, titration, and physical testing of samples

• Wet chemistry/ organic chemistry EPA methods and techniques used

New-Lite Living Choices Inc. Winston-Salem NC

AP Direct Care Worker November 2006 - March 2008

• Responsible for providing one-on-one support to clients designed in PCP (Person Centered Plan)

• Assisted client in achieving daily goals via interventions to help strengthen independence

• Created interventions for client to use to execute and obtain goals

• Provided questions and answers to help client understand each goal

AAA Carolinas Roanoke Rapids NC

RSC Road Service Coordinator June 2006 - July 2006

• Provided assistance to customers of immobile vehicles through dispatch system

• Ensure members of accurate information to expedite service time to customers

REU Fungal Genomics: University of Georgia Athens, GA

Research Internship May 2005 - August 2005

• Fungal Genomics /Microbiology program completed with stipend

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Biology: August 2002 - May 2006 3.2 G.P.A. Cum Laude Graduate

Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC

References: Available upon request

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