CANDACE D. BENDA
*** ******** ***. ** Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096 405-***-**** *********@*****.***
EDUCATION: Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, Oklahoma
Masters of Business Administration August 2010
Major: Business Administration
Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts December 2008
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Math
EXPERIENCE: Associate Scientist, Chemist, July 2008 – June 2009
Halliburton, Technology, Duncan, Oklahoma
• Analytical analysis of water, cement, fracturing fluids, and down hole fluids
• Instrumental analysis of cement and fracturing fluids
• Maintenance and repair of instruments
• Run rheological tests, fluid loss, free water, pressure and temperature tests
• Quality control and pilot testing of cements and fracturing fluids
Research Assistant, May 2007– May 2008
SWOSU Chemistry Department, Weatherford, Oklahoma
• Build bacteria cultures
• Make agars and broths for specific bacterial growth
• Mutate and insert genes for study of inhibition and activity
• Mutagenesis of genetic information
• Electrophoresis for gene determination
Head Resident Advisor, August 2005 – May 2008
SWOSU Residence Life, Weatherford, Oklahoma
• Manage RA schedules
• Maintained confidential and personal information by counseling residents
• Developed strong interpersonal skills through interaction with residents and coworkers
• Maintained order and a friendly atmosphere with residents
• Work the front desk of the residence hall
Orientation Leader: Auxiliary Group Leader, October 2004 – October 2007
Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, Oklahoma
• Provided information about the university to incoming freshmen and families
• Advised and counseled students with academic and personal concerns
• Prepared skits and activities designed to familiarize students with the campus
• Served as a mentor in an eight-week course; assist instructor in all aspects of class
Customer Service Manager, March 2003– October 2006
Wal-Mart Mustang, Oklahoma
• Managed the cashiers and cash registers throughout the store
• Maintained schedules and flow charts for the store
• Counted and balanced registers
CANDACE D. BENDA
918 Delarice Apt. 29 Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096 405-***-**** *********@*****.***
REFERENCES: James Benkley, Principal Scientist
Technology, Halliburton Energy Services
Duncan, OK
Cindi Groth, Director of Residence Life
Weatherford, OK
Tamra Misak, Counselor
Student Counseling Services, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK
Les Crall, Chair
Department of Entrepreneurship and Computer Systems, Southwestern Oklahoma
State University
Weatherford, OK