Science Teacher - Episcopal School of Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge, LA
(2021-06)
Currently teaching Physical Science, Physics, and Forensics
- Conducted lab experiments for all courses, to include writing component
- Faculty sponsor for the Student Honor Council
- Moderator: Academic Study Hall
- Assistant sponsor for Quiz Bowl
Science Teacher - East Baton Rouge Parish School District - Liberty Magnet High School, Baton Rouge, LA
(2020-07 - 2021-06)
- Taught both college-prep Chemistry and AP Physics (algebra-based)
- Conducted lab experiments for both courses while still in a hybrid format
Chemistry Teacher - The Runnels School - Baton Rouge, LA
(2020-02 - 2020-06)
Began mid-year to finish out the final year of the school (closed 06/2020)
- Taught Chemistry classes at college-prep, honors, and AP levels
- Led AP lab course based on test format, as well as developed experiments for all sections
Contracted Lab Technician - BASF via BCForward - Polyol Lab, Geismar, LA
(2018-11 - 2020-01)
- Conducted QC testing on polyol samples: raw material, in-process, finished goods
- Entered test results into LIMS database, release passing shipments and generate COAs via SAP
- Led initial training for multiple personnel, including while still in contractor status
- Created instrument method to automate a formerly manual-only test
Stockroom Coordinator - LSU Department of Chemistry - Baton Rouge, LA
(2017-06 - 2018-11)
- Coordinated all supply issues for organic and analytical teaching labs
- Maintained inventory for associated labs. Troubleshoot equipment as needed
- Expanded safety procedures to become more compliant with university EHS
- Created methods and wrote user manuals for chemical instruments (GC, FT-IR, NMR)
- Developed multiple experiments for Honors Organic Lab (indigo synthesis, Friedel-Crafts Acylation)
Chemistry Teacher - St. Michael the Archangel High School - Baton Rouge, LA
(2016-07 - 2017-06)
- Taught college-prep, honors chemistry I and honors chemistry II
- Conducted introductory lab experiments for all courses
- Redesigned CHEM II to mirror the pacing/depth of a college freshman chemistry course
- Moderated Robotics club
Lab Coordinator - LSU Department of Chemical Engineering - Baton Rouge, LA
(2012-09 - 2016-07)
- Serviced and maintained pilot-plant scale processes in undergraduate laboratories
- Troubleshoot operating issues with units as they arise
- Maintained Gas Chromatographs and UV-Vis Spectrophotometers for undergraduate labs
- Assisted instructors in testing new operating parameters for units
- Expanded/modified undergraduate lab safety protocol
Lab Technician - Deltech Corporation - Baton Rouge, LA
(2012-02 - 2012-09)
Contracted via Tech 2000 (Baton Rouge, LA)
- Calibrated, maintained, and wrote testing programs for chemical instrumentation (GC, UV/Vis)
- Assisted shift personnel with QC in-process, shipping, and other toluene-based monomer samples
- Assisted lab manager with creating/modifying testing according to engineer/customer specifications
Research Associate - LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans, LA
(2010-08 - 2011-06)
- Assisted in the experimental determination of 3D protein structures (X-Ray Diffraction)
- Conducted introductory research in novel non-chemotherapeutic cancer treatments
- Completed graduate-level classes in biochemistry, genetics, physiology, and pharmacology
Engineer Officer (12A) - Louisiana Army National Guard - Baker, LA
(2006-05 - 2010-10)
Second-in-command of combat engineering company comprised of 110 Soldiers
- Conducted company and battalion level training to ensure unit readiness
- Directly supervised all company-level support operations
- Created company-wide industrial hygiene protocol to improve unit safety
Firefighter/EMT - Baton Rouge Fire Department - Baton Rouge, LA
(2007-05 - 2009-06)
- Performed fire suppression duties as a member of a ladder company
- Assisted East Baton Rouge EMS with medical calls throughout the city
- Assisted local businesses with the creation of fire plans
- Received Firefighter II, HAZMAT Technician, Confined Space Rescue Technician, and EMT-Basic certifications while employed
Lab Technician - BASF via Lofton Staffing - Geismar, LA
(2007-01 - 2007-05)
- Conducted QC testing of in-process, raw material and final product samples
- Performed daily calibration of instruments via controls to ensure accuracy
- Assisted lab technologist/lab manager with developing new testing protocols
