Alexander Bourque
West Simsbury,CT
Summary
Aspiring graduate student with a background in chemistry and nearly five years of experience in a team-based work environment. I earned my B.S. in Chemistry from Central Connecticut State University in 2024, and am looking to further my education in the field of chemistry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
FF/Dairy Specialist
Big Y World Class Market
Simsbury, Connecticut
09.2020 - Current
- Assisted customers with their inquiries and requests regarding the products available in the department.
- Streamlined inventory management by conducting regular audits and reporting discrepancies.
- Identified unsafe conditions, and notified store management for correction.
- Restocked cases with new merchandise, and removed expired items for proper disposal.
- Adhered to food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Optimized workflow by assisting colleagues in three other departments when needed, fostering a collaborative environment.
Undergraduate Research Student
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, Connecticut
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked with 49 previously synthesized imine products, analyzing each in deuterated chloroform through 1H NMR. Using the collected spectra, I calculated the percent purity of each product.
- Recrystallized viable imine products in the hopes of collecting X-ray crystal structures moving forward.
- I gained a great understanding of 1H NMR and trends in imine synthesis reactions.
- Drew conclusions about imine syntheses based on our findings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05-2024
Skills
- Basic chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Proficiency in 1H NMR
- Spectroscopy methods
- Report writing
- Chemical handling
- Collaborative teamwork
- Chromatography techniques
- Instrumental analysis
- Organic synthesis
Accomplishments
- Awarded Best Undergraduate Research Oral Presentation at CCSU's University Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD)
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Student
Central Connecticut State University
01.2023 - 12.2023
FF/Dairy Specialist
Big Y World Class Market
09.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Central Connecticut State University
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