Andrew B. Thompson
Upper Arlington,OH
Summary
Professional with solid grounding in fieldwork, ready to make impact. Possess key skills in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical diagnostics. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable with keen ability to work under changing conditions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Technician
Vector Disease Control
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Conducted regular field surveys to analyze and determine treatment responses
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Tour Guide
College of Wooster
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Facilitated memorable experiences for diverse groups by tailoring presentations to cater to different age groups, cultural backgrounds, and language abilities.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to develop innovative strategies for improving overall tour quality and visitor satisfaction.
- Ensured timely departures and arrivals by strictly adhering to schedules while remaining flexible enough to accommodate unforeseen circumstances or special requests from guests.
- Increased customer satisfaction through attentive listening and personalized tour adjustments based on group interests.
Swim Teacher/Counselor
I.D.E.A.S. summer camp
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Established strong relationships with students'' parents or guardians through open communication channels about their child''s progress.
- Provided personalized feedback to swimmers, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting improvement.
- Implemented creative approaches to teaching fundamental swimming techniques while keeping students engaged throughout the entire lesson process.
- Focused on individualized attention for each student in order to pinpoint areas needing improvement or further development.
Landscaping
Twin Pines Landscaping
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Executed landscaping duties including grading, sodding, planting trees or shrubs for aesthetically pleasing exteriors.
- Boosted curb appeal through well-executed landscaping tasks including pruning trees or shrubs, trimming lawns or bushes.
- Kept outdoor areas clean and presentable through consistent trash removal, landscaping upkeep, and snow removal during winter months.
Education
The College of Wooster - Biology
The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH12.2023
Skills
- PCR
- DNA Extraction
- Gel Electrophoresis
- R Studio
- Autoclave
- Media Preparation
- Mass Spectrometry
- NMR
- HPLC
Accomplishments
- 2019, Eagle Scout Rank
- 2023, Independent Study
References
- Jennifer R. Bowen, College of Wooster Dean of students, (330)263-2008, Jbowen@wooster.edu
- Ben Bentley, College of Wooster Assistant Director, Admissions, (330)263-2109, Bbentley@wooster.edu
- Will Schlatmann, Vector Disease Control, Director, (720)436-8186, Wschlatmann@VDCI.net
- Hilary Edgington, Assistant Professor in Evolutionary Biology, Advisor, (330)287-1973, Hedgington@wooster.edu
Communityserviceleadershipactivities
- Prepare and serve food for homeless and under-served families, Saint John’s Episcopal Church, Franklinton, OH, 01/01/12 - present
- Eagle scout project - I raised funding and orchestrated the installation/planting of 5 park benches, 5 trees, and 18 bushes., Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, 2151 Dorset Rd, 01/01/18
Timeline
Field Technician
Vector Disease Control
06.2023 - 11.2023
Swim Teacher/Counselor
I.D.E.A.S. summer camp
06.2021 - 11.2022
Tour Guide
College of Wooster
03.2020 - 03.2023
Landscaping
Twin Pines Landscaping
06.2018 - 03.2019
The College of Wooster - Biology
The College of Wooster
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