Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Botany
Mycology
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Ben Blount

Pflugerville,TX

Summary

Experienced Team Member and natural sciences major bringing outstanding performance working with others to meet common goals. Familiar with project management, workflow optimization, and general maintenance. Quick learner and problem solver with previous experience in sterilization technique, and minor experience with lab work (High School labs and solo lab work including the extraction and crystallization of specific compounds from various plants). Also experienced with the preparation of agar media, and the use of nutrient media within the field of mycology in order to isolate and clone specific strands of mycelium.

Work History

Team Member

Jersey Mikes
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
  • Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
  • Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.

Education

Freshman Chemistry Major - Bachelor's in Chemistry

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Hendrickson High School
Pflugerville, TX
05.2023

Skills

  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Facility Cleaning
  • Quality Inspections
  • Sterility Procedures

Botany

I am currently growing and tending to over fifty cacti. Not only does this require great organization and attention, but it allowed to learn and work with preparing solutions, mainly being fertilizer solutions. With my experience with my plants and chemistry, I am extremely familiar with how to prepare solutions within a lab setting.

Mycology

I have gained experience with mycology through my own solo endeavors and research, through this avenue I have learned sterilization technique, how to prepare and use nutrient media, and how to isolate, clone, and grow mycelium in a sterile environment. 

Timeline

Team Member

Jersey Mikes
05.2023 - 08.2023

Freshman Chemistry Major - Bachelor's in Chemistry

University of Texas At Austin

High School Diploma -

Hendrickson High School
Ben Blount