Celina Apodaca
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Detail-oriented water technology technician highly effective at keeping laboratories running smoothly and efficiently. Knowledgeable about managing supplies, equipment and facilities. Pursuing new professional challenges with the opportunity to make a positive impact on wastewater treatment. With responsible background in operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater collection and high purity water production and distribution. Over 7 years of experience in water technology with certification in water and wastewater. Complies with federal and state safety laws and regulations to support healthy environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Manager
Professional Water Testing LLC.
01.2019 - Current
- Designed processes to increase efficiency by minimizing error and reducing repetitive tasks.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
- Tested new methods for wastewater analyses that are EPA approved.
Adjunct Instructor
Dona Ana Community College
01.2017 - Current
- Taught Wastewater 130- Introduction to Wastewater
- Taught Water 182- Water Chemistry Lab
- Taught Water 192- Microbiology Lab for Water and Wastewater
- Taught Water 190- Microbiology for Wastewater Theory
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
Lab Technician
Dona Ana Community College
04.2016 - Current
- Maintained wastewater package plant for student operation and instruction including; manhole and lift station pump
- Maintained high purity water water system including; mixed media filters, water softeners, ultrafilter, reverse osmosis, and ion exchange resin beds
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Researched new methods and techniques to improve laboratory procedures.
Lab Assistant
Water Tech Associates
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Co-Op Student
City Of Las Cruces
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity in the lab.
- Shadowed wastewater operators, learning safe and effective operation of systems.
- Maintained clean work areas, washing supplies and wiping surfaces thoroughly.
- Analyzed wastewater samples in the lab including, MLSS, MLVSS, TSS, TDS, TS, Settleometer, Settleable Solids, SOURs, TKN, Ammonia, Nitrates, pH, BOD, Chlorine Residual, Fecals, and E.Coli.
SI Facilitator
New Mexico State University
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Attended lectures with students to help them master difficult chemistry courses.
- Met with chemistry professors to gain additional insight on how students can master lecture material.
- Provided weekly material and met with students weekly to review lecture information.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
New Mexico State University
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Assisted faculty members with researching arsenic in drinking water and the effects on the human cardiovascular system.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Operated high-level chemistry and biochemistry equipment.
Education
Associates - Water Technology
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.2014
Skills
- Water and Wastewater Sampling
- Customer Service Skills
- Plumbing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Water and Wastewater Analyses
Certification
Water Supply Level 4
Wastewater Level 4
Wastewater Lab Tech 3
Snowboarding and Martial Arts
Seasonal skiing and snowboarding
MMA and jiu jitsu practitioner since 2019 at Legacy Mixed Martial Arts.
Timeline
Lab Manager
Professional Water Testing LLC.
01.2019 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Dona Ana Community College
01.2017 - Current
Lab Technician
Dona Ana Community College
04.2016 - Current
Lab Assistant
Water Tech Associates
04.2016 - 12.2018
Co-Op Student
City Of Las Cruces
08.2015 - 04.2016
SI Facilitator
New Mexico State University
01.2014 - 05.2014
Undergraduate Research Assistant
New Mexico State University
05.2011 - 05.2013
Associates - Water Technology
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
New Mexico State University
Water Supply Level 4
Wastewater Level 4
Wastewater Lab Tech 3
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