JAMES BOETTCHER
Selah,WA
Summary
Energetic recent graduate ready to work in a Laboratory. Highly motivated to gain experience, collaborate and work with others. Always willing to lend a hand to help others in need with any kind of additional work that might arise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AQUATICS, LIFEGUARD
YMCA
06.2015 - 06.2022
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Responded to emergency situations in timely, efficient manner.
- Taught water aerobics class for senior citizens.
Pharmacy Technician Extern
Walgreens
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Worked drive-thru prescription pick up window.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
MESA: MATH TUTOR
Yakima Valley College
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Tutored intermediate Algebra & Calculus
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Assisted students with questions pertaining to problem solving.
- Assisted mathematics professor to help manage resources in the math center such as textbooks, computers and coffee machine.
- Helped facilitate test proctoring.
YVC: Summer Genetic Research Project
Yakima Valley College
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Compared effectiveness of CRISPR kits vs other laboratory methods.
- Worked with microbes acquiring traits.
- Used laboratory methods to extract DNA out of Codling Moths for genetic analysis.
- Worked onsite at USDA laboratory.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
Maintenance Laborer
SpringCreek Investments, LLC
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Managed 10 multi-family rental units involving repair and maintenance
- Troubleshooted plumbing and electrical issues
- Helped repair plumbing and electrical problems
- Painted and repaired walls
- Removed trash and debris from rental units and property and transported items to landfill sites
- Facilitated repairs by disassembling defective and broken equipment
- Used large machinery to mow, remove snow and transport equipment
- Performed maintenance on equipment to keep it in good working order
- Performed seasonal yard maintenance such as snow removal, raking leaves, pulling and spraying weeds, dispersal of gravel and rock
ASYVC, Lead Student Ambassador
Yakima Valley College
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Coordinated campus tours
- Managed volunteers
Wildland Firefighter-F2 Hand Crew
Wildfire Services
06.2015 - 09.2015
- On call firefighting for additional support of fire services
- Cleared brush, dug fire lines, put out hot spots
- Carried bladder bags over rough terrain
ASSISTANT COUNSELOR
YMCA CAMP DUDLEY
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Oversaw and taught campers basic principles to enhance wellbeing and safety measures in nature.
- Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA08.2023
Associate of Science - Biology/ Chemistry
Yakima Valley College
Yakima, WA06.2019
High School Diploma -
Selah High School
Selah, WA06.2015
Skills
- Semi-fluent in Spanish
- Devotes time and effort into projects
- Analytical problem solver with decisive nature and independent judgement
- Group and Individual Instruction
Certification
AAS Pharmacy Technician Certification
Medical Terminology Certification
References
Doug Lewis: Mathematics professor & MESA coordinator, Yakima Valley College
Email: dlewis@yvcc.edu
Aram Langhans: Research Supervisor
Email: langhans@q.com
Rodger Coburn: Former Aquatics Director Yakima Family YMCA, Aquatics
(509) 949-7009
Kyle McPherson: Camp Director YMCA Camp Dudley, Yakima Family YMCA
(509) 930-6792
Email: kmcpherson@ymca.org
Cover Letter
James Boettcher
PO Box 262, Selah, WA, 98942
jimboettcher@msn.com
(509)-731-7376
IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group
Institute for Environmental Health
310 N 3rd Street, Yakima, WA, 98901
As a recent graduate from the University of Washington, I am interested in joining the Institute for Environmental Health and Consulting Group for the Daytime Laboratory Analyst Position. I have a bachelor’s degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology along with additional experience participating in summer research and completing an associates in Pharmacy Technician Studies from Yakima Valley College. My experience is the following:
-Two summers involving research working with CRISPR kits in a laboratory setting and taking a Microbiology Lab working with laboratory instrumentation for DNA extraction and analysis. This included experience with PCR and immunoassay techniques, media preparation, and maintaining experiment data records for reporting.
-Experience with computer applications from biology coursework (Bioinformatics) utilizing software programs used for the instrumentation and computer entry along with additional experience entering patient and prescription drug information from the Pharmacy Technician program.
-Aseptic technique training to practice sterile compounding techniques within the Pharmacy Technician program and performing procedures from a microbiology lab at the University of Washington.
Furthermore, the combination of my skillset, my experience, and references qualifies me to be an outstanding candidate to be hired for this position. I am looking forward to receiving a response at your convenience.
Thank you for the consideration and time taken to review my application.
Yours sincerely,
James Boettcher
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician Extern
Walgreens
06.2020 - 08.2020
MESA: MATH TUTOR
Yakima Valley College
02.2018 - 06.2020
YVC: Summer Genetic Research Project
Yakima Valley College
06.2017 - 08.2018
ASYVC, Lead Student Ambassador
Yakima Valley College
02.2016 - 06.2016
AQUATICS, LIFEGUARD
YMCA
06.2015 - 06.2022
Wildland Firefighter-F2 Hand Crew
Wildfire Services
06.2015 - 09.2015
Maintenance Laborer
SpringCreek Investments, LLC
01.2014 - 08.2017
ASSISTANT COUNSELOR
YMCA CAMP DUDLEY
06.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology
University of Washington
Associate of Science - Biology/ Chemistry
Yakima Valley College
High School Diploma -
Selah High School
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