Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Activities
Languages
Laboratoryskills
References
Exploring the great outdoors
Timeline
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Katie Elizabeth Cottone

Columbia,SC

Summary

Driven and detail-oriented individual with a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, and extensive laboratory experience seeking an engineering position where I can apply my problem-solving skills, laboratory expertise, and passion for learning to contribute to innovative projects.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Prohibition
4 2024 - Current

Server/Bartender

Tin Roof
11.2016 - 04.2024

Assistant Manager

32 Degrees
11.2015 - 11.2016

Store Clerk

Double Takes
06.2014 - 06.2015

Recruiting Manager/Administrator

C4 Connections
07.2011 - 08.2012

Dress Specialist/Wedding Consultant

David's Bridal
02.2011 - 07.2011

Volunteer

Clarendon Eye Center
01.2010 - 06.2010

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC

Biology

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

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Manning High School
Manning, SC

Skills

Strong problem-solving abilities and eager to learn

Able to meet tight deadlines and manage heavy workloads effectively

Experienced with GC-MS, absorbance spectrometry, and IR spectrometry

Collaborative and considerate team player with strong organizational skills

Advanced computer skills and adept at handling complex tasks with precision

Strong Work Ethic

Activities

  • Track: 2008
  • Band: Flag girl, 2008
  • Beta Club: Member (2008-2009), President (2009-2010)
  • FFA: Member (2007-2010), Choir (2008)
  • Volunteer: Carolina Wildlife Center, 2014

Languages

English
German
American Sign Language (ASL)

Laboratoryskills

  • ICP-OES: Measuring K and Na in complex matrices.
  • Molecular Absorbance Spectroscopy: Measuring Fe in sediment.
  • UV-Vis Absorbance Spectroscopy: Analyzing dyes and caffeine in beverages.
  • Chromatography (SPE, DPE): Separation of dye mixtures.
  • GC-MS: Conducted liquid-liquid extractions, compared extraction efficiencies, identified IR Spectra, and performed drug analysis.
  • Dilution and Calibration: Proficient in creating and using calibration curves.

References

References available upon request

Exploring the great outdoors

I love to travel and see the world through the lens of others

Timeline

Server/Bartender

Tin Roof
11.2016 - 04.2024

Assistant Manager

32 Degrees
11.2015 - 11.2016

Store Clerk

Double Takes
06.2014 - 06.2015

Recruiting Manager/Administrator

C4 Connections
07.2011 - 08.2012

Dress Specialist/Wedding Consultant

David's Bridal
02.2011 - 07.2011

Volunteer

Clarendon Eye Center
01.2010 - 06.2010

Server

Prohibition
4 2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of South Carolina

Biology

Charleston Southern University

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Manning High School
Katie Elizabeth Cottone