Liesel Gardner
Brunswick,ME
Summary
Chemist with a diverse background in field work, bench work, and data analysis. Experienced in multiple industries using a variety of different processes to deliver quality performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
CNA, Float Pool
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Assist nurses during medical emergencies by providing prompt response time and following established guidelines for patient care procedures
- Routinely providing care for 10+ patients during a single shift
- Cross-trained on processes of 3 in-patient units, and Emergency Department
- One of only two students in history of Mercy Hospital's CNA course to be accepted directly to float pool
Barista/Baker
Dog Bar Jim
10.2022 - Current
- Engage in lively conversation with customers while running manual espresso machine to make a variety of top tier espresso based drinks
- Prioritize and manage task list successfully amidst changing time constraints and business priorities
- Prepare various foods from scratch according to daily business needs
- Maintain inventory cultivate relationships with regular suppliers
Environmental Chemist - Technical Professional II
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Coordinated with coworkers, subcontractors, and clients to prioritize internal and client deliverables
- Validated data from environmental laboratories according to National Functional Guidelines, site specific guidelines, and EPA regulations
- Obtained HAZWOPER certification
- Conducted various sampling programs for major clients, including sampling air with portable GC-MS, low flow ground water, residential water, and soil vapor
Undergraduate Researcher
Quality Control Collaboratory - USM
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Lead organic synthesis research of off-flavor compound in sour and wild beers
- Analyzed beers for various parameters for quality control purposes
- Navigated financial considerations of undergraduate scientific research and research partnerships
- Self-scheduled and dovetailed to maximize efficiency
Research Assistant
University of Maine at Farmington
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Injected GC samples and analyzed resulting data
- Prepared standards and developed corresponding calibration curves
- Extracted THC, CBD, and CBN from Cannabis samples
- Developed and analyzed extraction protocols to optimize extraction method for highest yield
- Validated extraction protocols via GC quantification methods
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME05.2019
Skills
- QA/QC
- Research
- Data Validation
- Technical Report Writing
- Sample Processing
- Instrument Calibration
- GC-MS
- SOP Writing
- Adult and Pediatric Basic Life Support
Certification
- Thru-hiked Appalachian Trail (2022)
- American Chemical Society Division of Organic Chemistry Award (2019)
- Presented Research at National American Chemical Society Conference (2019)
- MDI Biological Lab Summer Fellow (2017)
- Mitchell Scholar (2016)
- Valedictorian - Spruce Mountain High School (2016)
Timeline
CNA, Float Pool
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Barista/Baker
Dog Bar Jim
10.2022 - Current
Environmental Chemist - Technical Professional II
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions
06.2019 - 07.2021
Undergraduate Researcher
Quality Control Collaboratory - USM
05.2018 - 05.2019
Research Assistant
University of Maine at Farmington
10.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Southern Maine
- Thru-hiked Appalachian Trail (2022)
- American Chemical Society Division of Organic Chemistry Award (2019)
- Presented Research at National American Chemical Society Conference (2019)
- MDI Biological Lab Summer Fellow (2017)
- Mitchell Scholar (2016)
- Valedictorian - Spruce Mountain High School (2016)
Highlights
- Compiled a comprehensive cookbook of over 80 recipes for Dog Bar Jim, greatly increasing product quality and efficiency of operations (2023)
- Managed entire validation process, from raw data to reviewed reports, for hundreds of deliverables for high profile clients throughout the Northeast (2019-2021)
- Lead organic synthesis research at the Quality Control Collaboratory of USM in partnership with Allagash Brewing Co. (2018-2019)
Highlights
- Compiled a comprehensive cookbook of over 80 recipes for Dog Bar Jim, greatly increasing product quality and efficiency of operations (2023)
- Managed entire validation process, from raw data to reviewed reports, for hundreds of deliverables for high profile clients throughout the Northeast (2019-2021)
- Lead organic synthesis research at the Quality Control Collaboratory of USM in partnership with Allagash Brewing Co. (2018-2019)
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