Makenna Caulson
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
Reliable and determined candidate with experience in a college level laboratory. Seeking a full-time entry-level position that offers professional challenges and allows for growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Chemist
Alameda Point Collaborative
- Used Atomic Emission Spectroscopy to test water and air samples from the Alameda Naval Base community.
- Determined th concentration of particulate matter and harmful metals in the samples.
- Demonstrated knowledge of environmental lab instruments such as an ozone monitor.
- Presented results to the Alameda Point Community environmental team.
- Acquired skills for organizing and presenting lab data.
Environmental Chemist
Caltrans
- Used an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer instrument to quantify lead concentrations in the soil alongside Highway 24.
- Evaluated the impact of vehicle emission on the amount of lead present in soil.
- Determined the hazard level the soil had on the environment.
- Presented results to CalTrans.
- Acquired independent research and field lab work skills.
Kitchen Expeditor
Canyon Club Brewery
03.2021 - Current
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Managed end-of-month merchandise inventory count and documentation.
- Verified that prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation as well as end of service clean up.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA05.2023
High School Diploma -
J.K. Mullen High School
Denver, CO05.2019
Skills
- Laboratory Techniques
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
- Buffer Preparation
- Research
- Safety Procedures
- Organization
- Communication
Timeline
Kitchen Expeditor
Canyon Club Brewery
03.2021 - Current
Environmental Chemist
Alameda Point Collaborative
Environmental Chemist
Caltrans
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Saint Mary's College of California
High School Diploma -
J.K. Mullen High School