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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, CA
05.2023

High School Diploma -

J.K. Mullen High School
Denver, CO
05.2019

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
Makenna Caulson