Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Profession References
Academic References
Personal References
Timeline
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Margaret Terwilliger

Eagan,MN

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Biological Sciences Student Worker

Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN
12.2022 - Current
  • Trained in a BSL-1 laboratory, following safety protocols and SDS.
  • Both supervised and independently, procured and set up materials for lab courses based on instructor-written lab procedures.
  • Trained with entry level micropipetting and culturing techniques.
  • Trained in entry level aseptic techniques, sterilization and disinfection methods for microbiological prep.

Food Preparation Worker

IKEA
Bloomington, MN
12.2013 - Current
  • Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations.
  • Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
  • Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes, menus and supervisor's instructions.
  • Worked in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
  • Prepared quality products and presentation within service goal times.
  • Memorized menu items and food preparation methods to better explain selections to guests and increase sales.
  • Used food production system to drive quality and shelf life compliance.
  • Prepared, assembled and set-up food items safely, efficiently and according to public health standards, standard recipes and customer specifications.
  • Presented tasteful and attractive dishes to customers.
  • Packed ready-to-sell products in proper containers and stock displays, prepared and served ready-to-eat food and assisted customers with cake and deli orders.
  • Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
  • Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
  • Checked inventory levels and recorded supply usage on log sheets or in company software.

Education

Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN

Associate of Arts - Biology

Saint Paul College - A Community And Technical College
Saint Paul, MN
05.2021

Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN

High School Diploma -

Seton Home Study School
Front Royal, VA
06.2013

Skills

  • Organizing and Categorizing
  • Prioritizing Work
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Information Confidentiality
  • Microsoft Office and Google Drive
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Reliable and Punctual
  • Creative Thinking
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Self-Motivated

Profession References

  • Kathy Montz

College Laboratory Service Specialist

Metropolitan State University 

Phone: 651.793.1490

Email: kathy.montz@metrostate.edu

Laboratory manager and Supervisor for Natural Sciences Student workers

  • Jennifer Edgerton

Science Lab Assistant II, Greenhouse manager, and Senior Community Faculty

Metropolitan State University 

Phone: 651.793.1483

Email: jennifer.edgerton@metrostate.edu

Supervises laboratory preparation and equipment for Biological Sciences and Greenhouse management

Academic References

Susan Bush Tripp

Assistant Professor for Natural Sciences

Metropolitan State University

Phone: 651.793.1422

Email: susan.bush@ metrostate.edu

Advisor for the Natural Sciences and a frequent flier of the Natural Sciences Laboratories

Personal References

  • Laura Morse

Senior Coworker since 2011

IKEA Twin Cities

Phone: 760.532.1477

Email:Lauramorse75@yahoo.com

Coworker of 10 years

  • Tabby Yean

Coworker since 2017

IKEA Twin Cities

Phone: 651.352.8975

Coworker of 5 years

Timeline

Biological Sciences Student Worker

Metropolitan State University
12.2022 - Current

Food Preparation Worker

IKEA
12.2013 - Current

Metropolitan State University

Associate of Arts - Biology

Saint Paul College - A Community And Technical College

Inver Hills Community College

High School Diploma -

Seton Home Study School
Margaret Terwilliger