Mathew Rodriguez
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Meticulous and well-trained laboratory team member bringing top-notch expertise in analyzing materials and contributing to successful product development. Solid background boosting quality of production with systematic review and on-going support. Demonstrated knowledge of experimental and practical application strategies. I'm a organized and dependable candidate that's successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Currently seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-time Caregiver
Private Care
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
Sanitation Worker
H-E-B
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Washed down facility walls, floors, and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
- Maintained a sanitary environment with daily inspections and timely maintenance of assigned areas.
- Collected, sorted, and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX12.2022
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Sample Preparation
- Meticulous Record-Keeping
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Reliability
- Spectroscopy Techniques
- Analytical chemistry
Laboratory Coursework
Senior Research, Writing Intensive coursework (June 2022 - August 2022)
- Research involved utilizing HPLC, Chromatography. Spectrometry, DuoSet ELISA plates, microscopy, UV sanitation, pipetting, and other methods of analysis in order to test the effects of Crotalus scutulatus scutulatus (C.s.s) crude venom on human proteins. Such as: IL-1β / IL-1F2 and Human MMP9. This research was conducted in order to further the research into the creation of antivenoms for C.s.s victims.
Chemical Seminar (August 2020 - December 2020)
- Research involved utilizing online and physical literature in order to propose and defend a new method of drug delivery based on hydrogels as a less invasive form of patient treatment.
Bacteriology research (August 2019 - December 2019)
- Research involved utilizing aseptic techniques, fractional distillation, making agar plates, harvesting and growing bacteria from collected soil samples from two different sources in order to test and compare bacterial growth and the antibiotic resistance of colonies grown. All parameters and guidelines for this experiment were proposed to and approved by Dr. Laughlin as part of my individual course research
Volunteer Work
- Assisted in student body activity events held by the student body government throughout my time at TAMUK alongside Sigma Chi. These events included: Derby days, Fall and Spring flings, Women inclusivity events, volleyball sporting events, study halls, Easter egg hunts, campus wide events and more.
- Volunteered with Dance Marathon for kids, Penny Wars, the City of Kingsville Christmas Parade, and various Sigma Chi related charity/fundraising events
Affiliations
- Sigma Chi Fraternity since 2018
- Interfraternity Council Fall 2019 to Spring 2020
Timeline
Full-time Caregiver
Private Care
01.2023 - 12.2023
Sanitation Worker
H-E-B
10.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Texas A&M University - Kingsville