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Morgan Collins

Summary

Academic and success-driven student with a passion for science and art. Looking to advance my education by pursuing a degree in environmental chemistry while using my attention to detail and investigative skills to conduct chemistry research. Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanic

Collins Auto Repair, Inc.
08.2018 - Current
  • Completed service work, transmission repairs, front-end repairs, order parts, help maintain inventory and upkeep of shop.
  • Work closely with customers and other businesses to ensures satisfaction and completion of the task.

Intern

GC&SU Young Scientist Academy
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Received the American Chemical Society’s Project Seed scholarship to participate in 6 weeks of college chemistry research under the supervision of Dr. Catrena Lisse and other college mentors 2 years in a row.
  • Developed a sensor to detect heavy metals in water using a porphyrin-doped silica sol-gel matrix.
  • Accepted to present research at the Southeast Regional Meeting American Chemical Society (SERMACS)in San Juan, Puerto Rico in October 2022.
  • Received Best of Show at the Regional Science and Engineering Fair, fourth at the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair, and competed at the International Science and Engineering Fair.

Education

High School Diploma -

Putnam County High School
Eatonton, GA
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA
05.2027

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Scientific Presentation

Accomplishments

National Eagle Scout - Boy Scout Troop 310

  • Designed personal community project, with financial aid from nonprofit organization, and lead troop to aid in local bat population through the construction of multiple shelters.
  • Oversaw troop operation through organizing and leading troop events, meetings, and activities.
  • Communicated troop events to community in order to inform them of the accomplishments and goals scouting achieves to aid in its improvement.

Chemistry Research Scholar - GC&SU Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Astrology

  • Synthesized a reusable, colorimetric indicator for aqueous heavy metal solutions.
  • Constructed a programmable stepper motor for a dip-coating application.

Vice President (2024) - Chemistry Club

  • Oversaw social events to engage with fellow members and the community.

Timeline

Intern

GC&SU Young Scientist Academy
07.2022 - 07.2023

Mechanic

Collins Auto Repair, Inc.
08.2018 - Current

High School Diploma -

Putnam County High School

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Georgia College And State University
Morgan Collins