Nicole Dodge
Dodgeville
Summary
A self-motivated, post baccalaureate student with a background in analytical chemistry seeking admittance into a graduate program to further my career in speech language pathology. Skilled in Microsoft Office applications, developing client-focused solutions, and implementing process optimization projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
KGH Autism Services
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Implemented applied behavior analysis techniques through discrete trial training and naturalistic interventions to assist clients in regulating behavior
- Handled sensitive data following HIPAA regulations to ensure client anonymity
- Worked with three non-verbal children and achieved echoic responses
- Monitored client behaviors, documenting observations to inform data-driven decision-making in therapy sessions.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and families to support therapeutic goals.
Associate Scientist Analytical Development
Sigma Aldrich
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Managed several projects as the lead scientist, balancing client needs and internal processes
- Routinely wrote scientific reports and provided testing updates to appropriate clientele in order to meet and exceed client deadlines
- Implemented a LEAN project that saved the department $120,000 annually.
- Autonomously generated data through various complex analyses and maintained instrumentation
- Led an Injury Subcommittee by routinely scheduling meetings cross-departmentally, preparing PowerPoint presentations that compiled KPIs on a monthly basis, and helping implement proper preventative actions to avoid further incidents.
- Analyzed complex data sets using advanced statistical software to drive decision-making processes.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for experimental setbacks, implementing corrective actions to improve outcomes.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to stay current on industry advancements and inform research directions.
- Produced statistical reports to correlate with laboratory research.
Assistant Scientist
Thermo Fischer Scientific
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Completed complex analyses following protocols, SOP's, and current Good Manufacturing Practices
- Performed Quality Assurance review of results and data compilation against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol, and product specifications
- Analyzed data sets using statistical software to ensure accuracy and reliability of results.
- Performed various routine solution and sample preparations to quantitatively measure the stability of pharmaceutical compounds
- Trained on routine operation and maintenance of instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory guidelines
- Promoted in 2020 to Associate Scientist
- Troubleshot instrumentation issues, ensuring minimal downtime for critical experiments.
Education
Post Baccalaureate Certification - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2019
Skills
- LEAN Six Sigma blue belt April 2024
- CPR/AED certified January 2025
- Practitioner 2(S) PCM certified February 2025
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, and Powerpoint
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Data-driven decision making
- Client relationship development
- Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience
- Creativity
- Shadowed licensed SLPs to observe swallow studies, voice health techniques, and therapeutic techniques for gender affirming voice care, adult cognitive and linguistic patients, adult aphasia patients, pediatric articulation, apraxia of speech, and a Pori Oncology Rehabilitation Head and Neck Massage May 2025
Certification
- LEAN Six Sigma blue belt, 2024-04-01
- CPR/AED certified, 2025-01-01
- Practitioner 2(S) PCM certified, 2025-02-01
Timeline
Behavior Technician
KGH Autism Services
01.2025 - 04.2025
Associate Scientist Analytical Development
Sigma Aldrich
10.2021 - 08.2024
Assistant Scientist
Thermo Fischer Scientific
11.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
University of South Florida
Post Baccalaureate Certification - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater