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Paula Kay Edwards

Erwin,TN

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in analytical chemistry and leadership roles with talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent team building and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Graduate with foundational knowledge in Leadership and hands-on experience gained through research papers, academic projects and programs. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to advance in career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chemist

BWX Technololgies
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed laboratory procedures that adhere to SOPs, ECOs, batch records and work instructions.
  • Enhanced product quality by developing and optimizing chemical processes and procedures.
  • Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
  • Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
  • Tested Variables in procedures, ensuring the most accurate results were obtained for the analysis
  • Mentored individuals such as laboratory technicians, providing guidance on analytical techniques
  • Develops and revises procedures to improve clarity, communication, and accuracy for laboratory technicians.
  • Develops and uses operator aids and postings to improve analytical techniques and safety in the laboratory, which overall improves laboratory analysis meeting both quality control and assurance standards.
  • Assisted with collecting, identifying and disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal waste products to comply with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulations.
  • Develops Analytical Procedures collaborating with team members to achieve a common objective in an efficient amount of time by using short term goals to meet long term deadlines. The project will increase production efficiency, add new analysis to the laboratory, and increase safety to existing analytical method and procedure.
  • Managed developing the chemistry project for the company while simultaneously, ensuring timely completion meeting quality standards. within budget, and using the BWX Technology programs for ordering all supplies properly.
  • Contributed to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance progress; encourage team work collaboration for the next steps.
  • Focused on making the chemistry development the priority while maintaining daily maintenance, calibration, preparing standards, and ordering chemicals and supplies in a timely manner.
  • Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
  • Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
  • Maintained organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross contamination.
  • Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
  • Improves laboratory control and quality for instrumentation and monitors data quality using the daily control standard and other standards along with the calibration curves to operate instrument with control limits.
  • Identified and resolved technical issues in production processes, ensuring uninterrupted operations and product quality.
  • Improved safety, conducting thorough risk assessments for laboratory procedures and chemical handling.
  • Enhanced team knowledge, skills, and moral using an experiment where each team member could contribute to the chemical analysis and techniques for the procedure.
  • Increased Team moral with human performance meeting as recognition for teamwork using team building activities and discussions.
  • Developed and maintained accurate records of experimental data, contributing to integrity and reproducibility of research findings.
  • Increasing laboratory efficiency by implementing a new software program for data analysis and management.
  • Conducted comprehensive chemical analyses for quality control, ensuring adherence to industry and safety standards.
  • Troubleshot equipment adjustments to meet and maintain safety, output and quality expectations.
  • Improved accuracy of results by maintaining calibration records and performing routine instrument maintenance.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors to obtain high-quality chemicals and supplies at competitive prices while meeting project deadlines.
  • Created spreadsheets and other forms of documentation to accurately record and calculate analytical results used in project development.
  • Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for more efficient use of resources within the laboratory setting.
  • Identified potential areas for improvement in existing methodologies, leading to increased reliability in obtained data.
  • Assisted in the creation of a safer work environment by developing and enforcing laboratory safety protocols.
  • Increased lab efficiency through the implementation of quality control procedures and data management systems.
  • Spearheaded validation studies for newly installed instrumentation, ensuring accurate performance before incorporating it into daily operations.
  • Enhanced analytical capabilities by implementing advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.
  • Supported regulatory compliance efforts by keeping up-to-date with changing industry standards and updating laboratory procedures accordingly.
  • Maintained a clean, organized laboratory environment, promoting efficiency and adherence to safety standards.


Chemist

BWXT Advisory Engineering
01.2023 - Current
  • Method Development and Research
  • Continues to Focus on Nuclear Chemistry Developing Methods
  • Serves as the Human Performance Facilitator for Advisory Engineering
  • Serves as the Human Performance Representative on the HuP Communication Committee for Advisory Engineering
  • Serves as the Human Performance Representative on the HuP Advisory Committee for Advisory Engineering
  • Attended PittCon Conference and Exposition 2023 March 18-22, 2023 as a Chemist for BWXT
  • Completed Various Corporate Professional Development Trainings for BWXT (Unconscious Bias, Crucial Conversations, Getting Things Done)
  • Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch records and work instructions.
  • Enhanced product quality by developing and optimizing chemical processes and procedures.
  • Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.

Chemistry Teacher

Unicoi County High School
08.2016 - 01.2023
  • Leading chemistry research collaborative with East Tennessee State University and Sullivan County Schools, “The Effects of Surface Runoff on Streams”
  • Creates and implements chemistry curriculum for secondary education
  • Served as the science leader for 9-12 on the Unicoi County Schools District Instructional Collaborative Committee
  • Serves as the leadership leader for 8.8 million dollar Niswonger grant for STEM.LD on the Unicoi County Schools District Instructional Collaborative Committee
  • Served as the science leader at the school level on the Unicoi County High School leadership team
  • Attends state training for the Regional Science Collaborative
  • Recognized for 30 hours of professional development in STEM and Literacy Education Summer 2018 by East Tennessee State University
  • Attended and Completed state training in Nashville, TN for the new science curriculum
  • Provide one-on-one assistance and instruction for students performing below minimum academic achievement levels
  • Proactively manages parent relationships to provide feedback on student’s performance to facilitate success in the classroom
  • Record student progress and track attendance
  • Chartered the Ruri-Teen club with 74 members spring 2017 for Unicoi County

Chemistry Instructor

Northeast State Community College
08.2019 - 12.2022
  • Leading chemistry research and setting up various labs and lab equipment
  • Creates and implements chemistry curriculum for University education
  • Serves as the chemistry and lab instructor for Chemistry One and Chemistry Two college level

Chemistry Teacher

Dobyns-Bennett High School
08.2012 - 06.2016
  • Created and implemented Chemistry curriculum for secondary education
  • Employed a variety of current, innovative teaching strategies to motivate, inspire, and encourage student-centered learning
  • Attended Integrating Science Learning with Literacy Graduate Course
  • Served as chemistry leader on the leadership committee for integrating science and literacy for 13 surrounding school districts
  • TSSAA Rules Coaching Meeting 2012-2015
  • Attended Integrating Science Learning with Literacy Leadership meetings
  • Attended Bimonthly Chemistry Dept
  • Meetings

Substitute Teacher

Unicoi County Schools
08.2011 - 06.2012
  • Built valuable classroom management skills while gaining strong understanding of various educational styles unique to each building

Materials Management Supplies Clerk

Unicoi Memorial Hospital
03.2002 - 01.2012
  • Maintained and supplied materials for each department in the hospital
  • Ordered, Received, and Delivered all supplies including office and custodial supplies to all departments
  • Maintained the stock room and was responsible for all supplies signed in and out of stock room
  • Charged patients with each supply used and prepared for year-end physical inventory

Chemistry Graduate Assistant

East Tennessee State University
08.2008 - 05.2010
  • Performed, Recorded, and Published all laboratory research for the graduate thesis publication
  • Presented graduate research at chemistry conferences
  • Preformed all qualifications of the National Science Foundation Grant
  • Taught teachers how to implement science experiments and activities for fourth and fifth grade science classes at North Side Elementary in Johnson City, TN
  • Presented graduate research brought into the elementary classroom at Washington D.C. and San Francisco, California
  • Maintained laboratory areas and maintenance on analytical equipment
  • Assisted with the procedures, policies, and reagents in the laboratory stock room

Education

Masters of Science - Analytical Chemistry

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
12.2010

Masters of Education - Educational Leadership

Carson Newman University
Jefferson City, TN
05.2021

Bachelors of Science - Analytical Chemistry

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
05.2008

Skills

  • SAP Systems
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Gage Pack
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Flexibility
  • Coaching
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Coordinating
  • Technical Knowledge
  • Time management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Building
  • Self Motivation
  • Scientific Writing
  • Chemical Handling
  • Report Writing
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Lab Equipment Maintenance
  • Chromatography Techniques
  • Verbal & Written Communication Skills
  • Data Interpretation
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chemical Safety Protocols
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Chemical Instrumentation
  • Experimental Design
  • Research and Development
  • Sample Processing
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Chemical Waste Disposal
  • Chemical Inventory Tracking
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Chemical Hazard Assessment
  • Purchasing Coordination
  • Chemical Storage Management
  • Nuclear Chemistry
  • Troubleshooting and Analysis

Certification

  • Trained and Qualified on Various Jobs for BWXT (please see T & Q Record)
  • Completed Performance Board Training for Tracking documentation and data by BWXT
  • Eastman Workkeys Skill Report Gold Certification
  • American Chemical Society Concentration Certification East Tennessee State University 2008 Johnson City, TN
  • Niswonger AP Chemistry Certification
  • Niswonger AP Chemistry Academy 13 Summer 2014 Greeneville, TN
  • TSSAA Tennis Coach Certification 2012-2015
  • Red Cross CPR and First-Aide Certified 2003- Current

Timeline

Chemist

BWX Technololgies
07.2024 - Current

Chemist

BWXT Advisory Engineering
01.2023 - Current

Chemistry Instructor

Northeast State Community College
08.2019 - 12.2022

Chemistry Teacher

Unicoi County High School
08.2016 - 01.2023

Chemistry Teacher

Dobyns-Bennett High School
08.2012 - 06.2016

Substitute Teacher

Unicoi County Schools
08.2011 - 06.2012

Chemistry Graduate Assistant

East Tennessee State University
08.2008 - 05.2010

Materials Management Supplies Clerk

Unicoi Memorial Hospital
03.2002 - 01.2012

Masters of Education - Educational Leadership

Carson Newman University

Bachelors of Science - Analytical Chemistry

East Tennessee State University

Masters of Science - Analytical Chemistry

East Tennessee State University

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