Payeton Riehl
Summary
I have been an honors student throughout my entire high school career. I worked hard to maintain a high GPA and took college classes since freshman year to jump-start my college career. It is my goal to become a research scientist and I am currently in college pursuing my bachelor's degree in Neuroscience and Genetics and Cell Biology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Engineering Intern
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Pnnl
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted experiments for the development of new products, resulting in successful prototypes.
- Collaborated with a team to design and implement innovative chemical engineering solutions, leading to improved product performance.
- Streamlined production processes, reducing waste and increasing overall productivity.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining production levels.
- Supported scale-up efforts from laboratory to pilot plant, enabling smooth transitions between phases of development.
Learning Assistant
Washington State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through consistent reinforcement of classroom expectations and open communication with students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops to remain current on best practices in teaching methodologies and emerging trends in education.
Cashier
NEW BEGINNINGS THRIFT STORE
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Open and close the thrift shop
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- I price and restock items throughout the store
- I sort through donations and determine what will be sold and what will be salvaged
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
Agricultural Worker
X reverse D
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Harvested and baled hay for sale or animal use.
- Irrigated farm soil and performed repairs and routine maintenance on pipes and pumps.
- Mowed grass and tilled soil to in preparation for crop planting.
- Drove tractors and operated agricultural machinery to complete agricultural and farm tasks.
- Completed installations of 30'x25' deck. Installed electrical receptacles.
Virtual Assistant
Distinctive Technologies
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Edited and reviewed blog postings
- Published blog postings on websites
- I reviewed and edited blog posts written by others prior to them being posted on websites.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Uploaded files for team use on Google Suite and SharePoint.
Babysitter
Babysitter
01.2016 - 09.2020
- Watched and entertained three young boys
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
- I cared for three young boys on a daily basis during the summers while their parents worked and occasionally throughout the school year when needed in the evenings.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Genetics
Washington State University
Richland05.2026
High school diploma -
Hanford High School
Richland, WA06.2022
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Determined
- Hard worker
- Microsoft Office
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- I was the treasurer for the Dreamers club and a member of the Clean Energy Ambassador Network at WSU Tri-Cities.
- I was a member of the National Society of High School Scholars.
- I was apart of the Robotics, Ecology, and Spanish clubs in high school.
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Learning Assistant
Washington State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Chemical Engineering Intern
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Pnnl
06.2023 - Current
Cashier
NEW BEGINNINGS THRIFT STORE
02.2022 - 05.2023
Agricultural Worker
X reverse D
06.2021 - 08.2021
Virtual Assistant
Distinctive Technologies
10.2020 - 04.2021
Babysitter
Babysitter
01.2016 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Genetics
Washington State University
High school diploma -
Hanford High School
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