Riley Fountain
Archdale,NC
Summary
Results‑driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success in both operational and laboratory settings. Strong focus on team collaboration, experimental efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes through precise laboratory practices. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and scientific excellence. Skilled in wet chemistry techniques, analytical instrumentation (UV‑Vis, IR, GC, HPLC), data analysis, and maintaining accurate laboratory documentation. Known for adaptability, strong problem‑solving abilities, and consistently meeting evolving organizational and research needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Little Caesars
High Point, NC
12.2020 - 08.2025
- Ensured daily store operations ran smoothly and efficiently
- Assigned tasks and monitored employee performance to ensure work was completed accurately and on time
- Opened and closed the store according to company standards
- Monitored cash register transactions for accuracy throughout shift. As well as counting the money in the safe before lock up.
- Maintained accurate inventory and product use records.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and answered any questions they had about products or services
- Youngest Promoted Manager in the franchises history
Intern
Young Entrepreneurs Across America
Raleigh, NC
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Marketing on weekends during the school semester to promote and sell for the business.
- Balancing school work with learning the ins and outs of running a business in the preseason
- Communicating and scheduling with homeowners for estimates and production dates.
- Meeting with homeowners for estimates and quotes to accounts from materials, labor hours and office fees on all jobs
- Creating and upholding production schedules including scheduling the jobs and the painters hours.
- Assigning and managing a team of painters on each job based on their personal skill sets.
- Created and produced 21,050$ in revenue within just the month of May and generated over 12,000$ of income for myself and other college students in the area.
- Managed social media accounts, increasing engagement through targeted content creation.
- Collaborated with team members on event planning and execution for entrepreneurship workshops.
- Organized resources and materials for training sessions, improving participant experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wheatmore
Trinity, NC06-2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2027
Skills
- Scientific writing & reporting (Maintaining lab notebooks and documentation)
- Spectroscopy and chromatography
- Solution preparation & dilution calculations
- Technical & Laboratory Skills (Lab safety & chemical hygiene, Proper waste disposal & hazard communication)
- Wet chemistry techniques (titrations, filtrations, recrystallization)
- Excel (functions, graphing, data organization)
- Experimental design & troubleshooting
- Familiarity with chemical databases (SciFinder, PubChem)
- Micropipetting & volumetric accuracy
- pH measurement & buffer preparation
- Analytical instrumentation (UV‑Vis, IR, NMR, GC, HPLC)
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of up to 8 staff members.
- Handled emergencies with calm and proper training
- Created and produced 21,050$ in revenue within just the month of May
- Generated over 12,000$ of income for myself and other college students in the area.
- Documented and resolved Laboratory test which led to cleaner and more accurate results.
- Competitive Bronze level Ballroom dancer (Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Samba, ChaCha, & Rumba)
Certification
- CM - Certified Manager Certification
- Food & Safety protection manager
Languages
ASL
Limited Working
Interests
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Knitting and Crocheting
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Gym Workouts
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Ballroom Dancing
- Horseback Riding
Timeline
Intern
Young Entrepreneurs Across America
01.2024 - 06.2024
Manager
Little Caesars
12.2020 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Wheatmore
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
North Carolina State University