Ruby De Kay
Austin
Summary
Engineering student with a 3.9 GPA and academic emphasis in advanced mathematics, chemistry, and laboratory-based sciences. Seeking to transfer into Environmental Engineering to apply problem-solving and scientific analysis to sustainability challenges, with long-term plans to pursue graduate study in Bioinformatics, and a career in bioremediation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
Austin
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered high-quality customer service, enhancing customer satisfaction in fast-paced environment
- Prepare specialty beverages with precision and consistency
- Operated Square POS system, ensuring accurate and efficient transaction management
- Maintain clean, organized workspace under high-volume conditions
- Collaborated with team members to streamline service during peak hours, improving overall workflow
Volunteer
Austin Parks Foundation
Austin
- Support park restoration and conservation initiatives
Education
General Engineering & Chemistry - Environmental Engineering
Austin Community College
Austin, TX09-2026
Skills
- Solution-oriented problem solving
- Applied mathematics and analysis
- Knowledge of environmental processes
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration and coordination
- Time management and organization
Community Service
- Community Garden Member, Austin, TX, Engage in sustainable gardening practices and local food production, Promote environmental stewardship and community collaboration
- Volunteer, Austin Parks Foundation, Support park restoration and conservation initiatives
Laboratory Technical Experience
- Extensive laboratory experience from biotechnology coursework
- Proficient with micropipettes, column chromatography, titration setups, microscopes, and gel electrophoresis
- Experienced in maintaining lab notebooks and documenting experimental procedures
- Strong understanding of laboratory safety and sterile technique
- Comfortable analyzing and interpreting experimental data
Academic Interests
- Environmental systems and sustainability
- Computational applications in biological and environmental data
- Integration of engineering principles with biotechnology
- Long-term goal of pursuing graduate study in Bioinformatics
Timeline
Barista
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
01.2021 - Current
Volunteer
Austin Parks Foundation
General Engineering & Chemistry - Environmental Engineering
Austin Community College