Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Research Experience
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Shanavia Crenshaw

Westwego,LA

Summary

To obtain a position where I can assist others while challenging and expanding my knowledge and understanding of the task at hand. I am seeking a position that will utilize my skills and offer the chance for advancement as well as allow me the opportunity to gain additional skills and experience.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Water Quality Scientist

Jefferson Parish
06.2015 - Current
  • Collection, preparation of water, wastewater, and chemical samples.
  • Analysis of water/wastewater samples via: total suspended solids (TSS), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), fecal testing, pH testing, etc.
  • Manage, calibrate and verify laboratory equipment.
  • Help manage technicians to ensure the proper use of lab equipment and proper collection of samples.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the laboratory and ensures proper disposal of all lab wastes

Paint Associate

Home Depot
05.2019 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive guidance on surface preparation, priming, painting techniques, and proper tool usage for optimal results.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
  • Actively engaged customers to gather information on current and future paint projects.

Unit Clerk

West Jefferson Medical Center
09.2013 - 06.2015
  • Keeps file of medical records on patients in unit, prepares notice of patient's discharge, performs basic secretarial duties, appropriately handles confidential information

Research/Teaching Assistant for Biotechnology and Instrumentation Lab

Alabama State University
06.2012 - 07.2013
  • Prepared equipment and supplies for lab instruction, served as an informational resource and lab assistant for students, served as a co-instructor or primary instructor when needed, maintained all laboratory equipment and performed all instructed experiments, managed all undergraduate students that conducted experiments in the laboratory, ensured proper use of laboratory equipment and disposal of wastes

Education

College of Engineering Bridge Program -

Michigan State University
05.2016

Bachelor of Science in Biology, College of Science Mathematics and Technology -

Alabama State University
05.2011

Skills

  • Cloning
  • Transformation
  • ELISA
  • Gel Electrophoresis (Agarose, Acrylamide)
  • Western Blot
  • Cell culturing (bacterial)
  • Protein Purification
  • Medium preparation
  • Titration
  • PCR
  • BOD
  • Nucleic acid precipitation
  • Restriction Enzyme Digestion
  • RNA/DNA/Protein Isolation
  • SDS Page
  • Serial dilutions
  • Southern Blot
  • TSS

Certification

Water Treatment IV

Water Production IV

Water Distribution I

Research Experience

Phage display: exploiting the use of phages as a potential drug delivery vehicle.

  • Achieved successful cloning and isolation of stable phage progeny that can be used in drug delivery studies.

Timeline

Paint Associate

Home Depot
05.2019 - Current

Water Quality Scientist

Jefferson Parish
06.2015 - Current

Unit Clerk

West Jefferson Medical Center
09.2013 - 06.2015

Research/Teaching Assistant for Biotechnology and Instrumentation Lab

Alabama State University
06.2012 - 07.2013

College of Engineering Bridge Program -

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science in Biology, College of Science Mathematics and Technology -

Alabama State University
Shanavia Crenshaw