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SONIA SIDHU HAASNER

Linda Franks Salon & Spa
Morristown,NJ
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifetime Engineering Applications Project Member

1 Year 1 Month
American Institute of Chemical Engineers, AICHE | 09.2025 - Current
  • Designed and simulated a continuous aspirin production process in PRO/II.
  • Incorporated reaction, separation, and recycle operations to meet production and purity targets.
  • Evaluated process performance through material and energy balance analysis.
  • Assessed economic feasibility, safety considerations, and opportunities for efficiency improvements.

Marketing & Social Media Intern

2 Years 2 Months
Linda Franks Salon & Spa | 08.2024 - Current
  • Designed marketing materials and managed social media handles to enhance brand visibility.
  • Monitored social metrics and client feedback, adjusting strategy to increase audience interaction.
  • Crafted targeted email snippets and promotional copy that highlighted service benefits.

Waksman Student Scholars Program Summer Institute

1 Year 9 Months
Rutgers University | 09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Conducted cDNA analysis of duckweed to advance biofuel research
  • Performed PCR, gel electrophoresis, and plasmid purification to support molecular biology experiments
  • Produced 4 NCBI GenBank publications

Researcher

3 Years
Coastal Marine Biolabs | 06.2022 - 06.2025
  • Sequenced Apis mellifera DNA, enhancing genetic data for BOLD database submissions
  • Authored 6 peer-reviewed publications, advancing knowledge in database research
  • Conducted literature reviews to support research questions and identify relevant trends.
  • Collected, organized, and validated data from multiple sources for analysis.
  • Assisted with survey design, interview preparation, and research documentation.

Science Research Club President

1 Year 9 Months
Kinnelon High School | 09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Led molecular biology labs, facilitating hands-on learning for 20+ students
  • Instructed students in PCR, gel electrophoresis, and essential lab techniques
  • Guided students through research processes, resulting in publications

Barista

1 Year 1 Month
Longfellow's Coffee | 08.2024 - 09.2025
  • Prepared beverages and maintained clean work environment to ensure quality service. Ensured a positive experience for customers through attentive service.
  • Prepared espresso beverages and specialty drinks following café recipes and quality standards.
  • Operated POS system to process orders, payments, and customer requests accurately.
  • Ground beans, calibrated grinders, and maintained brewing equipment for consistent extraction.

Barista

1 Year 3 Months
Starbucks | 03.2023 - 06.2024
  • Accurately process transactions using the POS system. Maintain knowledge of Starbucks products and promotions. Fulfill orders according to customer requests.
  • Received Partner of the Quarter recognition.

Education

B.S. - Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) | Los Angeles, CA | 06-2028

Activities and Societies: American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Aurum Cosmetics Club (Research and Professional Committee), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Chi Omega

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Kinnelon High School | Kinnelon, NJ | 06-2025
Activities and Societies: Science Research (Waksman Student Scholars Program) Club President, Science National Honor Society President, Student Council Executive Board Corresponding Secretary, NJ Governors School for Science Nominee, Barcode of Life Program, USA Biology Olympiad Co Captain

Skills

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Gel electrophoresis
Restriction Digestion
Plasmid purification
Pro II
Chemical Process Engineering
Project Management

Timeline

Lifetime Engineering Applications Project Member

American Institute of Chemical Engineers, AICHE
09.2025 - CurrentRead More

Marketing & Social Media Intern

Linda Franks Salon & Spa
08.2024 - CurrentRead More

Barista

Longfellow's Coffee
08.2024 - 09.2025Read More

Science Research Club President

Kinnelon High School
09.2023 - 06.2025Read More

Barista

Starbucks
03.2023 - 06.2024Read More

Waksman Student Scholars Program Summer Institute

Rutgers University
09.2022 - 06.2024Read More

Researcher

Coastal Marine Biolabs
06.2022 - 06.2025Read More

Kinnelon High School

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
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University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

B.S. from Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
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SONIA SIDHU HAASNER