University of Pittsburgh Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences

August 2018 – April 2022

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Certificates in Sustainability and Nanoscience/Engineering
GPA: 3.97

Bob Stroyne PEP Award for Excellence in Preparation, Execution, and Presentation of a Laboratory Proposal

April 2021

• Presented by the University of Pittsburgh Chemistry Department to 3 outstanding projects in the Instrumental Analysis Laboratory

Richard F. Zarilla Award in Chemistry

February 2021

• Given annually by the University of Pittsburgh Chemistry Department to 3 outstanding Chemistry majors based on demonstrated academic excellence and involvement in the undergraduate program

Dean's List / University of Pittsburgh

January 2019 - Present

Undergraduate Researcher / University of Pittsburgh

September 2019 - Present

• Synthesize a variety of nanomaterials for graduate research projects, with a focus on photoreactor-synthesized nanoparticles compared to wet-bench samples and the effect of using different reducing agents on particle structure
• Instrumental techniques involved utilizing centrifugation to filter particles, preparing TEM grids and XPS samples for analysis, sizing TEM images of particles, and performing UV-vis spectroscopy for characterization

Secretary, Circle K / University of Pittsburgh

September 2018 - April 2021

• Design various service projects, fundraisers, and social events to keep members engaged, such as the Trick or Treat for UNICEF project which raised over $200 for their global water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiative
• Create and update a record of meeting details, event attendance, and service hours to notify the district and international boards of club progress on a monthly basis

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant / University of Pittsburgh

January 2020 - April 2020

• Led general chemistry recitation sections of about 20 students by working through practice problems or frequently missed quiz questions
• Held office hours to help students with solving additional questions on homework or grasping the more difficult concepts that are taught in class

Tutor, American Chemical Society / University of Pittsburgh

May 2018 - August 2019

• Assist students with gaining a better understanding of the concepts from their general chemistry classes and applying these concepts to solving problems as they prepare for assignments and exams

Tutor / Study Lab

January 2021 - Present

• Lead one on one scheduled appointments with students discussing any topic or problems from class, while also utilizing and suggesting study strategies that can be used to improve their study habits

Cashier / Lowe's Home Improvement

April 2020 - August 2020

• Ring up, organize, and bag various items for customers in a quick and courteous manner on register
• Troubleshoot complications with the system while solving problems for customers efficiently at self-checkout
• Cashier of the Month – May 2020

Server Assistant / Hotel LBI

May 2019 - August 2019

• Ensured a high quality of service in the dining room by rapidly cleaning and resetting tables, as well as interacting with the guests by answering questions about the restaurant or hotel while delivering food and drinks

Hostess / The Oaklander Hotel

January 2019 - April 2019

• Greeted and escorted guests to tables, and organized guest reservations that were made over the phone and online
• Collaborated with the managers, wait staff, and kitchen staff to guarantee that all customer concerns were addressed