Experience

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  Algarithm Ingredients

  • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

  • Research Scientist

    • May 2022 - Present
    • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Perform laboratory scale R&D activities for prototype development of food and supplement products for proof-of-concept projects; Coordination for such projects including internal and external collaboration, ingredient sourcing, project planning, equipment troubleshooting, literature review, and method development; Assist and educate customers on ingredient sensitivities and how to apply them in their matrices; Collaborate with external manufacturers during scale-up trials; Conduct chemical analysis for quality assurance and shelf-life stability of ingredients; Record experimental data/observations and analyze data for final reports; Clean and maintain labware and equipment, dispose of chemical waste, and maintain a safe and tidy work environment

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  Acadia University

  • Research Technician

    • Dec 2021 - May 2022

    Developed efficient trials in an organic chemistry/biotechnology laboratory, working with organic material. I have quickly adapted to learning a variety of new methods and equipment in biotechnology while conducting background research and developing project goals. Management responsibilities have included maintaining the laboratory schedule and research students.

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  Boston Pizza Restaurants, LP.

  • Nova Scotia, Canada

  • Bartender

    • Jan 2013 - Apr 2022
    • Nova Scotia, Canada

    Enhanced skills in time management, interpersonal connections, and flexibility in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentFrequent recognition for menu upsells and highest average guest checkProvided exceptional customer service and team managementCompleted management responsibilities, resolved customer issues, and new hire training

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  Acadia University

  • Canada
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Teaching Assistant

    • Sep 2019 - May 2020

    Assisted in proctoring assessments, in-lecture demonstrations, and graded assignments and midterms. Built professional and reliable relationships with professors and students.

  • Paleolimnology Field Researcher

    • May 2019 - Aug 2019

    Conducted gravity coring for data collection, processing, and bulk geochemical analysis via X-ray fluorescence to develop a paleolimnological assessment of the impacts of damming on an upland lake in Nova Scotia: focus on strontium as an indicator of alewife.

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  Maverick Communications Inc.

  • Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada

  • Brand Ambassador

    • May 2016 - Aug 2016
    • Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Promoted Eastlink Security sales across Atlantic Canada for an in-home security system reaching 3000 consumers via one-on-one interactions, generating 245 unique leads producing immediate benefitTravelled across Nova Scotia with Efficiency NS to bring attention to their ongoing campaign using guerrilla marketing tactics in public settings