Sarah Khoury
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Objective
I am looking for a position with a company that I can grow with and utilize my knowledge in chemistry. I am very dedicated and loyal to my work and take pride in a job well done.
Work Experience
Circulation Desk Operator (01/17/2005 – 05/05/2008)
Last Employer: Texarkana College
Contact Person: Don McIntosh/903-832-5565
Responsibilities: I managed the circulation desk at the Pinkerton Fitness Center.
Office Administrator (08/02/2010 – 02/11/2011)
Last Employer: Upholstery Unlimited
Contact Person: Fabian Trevino
Responsibilities: I was responsible for establishing the office including setting up the computer network. Also, I set up accounts with with dealerships and managed the accounts receivables.
Accomplishments: I built a solid foundation for a new business to grow from.
Research Assistant (08/01/2008 – 07/30/2010)
Last Employer: Texas Tech Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Contact Person: Dr. Dominick Casadonte/806-742-1832
Responsibilities: I assisted my mentor in his ongoing research with the photocapacitance of phenanthroline compounds. I also kept the lab stocked with supplies and handled the chemical ordering.
Accomplishments: I presented a research poster at the National Americal Chemical Society Convention and recieved an award for my work.
Tutor (09/15/2008 – 05/07/2010)
Last Employer: Texas Tech University
Contact Person: PASS Center/ 806-742-3664
Responsibilities: I tutored fellow students in General Chemistry I
Tutor (01/24/2005 – 05/01/2008)
Last Employer: Texarkana College
Contact Person: Tutoring Center/903-832-5565
Responsibilities: I tutored fellow students in Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition, and Anatomy
Education
Establishment: Texarkana College
Degree: Chemistry
Education Period: 01/24/2005 - 05/14/2008
Speciality: Associates Degree
Average Grade: 3.5
Establishment: Texarkana College
Degree: Biology
Education Period: 01/24/2005 - 05/14/2008
Speciality: Associates
Average Grade: 3.5
Establishment: Texarkana College
Degree: Associates of the Arts
Education Period: 01/24/2005 - 05/14/2008
Speciality: Associates
Average Grade: 3.5
Establishment: Texas Tech University
Degree: Bacholors of Chemistry
Education Period: 08/26/2008 - 05/03/2010
Details: I am 16 hours away from completion of this degree. My mother fell ill so I moved closer to help her.
Skills
GC/Mass Spec., NMR, IR.
Computer Skills: I can work any Windows and MAC Opp. System. I am also proficient in Pagemaker.
Foreign Language Skills: Latin
Additional Information
*Student Body President, Texarkana College, 2006, 2007, 2008 * Vice President, Chemistry Club, Texarkana College, 2008 * Secretary of the Biology Club, Texarkana College, 2006 *College Mascot, Texarkana College, 2007, 2008
Honors: Awarded the Green Chemistry Award by the ACS on research of Wright Patman Lake.
Research Projects: I studied the photocapacitance of 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline.
Publications: *The levels of the Dissolved Oxygen in Wright Patman Lake. *The photocapacitance of 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline.
Professional Membership: American Chemical Society
Certifications or Licensures: Lab safety certifications, including every safety certification, including radiation safety at Texas Tech University.
Interests
I enjoy volunteer work. I have given time to the Randy Sam's Homeless Shelter, CASA, and the UMC Hospital in Lubbock Texas. I also enjoy reading, and the outdoors.