Joseph Rebolledo La Mesa, CA • 707-245-4262 •
[email protected] EDUCATION AND TRAINING Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Minor in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies - May 2014 San Diego State University, San Diego, CA • GPA: 3.94 • Deans List (9 semesters) • Chemistry labs included experience and exposure with the following instruments: NMR, IR, UV-Vis, potentiostat, GC, HPLC, pH meter, magnetic susceptibility balance, centrifuge, MS, and Raman spectroscopy • Volunteered/Studied abroad in Guatemala - Spring Break 2014 Undergraduate Researcher - September 2013 – Present San Diego State University, San Diego, CA Performed as an undergraduate researcher in an electrochemistry laboratory lead by principal investigator Diane K. Smith, Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry • Primarily carried out cyclic voltammograms of compounds whose E1/2 values were in question along with the kinetics and mechanisms of their reductions/oxidations • Kept a detailed laboratory notebook with notes and printouts of parameters and results for each experiment • Followed proper protocol and safety guidelines for chemical waste disposal and lab etiquette • Conducted experiments on an independent basis, but sought out the help of graduate students/principal investigator when problems arose • Attended weekly laboratory group meetings which included presenting data collected and progress made on current work • Coordinated with others through an online calendar to reserve times to work with principal instruments • Gained familiarity with current structure and material contained within research published in scientific journals • Completed a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation and subsequent quiz on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)- Label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) training • Presented scientific research on a host of nitrotriazoles for treatment against tuberculosis at SDSU’s Student Research Symposium • Culminated undergraduate research with a senior project report which covered total research performed EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Food Service Associate/Cashier - January 2009 - May 2014 Aztec Shops, West Commons Market, San Diego State University • Worked with Micros computer systems to complete transactions, which included both cash and credit • Ensured the store was properly stocked with product and retrieved needed product from storage when it was needed • Helped guide customers to the items they desired and made suggestions when appropriate • Ensured store sanitation requirements were achieved • Interacted and worked with people of a wide variety of backgrounds • Maintained a strong line of communication with manager/shift supervisor to ensure proper work was being done
