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7000 JO H N S O N FA R M LA N E AP A R T M E N T #301, C H A D D S FO R D , PE N N S Y L V A N I A 19317
785.210.7548 H E I D Y .P R O C K @G M A I L .C O M
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F ORENSIC CHEMIST
Detail-oriented and dedicated professional, offering well-honed research and laboratory experience in chemistry.
Recognized for solid work ethic, along with ability to manage multiple priorities and keenly analyze data . Adept at
working with minimal to no supervision, as well as with high-caliber teams of professionals. Equipped with articulate
communication and interpersonal skills in building positive work relationships with professionals of all levels. Bilingual
in English and Spanish.
 Areas of Expertise
Tandem Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) | Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS)
| Gas Chromatography- electron capture detector (GC/ECP)
Gas chromatography–flame ionization detector (GC-FID) | Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) | Nuclear
Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
Solid-Liquid extractions | Liquid-Liquid extractions | Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) | Headspace gas
chromatography | Fluorescent Spectrometry
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) | Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) | Data analysis
 Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Dec 2013
AU ST IN PEA Y ST A T E UNIV ERSIT Y  CLA RKSV ILLE , TN
Coursework in Chemistry, Dec 2011
KA NSA S ST A T E UNIV ERSIT Y  MA NHA T T A N , KS
 Laboratory Experience
NMS Labs  Willow Grove, PA
Lab Support Specialist Nov 2015 – Aug 2016
 Responsible for the set-up, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instruments such as GC/FID,
GC/ECD, and GC/NPD
 Prepared and analyzed biological samples for the presence of alcohol, drugs, and environmental toxins
 Generated pre-analytical reports for specimen analysis
 Utilize software such as OnBase and TotalChrom for data analysis
 Prepared and validated internal standards, reagents, controls, and calibrators
 Aided in the revision of extraction methods
Aegis Science Corporation  Nashville, TN
Forensic Mass Spectrometrist Feb 2014–Aug 2015
 Assumed responsibility in maintaining, utilizing, and troubleshooting various labora tory instruments used for
LC/MS-MS and GC/MS
 Took charge of taking and removing samples on assigned instruments, disposing chemical wastes, and keeping
the sanitation of work area
 Utilized various tools, such as ChemStation, Analyst, MultiQuant, and Horizon to track and assess chromatography
and other sample acceptance criteria during sample analysis
 Prepared organic reagents, initiated reinjections and in-vial dilutions
 Actively contributed to the decrease of organization’s backlog by managing a very high sample volume process
 Military Experience
United States Army  Various Locations
Production Control Supervisor – Fort Riley, KS Jun 2007–Sep 2009
 Provided expert leadership to 16 non-commissioned officers and 44 junior-enlisted soldiers in handling aircraft
maintenance and management operations, along with equipment and service parts valued more than $11M
Communications Equipment Supervisor – Fort Campbell, KY | Fort Riley, KS Jun 2003–Jun 2007
 Directed the operations of the Communications Equipment Repair Section, which involved facilitating training and
leading non-commissioned officers and nine soldiers

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7000 JO H N S O N FA R M LA N E AP A R T M E N T #301, C H A D D S FO R D , PE N N S Y L V A N I A 19317
785.210.7548 H E I D Y .P R O C K @G M A I L .C O M
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Earlier Position Held:
Communications Equipment Technician – Savannah, GA | Fort Campbell, KY
 University Research Projects
Austin Peay State University  Clarksville, TN
Quantitative Analysis Research Aug 2013–Dec 2013
 Determined an unknown motor oil mixture for the Harley Davidson Company using fluorescent spectrometry
Instrumental Analysis Aug 2013–Dec 2013
 Utilized analytical laboratory instruments, such as GC, FTIR, NMR, and MS data to determine unknown compounds
Biotechnology Aug 2012–Dec 2012
 Performed cloning of the amyE gene from Bacillus subtilis, and expressed the gene into E. Coli using western
blotting, PCR, ELISA, and SDS–PAGE
Kansas State University  Manhattan, KS
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) May 2012–Aug 2012
 Initiated complex synthesis of Magnetic Fe/Fe3O4 core/shell nanoparticles as heterogeneous acid-catalyst for the
production of biodiesel
Research Volunteer Oct 2011–Dec 2011
 Synthesized hydrophilic dopamine-anchored InCE-cleavable linker between SN38 and Fe/Fe3O4 magnetic
nanoparticles for the treatment of cancer
 Professional Affiliations
American Chemical Society
Association for Women in Science
 Awards and Honors
Army Achievement Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Certificate of Achievements
 Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) | TotalChrom | ChemStation | Horizon | OnBase | Analyst |
MultiQuant
NuGenesis | Aria | ABSCIEX API 3200 | 3200Q Trap | 4500 Triple Quad | Agilent 5975C
 Publications
Wang, H.W., Shrestha, T.B., Basel, M.T., Dani, R.K., Seo, G.M., Balivada, S., …Bossmann, S.H. (2012). Magnetic-
Fe/Fe3O4-nanoparticle-bound SN38 as carboxylesterase-cleavable prodrug for the delivery to tumors within
monocytes/macrophages. Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, 3, 444-55.