1. JAMIE TOPP
New Lenox, IL 60451 | (989) 619-4601 | jamietopp20@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-topp
ANALYTICAL CHEMIST AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Renewable and Nuclear Energy | Quality Assurance | Environmental Protection and Regulation
Performance-focused, thoughtful, and innovative professional driven to succeed as part of the scientific community.
Exceptional record of project coordination and organizational leadership success. Generate results in a consciences and
efficient manner, resulting in high-quality and cost-effective outcomes. Committed to developing high-performance
systems, strong teams, and beneficial initiatives.
 Strong Scientific Background: Academic, private sector employment, and medical science experience. Formal
training, education, and hands-on (field) experience in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, laboratory testing, and
environmental monitoring.
 Competent Project Manager: Record of providing invaluable assistance and coordinating multifaceted projects in
for-profit business, education, healthcare, field operations, research and laboratory settings.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
HOPEWELL ACADEMIES New Lenox, IL
TRANSITIONAL COORDINATOR August 2014 to Present
Overview: Provide supervision and job placement assistance to 20 students with emotional and developmental issues.
Develop progressive training plans in conjunction with Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to facilitate participant self-
sufficiency and employment training. Perform data analysis to determine plan efficacy. Ensure applicable regulatory
compliance. Conduct outreach to recruit community partners and establish relations with funding sources. Coordinate
activities with clinical, educational and support teams. Train new staff and handle all project management tasks.
 Accomplished double-digit percentage gains in student goal achievement (training and job placements), and
expanded community partnerships significantly between Q2 2015 to Q3 2016.
CANAL ANALYTICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Channahon, IL
ANALYTICAL CHEMIST June 2014 to November 2014
Overview: Tested water and waste (liquid and solid) samples to determine contamination levels and compliance with
environmental regulations. Delivered services to petrochemical, petroleum, marine, biofuel, and agricultural industries.
Applied qualitative analysis and formulaic procedures to generate data used in reports. Properly handled and disposed of
chemicals and waste. Provided scheduled quality control testing and identified data trends. Trained new field chemists.
Technical Synopsis: Performed Oil and Grease (O&G) measurements and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) testing.
Completed product quality analysis to determine color, appearance, specific gravity, pH, water purity, and inhibitor
concentrations. Certified sample adherence to Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (USEPA) limits, and conducted testing using approved equipment and methods. Obtained TWIC card.
 Top performing new analytical chemist in 2014 with a high quality result delivery rate of over 90%.
 Completed competency training in record time, chosen to receive special training typically reserved for
advanced chemists.
TOPP LAW PLC Gaylord, MI
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT February 2014 to May 2014
Overview: Improved operational efficiency within prestigious law firm by coordinating administrative activities. Accurately
transcribed correspondence, civil pleadings, and other documents. Performed scheduling and timeline management.
Communicated with clients electronically, via phone and in-person. Processed financial transactions and assembled legal
documents.
 Mastered use of software including QuickBooks, Adobe Acrobat, Time Matters, and MS Office Professional.

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MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Traverse City, MI
NURSE ASSISTANT June 2013 to August 2013
Overview: Delivered patient care as part of multidisciplinary team providing medical assistance to ER patients within 40
bed emergency department. Coordinated care with medical professionals and provided wound care, injury stabilization,
and ancillary assistance. Monitored patients’ vital signs and reported changes and concerns. Charted all observations
pertaining to patient care and condition.
Technical Synopsis: Utilized specialized equipment (stethoscope, sphygmomanometer, etc.) to accurately measure
patients’ vital signs. Collected, transported and properly disposed of biologic specimens and biohazardous waste in safe
manner. Used data tracking software (Cerner, FirstNet, PowerChart). Adhered to governmental regulations including
HIPPA, ADA, and EMTALA, and guidelines from the Joint Commission.
 Nominated for “Emergency Room MVP” award due to excellent work performance and patient care.
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
MOMENTUM PHYSICAL THERAPY AND ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER Plainfield, IL
PHYSICAL THERAPY EXTERNSHIP April 2015 to July 2015
Overview: Served up to 5 patients daily while completing 40 hour hands-on externship and observational clinical job
shadow. Utilized electronic medical records (EMR) system to track progress and chart patient information. Analyzed
patients’ conditions and collaborated with clinicians to deliver rehabilitative exercises and therapies.
OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Gaylord, MI
PHARMACY CAREER EXPERIENCE PARTICIPANT January 2013
Overview: Observed preparation, dosing, and dispersal of medications at high-volume compounding pharmacy to obtain
better understanding of pharmaceutical science and role within healthcare system.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB AT UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS Joliet, IL
CHEMISTRY LAB ASSISTANT August 2011 to May 2012
Overview: Assisted with teaching and supervising 12 to 15 students daily within laboratory environment. Evaluated
results of student projects and experiments. Ensured students worked safely and followed sound scientific practices.
Technical Synopsis: Responsible for chemical inventory management and proper disposal of HAZMAT items. Worked
extensively with organic and inorganic chemical experiments. Gained advanced knowledge of natural and artificial
compounds, stoichiometry, titration, reactions, and environmental chemistry.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS Joliet, IL
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) DEGREE IN BIOLOGY (MAJOR) AND CHEMISTRY (MINOR) December 2013
 Honors: National Honor Society (NHS); TriBeta Biology Honor Society (Gamma Kappa Chapter).
VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT
SERVICE VOLUNTEER – Lamb’s Fold (Joliet, IL) 2016 to Present
KNOWLEDGE AREAS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Sample and Laboratory Testing | Data Analysis | Reporting | Scientific Best Practices | Trend Forecasting | Research |
Process Improvement | Chemistry | Biology | Scheduled Monitoring | Quality Assurance | Product Testing | Strategic
Planning | Environmental and Safety Regulations | Inventory Management | Team Leadership | Regulatory Compliance