1. ROCIO RODRIGUEZ
2024 NE Terre View Dr. Apt 367, Pullman, WA, 99163 , 956-739-4043; rocio. rodz421@yahoo. com
PROFILE
 Strong Customer service skills; Prior experience for 3 years in customer service and 2 years as an Office Assistant in multiple
settings
 Laboratory research techniques including: GC -MS, GC, NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis, AAS, etc.
 Inclusive, team oriented individual; quickly establishes rapport and engenders trust and confidence with supervisors, peers,
and students
 Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail
 Levelheaded and calm; comfortable with difficult mandates and tight deadlines
 Highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Chemistry
Washington State University, Pullman, WA (3.26 Final GPA)
 Experimental program focused on identifying the synthetic requirements for an interaction between a
photosensitizer not containing a precious metal and an earth -abundant metal center
 Independent Research Project: Photo -Mediated Hydrogen Transfer Using Non-Precious Metals
Expected May 2016
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry May 2014
St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX (2.97 Final GPA)
 Experimental program focused on determining volatile organic compound compositions of P. Glandulosa
using solid-phase microextraction and GC -MS for USDA studies on attracting herbivores
 Independent Research Project: Identification of Plant Volatile Organic Compounds in Southern Tree
Prosopis Glandulosa Using Retention Indices and GCMS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant – General Chemistry Aug 2014 – Current
Chemistry Department, Washington State University
 Interacted with over 300 students and established trust and confidence
 Proctor and grade exams and laboratory reports
 Supervise and maintain safety requirements during experiments
Research Assistant – Synthetic Inorganic Laboratory Oct 2015 – Feb 2016
Chemistry Department, Washington State University
 Advanced techniques such as schlenk line and glovebox techniques used to manipulate water and air sensitive materials
 Characterization of compounds utilizing chemical instrumentation such as NMR, IR, UV -Vis, and Fluorimeter
 Software including, but not limited to, MestReNova, Gaussian, ChemBioDraw, Chem 3D, Microsoft Office, were used to gather
and compile data and reports
 Safety officer and graduate group member of the Heiden Research Group
Supplemental Instructor – Organic Chemistry Aug 2013 – May 2014
Chemistry Department, St. Edward’s University
 Gave actual instruction to students as an undergraduate student
 Conduct information sessions for students in course material
 Review and answer questions a bout exams and homework problems
Teaching Assistant – General, Analytical, Organic I and Organic II Chemistry Aug 2012 – May 2014
Chemistry Department, St. Edward’s University
 Organizing and assisting professor during lab experiments and exams
 Engage and guide students through lab and course material; including titrations, synthetic preps, and analysis
Associate – Paint Sales and Cashier July 2012 – Dec 2013
The Home Depot, Austin, TX
 Worked with team to educate customers
 Greet and assist customers with their project ideas, then direct them to the appropriate aisles
 Maintain workflow and efficiency of the department
Office Assistant – Student Resources Test Proctor Aug 2010 – May 2012
Student Disability Services Department, St. Edward’s University
 Proctor exams for students with disabilities and accommodated testing needs
 Heavy clerical and administrative duties, including scheduling appointments, phone triage and sensitive paperwork
COCURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
 Graduate Chemical Society, General Secretary, August 2014 – Present
 American Chemical Society, Member, January 2010 – Present
 Relay for Life, Member, January 2008 – Present
 Heiden Group, Safety Officer, Graduate Student Researcher, October 2014 – Feb 2016
 Home Depot Kids Workshop, Workshop Captain, January 2012 – May 2014