Resume

• 2017

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

  Research includes peptide analysis utilizing various forms of mass spectrometry. Validation methods utilizing paper spray are employed.

  Analytical Chemistry

  Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

• 2005

  Master of Science - MS

  Thesis work focused on FT-IR analysis of polyimide film degradation after the film was spun onto silicon wafers. Techniques included

  but not limited to

  reflection absorption

  attenuated total reflection

  and transmission spectroscopy.

  Chemistry

  Ball State University

• 2001

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  Chemistry

  Ball State University

• Indyfluence

  Host of the Women in Industry Round Table: Diversity and Inclusivity

  As part of the professional development series

  professional women from industry were invited to speak at a round table event hosted by the graduate student organization MOLE. Topics ranged from diversity and inclusivity

  working environment

  balancing family and career

  etc. Panelists were encouraged to share personal experiences and advice to graduate students interested in joining industry.

  MOLE

  Painter

  Assisted a local artist in bringing his artwork to life.

  Keep Indianapolis Beautiful

  Inc.

  Event Staff

  Camp Roche

  Panelist for the Intercultural Engagement Symposium

  The panel emphasized the need to prepare students for intercultural\nengagement and competence. Three internationally experienced professionals and a student\npanelist shared their experiences from a variety of workplaces

  focusing on instances\nthat heightened their awareness of the importance of intercultural competence.

  Gateway Community of Practice on Intercultural Learning

  IUPUI

  Science

  Conflict Resolution

  Analytical Chemistry

  Peptides

  Higher Education

  Account Coordination

  Chemistry

  Python

  Teaching

  Laboratory Skills

  Data Analysis

  Quantitative Research

  Mass Spectrometry

  University Teaching

  ISO 9001

  Research

  Analytical Skills

  FTIR

  Public Speaking

  NADCAP

  Synthesis

  properties and X‐ray structure of 5‐azido‐2‐methoxy‐1

  3‐xylyl‐18‐crown‐5

  5‐Azido‐2‐methoxy‐1

  3‐xylyl‐18‐crown‐5 has been prepared by reacting p‐toluenesulfonyl azide with the carbanion generated from the reaction of 5‐bromo‐2‐methoxy‐1

  3‐xylyl‐18‐crown‐5 with n‐butyl lithium. The asymmetric N3 stretch of this product has been observed as a single band at 2110 cm−1 in dichloromethane solution. Addition of solid NaSCN

  KSCN and CsSCN shifts this band to 2115

  2113 and 2112 cm−1

  respectively. Computational studies of this azide at the B3LYP‐6‐31G* level in the presence and absence of Na+ predicted these bands to be at 2173 cm−1 and 2184 cm−1. For the salt‐containing solutions

  additional bands were observed at 2066 cm−1

  2056 cm−1 and 2055 cm−1

  respectively

  which are in the range expected for CN stretches. The X‐ray structure of this azide has been determined. The terminal and internal NN bond lengths were found to be 1.127(2) and 1.245(2) Δ

  respectively

  which is the usual pattern for aromatic azides. The crown ether is looped over the face of the aromatic ring resulting in an angle of 38.94° between the plane defined by the aromatic ring and that defined by the five ring oxygen atoms. In addition

  the CH3 group is rotated out of the plane of the phenyl ring with C1‐C18‐O181‐C182 and C17‐C18‐O181‐C182 dihedral angles of 93.81(14)° and ‐90.54(14)°

  respectively.

  Synthesis

  properties and X‐ray structure of 5‐azido‐2‐methoxy‐1

  3‐xylyl‐18‐crown‐5

  Sexton

  AT&T

  Ball State University

  Roche

  Corporate Housing Systems

  Ball State University

  Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

  Muncie

  Indiana Area

  Research topic focused on the infrared spectroscopic study of polyimide coatings on silicon wafers.\nCoordinated the pilot test of CASPiE

  Center for Authentic Science Practice in Education

  an advanced research opportunity for undergraduates co-funded by Indiana University and Purdue University.\nLed undergraduate chemistry lab instruction of 30 students and aided students outside of class.\n\n

  Masters Student

  Ball State University

  Indianapolis

  Indiana

  Identified market expansion opportunities in the in-situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry segments utilizing novel modeling for the DISCOVERY Ultra product line. \n\nEvaluated impact of PRIME implementation management software for the Cedex instrument line.

  Custom Biotech Intern

  Roche

  Indianapolis

  Indiana Area

  Conducted relationship selling of products

  services

  and solutions to solve unique end to end customer needs via lifestyle questions. Nationally recognized for exceeding sales goals at AT&T Summit. Received sales award for top 10% performance nationally.

  Retail Sales Consultant

  AT&T

  Indianapolis

  Indiana Area

  Current research focuses on protein analysis and the detection of peptides at low concentrations using mass spectrometry.

  PhD Student

  Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

  Indianapolis

  Indiana Area

  Coordinated day-to-day activities including reservations

  maintenance requests

  sales

  and unit turnovers. Offered direct sales support to the vice president and acted as a liaison between clients and facility managers.

  Account Services Coordinator

  Corporate Housing Systems

  Muncie

  Indiana Area

  Classroom and Laboratory lecturer for General Chemistry

  Chemical Analysis

  Instrumental Methods of Analysis

  and General

  Organic

  and Biochemistry for the Health Sciences.\n\nOversaw the operational activities for general chemistry laboratories. Trained and provided technical guidance on work methods

  equipment uses

  and special techniques to graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.

  Instructor

  Ball State University

  Graduate student organization for the Chemistry and Chemical Biology department at IUPUI.

  Member

  MOLE

  First Place Grand Prize Award for \"Shotgun Proteomics by Paper Spray Mass Spectrometry.\"

  American Chemical Society Indiana Section & IUPUI School of Science