Allyssa Conner

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About Allyssa Conner

Strong research professional with a Bachelor of Science (BS) focused in Biochemistry from Lafayette College and currently pursuing a PhD in Organic Chemistry at the University of Delaware. Experienced Research Assistant with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Currently working on developing organometallic synthetic methodology with the Don Watson Group at the University of Delaware. Skilled in organic synthetic techniques such as: anaerobic reaction set-up, recrystallization, normal and reverse-phase chromatography, and distillation. Skilled in NMR, IR, LC/MS, GC/MS, Chemdraw, MNova, research databases (SciFinder, Reaxys), and Microsoft Office. Exemplary Analytical Skills, Mentorship, Team Building, Problem Solving, and Public Speaking skills as demonstrated by college involvement as a peer advisor, an officer in Delta Delta Delta sorority, and captain of the Lafayette College Women's Rugby team. Committed to community service with past positions as a fundraising coordinator with the MDA, an ACS Lehigh Valley section volunteer, a WISE network volunteer, fundraising coordinator via Delta Delta Delta for St Jude Children's Research Hospital, and as a peer tutor.