Amanda Bard

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About Amanda Bard

Second year Master’s student in Chemistry at the University of Ottawa, expected to graduate January 2019. 2 years’ experience in nanotechnologies with specialization in gold thiol bonding. Extensive knowledge of Analysis instrumentation such as GC-MS, UV-Vis, PTI and FTIR Great interpersonal and communication skills honed through continuous contact with customers; focus on tasks and performance when adhering to industry standards Strong attention to detail with extensive work utilizing nanomaterials Adapts easily to fast paced and changing work environment, with strong time management and organizational skills from the oversight of multiple projects at multiple employments Developed training manuals and guidelines, oversaw staff training and coordinated employee performance appraisals Advised and assisted other employees, regulating conduct and helping them remain on track to accomplishing personal sales goals Knowledge of MS word processing software and employed MS Excel extensively to compile tables and graph to summarize data and mathematical calculations utilized in scientific reports Fluently bilingual (French and English) Publication: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology: How Fast Can Thiols Bind to the Gold-nanoparticle Surface? Skills & Abilities Computer (Software Package) · Knowledge of MS word processing software · Employed MS Excel extensively to compile tables and graph to summarize data and mathematical calculations utilized in scientific reports · Extensive knowledge and daily use of GCDocs, Penfax and Siebel · Extensive use of Origin and KaleidaGraph Technical · WHMIS Laboratory training · Principles of Laser Safety · Laboratory Safety · Analysis instrumentation : PTI, UV-Vis, GC-MS · Characterization Instrumentation: BET, TPO/TPR, SEM Certificates · Worker Health and Safety Awareness · Violence prevention · Respect in the Workplace