dillon gibson resume
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Dillon Gibson 2902 Federal Drive Gilbertsville, PA 19525
(215) 694-2793
EDUCATION:
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA
Bachelor of Science Degree, May 2016
Major: Chemistry
Concentration: Computer Science
Outstanding Clarion University Student, Spring 2014
CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE
Intern / Lab Technician, CWM environmental (formally Stewart Laboratories), Strattanville, PA
April 2015-August 2015; September 2015- January 2016
Chief analyst for total suspended solid
Aided in building calibration curve for FID
Managed punctual data results and maintained instruments
Logged incoming samples in database and assisted with various office responsibilities
Promoted from intern to part-time employee following internship end
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Current project with Dr. Lockwood (2016). Creating a new undergraduate lab experiment to be used in
Analytical Chemistry II lab that utilizes a GC-FID, gas phase samples, and the new gas-phase injector.
Tested fumes from gas tank to identify hydrocarbon peaks
Found concentration using standard addition of toluene
Independent Undergraduate Research (2015). Analysis with GC-FID and the new gas-phase
injection system. Clarion University
Tested efficiency of cars based on exhaust
Compared cars age to its efficiently
Undergraduate Research (2015), Conversion of gas chromatograph instrument from liquid phase injection to
gas phase injection.
Built gas chromatograph injection system
Characterize the gas chromatograph using standards
Attached ECD to GC
LAB EXPERIENCE
Lab Assistant, Dr. Amanda Lockwood Analytical Chemistry Lab, Clarion University
Spring 2016
Provide instruction to students on proper equipment usage and safety protocol
Demonstrate the AAS Flame and the GC-FID with cryofocusing
Instruments and Techniques:
Total Suspended Solid
GC-FID
GC-MS
GC-TCD
NMR
UV-Vis
AAS Flame and Furnace
HPLC
Mel Temp
IR
Acid Washing
Wet Chemistry Techniques
o Titration and
Preparing Solutions
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COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Advanced usage of C#
Basic usage of C++
Proficient usage of Java
Basic Knowledge of SQL
Proficient knowledge building interfaces to a database
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
IDE familiarity: Eclipse Mars and Visual Studio
EMPLOYMENT:
Rockwall Belayer/ Supervisor, Clarion University Recreational Center, Clarion PA September 2013 to present
Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety
Manage the daily operations of rockwall facilities, including creating new climbing patterns each
academic semester
Organize, lead, and promote interest in rock belaying with facility guests
Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and
encouraging participation
Promoted from basic belayer to rockwall supervisor after 18 months
Counselor/ Maintenance/ Chef/ Belayer, Camp Louemma, Sussex, NJ May 2014 to August 2014
Landscaped campgrounds
Cooked for pre-season groups
Built and repaired various equipment for camp
Managed rock tower and zip line
Supervised campers at night and off hours
Shift Manager, Advance Eye Care, Dr. Denise Mercer, Limerick, PA June 2010 to January 2013
● Held the position shift manager
● Distributed, adjusted and fixed glasses as lab technician
● Scheduled appointments with patients
● Checked patients in and out for appointments
● Maintained office with daily chores
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT:
Ski and Board Club of Clarion University, December 2013 to present
Founder and president, December 2013 to present
American Chemistry Society, September 2013 to present
Rock Wall Climbing Team, January 2013 to present
Vice President, September 2014 to present
VOLUNTEER WORK:
Telford Volunteer Firefighting Company, Telford, PA, August 2012 to May 2013
Assisted fire fighters with tool retrieval
Maintained oxygen tanks
Attended classes on fire rescue
Steel River Playhouse, Pottstown, PA, October 2010 to January 2013
Built sets for plays along with moving and assembling risers
Ushered theatrical plays