Curriculum Vitae

Mary Higgs
Education:
Institution
Indian River State College
University of Central Florida

Degree
Associate of Arts
Bachelor of Science

Degree Type
Chemistry
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Physics

GPA
3.0
3.0

Relevant Courses:

Analytical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry I, II
Environmental Chemistry
Lasers
Physics I, II, III
Inorganic Chemistry

Chemical Literature
Biochemistry
Electronics
Polymer Chemistry
Graduate Level
Differential Equations

Microsoft Word
Adobe Photoshop

Organic Chemistry
Marine Science
Biology I, II
Circuits Lab
Calculus I, II, III

Computer Software:

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint

Gaussian software for

computational chemistry

Accomplished in various types of social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter hashtags.
Publications:
Two-Photon Circular Dichroism of Molecular Structures Simulating L-Tryptophan Residues in Proteins
with Secondary Structures Chemical Physical Letters 9 May 2014 Vol 601: 6-12
Presentations:
National League of Nursing Lecture Topics:

Chemistry

Physics

University of Central Florida Undergraduate Research Presentation:

The effects of Ball Milling on Titanium Dioxide Coupled Photocatalysts.
Laboratory Analysis:

X- Ray
Injected Medication
GC/MS

Titration
Hyperbaric Chamber
Spectroscopy

Chromatography
NMR
Centrifuge

Experience:
Indian River State College (May 2014- Present)
Math Instructor

Taught high school math courses of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry.
Graded and proctored tests based on concepts taught in class.
Maintained an organized grading system.
Supplementary Instruction Coordinator for Chemistry

Constructed a program for secondary instruction to help students excel in courses.

Designed end of section reviews of main concepts.
Utilized various types of resources to promote learning using kinetic, audio, and visual resources.
Tutor in Physical Sciences and Math

Connected with each student to determine individual learning styles.

Conducted class specific reviews to ensure key principles.
Earned numerous recommendations from students and teachers.
Increased passing rates in students by 35%.
Perfected excellent communication skills to build regular student base.
Physics Professor

Instructed several Physics I laboratory classes to coincide with lecture.

Created reviews for lecture tests.
Set up mechanical equipment to explain key concepts discussed in lecture.
Encouraged students to grasp concepts through demonstration.

Bartender (8 years)

Developed public speaking skills by entertaining customers while simultaneously staying on task
to promote sales.
Accounted for total sales at end of shift.
Strengthened ability to work with a team to promote business.
Increased sales using suggestive selling.
Prioritized and performed dozens of activities simultaneously in high stress environment.
Perfected excellent communication skills to build regular clientele.

Veterinary Technician: (2 years)

Prepared and collected blood and urine samples to conduct tests to diagnose illness.
Administered medications orally and intravenously.
Fluent in medical terminology.
Operated and maintained laboratory equipment such as Hyperbolic Chamber, X-Ray, Ultra sound,
centrifuge, microscope, and autoclave.

Maintained clients files in an organized system.

Assisted in surgical procedures in a sterile environment.

Brand Ambassador (2 years)

Represented company to educate customers on product.

Set up displays to maximize product sales.
Built relationships within company and with store managers that resulted in prime product placement
and display.
Maintained statistical and financial records of product stock in store.
Exceeded sales goals by 20%.

Ebay Entrepreneur (3 years)

Researched current market trends for product management.

Set competitive prices on items to effectively move product.
Used Adobe Photoshop to edit pictures to increase sales.
Researched product specifics to write descriptive and accurate product detail.

Telemarketer (2 years)

Answered inbound customer calls for product information.

Facilitated customer service and payment issues and made sales.
Processed up to 80 customers per shift.
Memorized and applied new promotions and packages.
Trained new representatives on procedures and how to close sales.

Roof Sales (6 months)

Educated homeowners on roof conditions.

Increased company profits by 35%.
Cold sold new roofs at customers homes.
Used technology such as iPads to show homeowners roof condition.

Loan Analyst (2 years)

Developed strong negotiation skills in loans and sales.

Assessed loans based on collateral and personality assessment.
Trained staff on corporate procedures.
Brainstormed merchandising ideas and created floor displays.
Effectively executed sales and lending processes.
Assessed personal property for monetary value.

Volunteer:
United States Department of Agriculture (February 2016 August 2016)
Research Technician
Dr. Randall Neidz: Pongamia Research

Tested standard plant cloning and cleaning techniques on Pongamia.

Made Murashige and Skoog medium (MS) from scratch.
Used laboratory instruments such as autoclave, microscope, and micropipettes.
Perfected plant cultures in a sterile environment.

Mentor for Adolescent Girls (May 2013- August 2016)

Adult role model for disadvantaged youth.

Successfully enrolled adolescents in high school and was instrumental in helping female students
achieve completion.
Encouraged teenagers to go to work and inspired them to strive for success and normalcy.

Sales:

First place sales of Margaretville rum out of three competing restaurants.

Four time top seller of featured items from Outback Steakhouse.