TAYLOR R. VAUGHAN

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 • (805) 256-5185 • tvaugh01@calpoly.edu

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry, Expected to graduate in 06/2024

California Polytechnic University - San Luis Obispo

GPA: 3.2

• Member of University’s Honor’s Program

• Member of Panhellenic Sorority Alpha Omicron Pi

• Relevant Coursework Completed: Calculus series, Gen Chem series, O Chem series and Physics series in progress.

OBJECTIVE

As a second year Biochemistry student, with various job experiences, I am familiar with what it means to work hard and stay motivated. I have learned various skills throughout my time as a student, peer, volunteer, and employee. I am looking for a part time research position, as an opportunity to further my interest in chemistry and gain more experience in the field.

SKILLS

• Lab skills including: data collection, TLC interpretation, running IR or NMR scans, distillation, extraction/ washings, caring and cleaning glassware, disposing of specific wastes.

• Proficient computer knowledge: Microsoft Excel and Word, Chem Draw, Google Drive • Teamwork and Collaboration

• Multitasking Abilities

WORK HISTORY

Distribution Associate, 07/2020 to 09/2020

Sage Publishing – Thousand Oaks, CA

• Had a position as a temporary employee to help in their distribution center

• Complete shipments by processing and loading orders

• Helped the distribution center meet important deadlines, sending out books to educators that would assist in distance learning during the pandemic

• Provide quality service by following organization standards

• Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Internship Student, 02/2020 to 03/2020

Rincon Environmental Consulting – Ventura, CA

• Cut short due to COVID)

• Went in to the office bi-weekly to meet with different consultants, providing them assistance with their everyday tasks and learning about their profession.

Restaurant Hostess, 06/2019 to 04/2020

Barrelhouse 101 – Ventura, CA

• Greet customers and seat them by escorting them to their table, or communicate delays and offer additional services while waiting.

• Accept and organize reservations, and communicate with fellow co-workers to prepare.

• Keep the lobby clean and presentable, organize menus, and clean off surfaces.

• Walk through the dining area to ensure guest satisfaction and advise servers of needs.

Emergency Room Assistant Volunteer, 07/2018 to 08/2019

John’s Regional Medical Center – Oxnard, CA

• Volunteered over 100 hours in the Emergency Room as a Student Volunteer.

• Provided the working doctors and nurses with whatever assistance needed.

• Oversaw items in patient rooms and replenished low supplies.

• Comforted patients and families in emergency room and brought coffee or other items for support.

• Witnessed multiple medical procedures, and gained insight on jobs in the medical field.