BS in Chemistry
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BS in Chemistry

Alejandra Manrique
308 E Green St #1010 o Champaign, IL o ------------ o ------------ o
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
May 2021
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Chemistry; Minor in Biomolecular Engineering
GPA: 3.31
Experience
Teaching Assistant, Undergraduate General Chemistry
University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
Aug 2019 - Present
Independently lead discussion sections for groups of 20-25 students in General Chemistry
Responsible for grading, tutoring, and providing learning materials for 50+ students
Ingredient Analyst
XPAND Hispanic Equity Firm, Houston, TX
Jun 2019-Aug 2019
Studied the elements of product formulas by analyzing the individual ingredients
Reported how elements work together to serve a specific purpose
Presented most important elements in each product as highlighting ingredients
Food Processing & Engineering Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
Aug 2018 - May 2019
Aiding with characterization techniques for a spray-dried powder using a Mini Spray Dryer B-290
Responsible for solution preparation, labeling, and obtaining moisture content of samples
Aided with the characterization of samples by using particle size and a colorimeter
Ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of research material
Sales Associate
Zara, Skokie IL
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
Obtained extensive knowledge in selling, marketing and merchandising
Gained comprehensive abilities of strategic sales techniques
Developed strong abilities to interact productively with customers
Awards
University of Illinois President’s Award Scholarship
Aug 2017 - Present
Recipient $5,000 annual award
Activities
University of Illinois Leadership Certificate Program
Aug 2017 - Present
Chemists Without Borders Volunteer
Jun 2019 - Present
Association of Food Technologists
Aug 2017- May 2019
Style Council Club Vice President
Aug 2017- Aug 2018
Skills
Strong Communicator o Activator o Collaborator o Adaptable o Innovator o Native Spanish Speaker o Reliable o Disciplined o Charismatic Leader