Contemporary Resume

R ACHEL B ENNETT S TRYFFELER Atlanta, GA 30332

Phone: (330) 990-8122

rachel.stryffeler@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/rachelvbennett

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry developing state-of- the-art techniques for chemical imaging using mass spectrometry (MS). • Industrial experience in GC-MS and ICP-MS quantitative analysis. Education Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA PhD, Analytical Chemistry

• Strong communication skills demonstrated by numerous scientific publications and presentations. Fluent in Spanish. • Formal leadership training that was applied to supervising undergraduate students.

May 2015

Dissertation: New Analytical Approaches for Ambient Mass Spectrometry Imaging Advisor: Professor Facundo M. Fernández College of Wooster, Wooster, OH BA, Chemistry Independent Study Thesis Honors Study Abroad: Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain, Fall 2008 Work Experience

May 2010

The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA Scientist IV, Analytical Sciences Group

2015-present • Performed quantitative metals analysis by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) on beverage, concentrate, and ingredient samples. Used microwave digestion as needed for complex matrices. • Performed quantitative Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) of volatiles in beverage, concentrate and ingredient samples. Experienced with direct-injection, headspace, solid phase micro- extraction (SPME), purge and trap methods. • Developed multiple quantitative ICP-MS and GC-MS analytical methods for trace analyses in complex matrices. Effectively maintained all instrumentation used and successfully performed troubleshooting when problems arose. • Assisted with the management of group budget and financial tracking. ABS Materials, Inc., Wooster, OH Research Assistant and Technical Translator May-August 2010 • Developed and characterized waveguide interferometry-based gas-phase sensor for TATP • Translated technical documents, articles and presentation from English to Spanish and Spanish to English ConocoPhillips, Bartlesville, OK Research Consultant May – August 2008, 2009 Supervisor: Dr. James Howard • Worked on interdisciplinary team to perform geochemical analysis and modeling of low-salinity water flooding for better understanding the mechanism of improved crude extraction • Developed sampling protocols for chemical analysis of effluent brine in low-salinity water flooding