Garrett Smith

Experience

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  Reynolds Garage & Marine, Inc.

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Car Detailer

  Worked on a team of 5 detailers to perform professional detailing for a large auto retailer. Professionally detailed approximately 4 cars daily, conducted quality control checks, and collaborated with cross-functional teams for final sale preparation. Ensured the application met the highest levels of customer care and professionalism to guarantee seamless delivery to the customer.

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  State of Connecticut

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Environmental Protection Resource Assistant

  Worked on a team of Resource Assistants to perform daily tasks needed to maintain the DEEP standards for Harkness Memorial State Park. Identified and cleared invasive plant species and dangerous debris found in and around the park. Worked with other team members to analyze weather patterns to find optimal times to trim certain plant species to lower plant growth period. Spoke with park guests about the regulations and locations of protected land in the park.

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  Marist College

  Oct 2021 - May 2024

  Developed a method for separation of lignin from lignocellulosic material using naturally occurring enzymes to increase industry desired paper characteristics and decrease harmful chemical use. Work in the lab on a biweekly basis, studying veratryl alcohol oxidation and veratryl alcohol yield when different parameters are placed on a system. Focus on the effectiveness of the enzymes during temperature change over a fixed period of time. Worked as a teaching assistant in a General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Assisted the professor by inspecting each students scientific set up, critiquing and explaining processes when needed. Described different scientific procedures and instruments to students, such as spectrometry, spectroscopy, distillation, and REDOX reactions. Tutored multiple students in a variety of mathematic and scientific disciplines , which included Calculus I, Excursions in Mathematics, Statistics, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry and General Biology. Tutored students on a weekly basis in person as well as over video conference using technology to demonstrate the skills needed for specific units in each students respective classes. Aided professor to improve an analytical method of quantifying nitrate in freshwater samples. Developed an in situ measurement of nitrate using Diffusive Gradients in Thin Films (DGTs) providing quantification of nitrate in river water over prolonged periods of time. Worked in the lab on a weekly to biweekly basis, testing the DGT devices for possible interferants and studying nitrate concentration in the Hudson River.

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2023 - May 2024

  • Laboratory Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2021 - May 2024

  • Academic Tutor

    Mar 2021 - May 2024

  • Research Assistant

    Oct 2021 - Jan 2023
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  Pfizer

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Summer Intern

  Assigned to the Pharmaceutical Sciences, Digital and Manufacturing Innovation team to provide support in the transition to a new quality management system for quality assurance. Tasked with creating deviation records and comparing known records to ensure a smooth transition into the new system for Pfizer colleagues.

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  Pfizer

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Junior Associate

  Assigned to the Pharmaceutical Sciences, Quality Operations team to provide support in the transition to a system for clinical sites that have experienced issues providing patients with medication for their respective studies. Tasked with gathering information about such issues and running records called complaints through the system.