1. CHRISTIAN CANNELLA
147 Boulder Drive  Norton Shores, MI 49444  231-740-6259  czcannella@comcast.net
PROFILE
Analytical and energetic recent college graduate equipped with a solid chemistry background and
laboratory experience. Adept at supporting projects as both a leader and team player. Looking to obtain a
position that is related to college studies.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
 Chemistry
 Creative Thinking
 Internet Research
 Lab Instruments
 MS Office Suite
 Problem Resolution
 Quality Control
 Research
 Sample identification and Analysis
 Testing
 Time Management
 Troubleshooting
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry – Professional Emphasis; 2014
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, Allendale, MI
Coursework:
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry  Biochemistry  Biology  Calculus
Instrumental Analysis  Organic Chemistry  Physical Chemistry
Physics  Qualitative Analysis
RESEARCH PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
Exponential Decay of Ruby Fluorescence; Grand Valley State University; Allendale, MI Winter 2013
 Successfully produced an experimental setup that would be used for undergraduates to study ruby
fluorescence that is safe,simple and cost effective and would yield consistent results.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lab Technician,Perrigo, Holland, MI 2015-2016
 Preformed analysis on finished products to analyze active ingredients in vitamins and store brand
pharmaceuticals following company test methods and procedures.
 Used HPLC,UPLC,and UV-Vis instruments and methods to determine the amount of active
ingredient in samples
Associate Manufacturing Engineer; Wacker Neuson,Norton Shores, MI 2012 and 2014 – 2015*
*Employed during summer and seasonal breaks
 Performed time studies throughout the plant that resulted in the ability to improve efficiency as
well as look at total assembly time.
 Updated standard assembly instructions for each station in order for all Assembly Technicians to
work at different stations following step-by-step assembly instructions.