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Rylan Kummerow

Kingsley

Summary

Passionate about chemistry with a rapidly developing competence in chemistry intuition. Loves working with others, and competent in following instructions. Wide range of skills in operating different types of machinery and quick to learn in how to operate them. Experienced a variety of analytical chemistry techniques and developing them further. Increasing development in math skills and an increasing interest in physical and organic chemistry. Strong problem-solving skills and keen to contribute to science and chemistry further, and known for enthusiasm, problem solving, getting jobs done quickly and efficiently and a desire to learn more about the world

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Work for University

Curtin University
Perth, WA
2024 - Current
  • Practice working independently on laboratory work but also in pairs.
  • Practiced at sharing a fume hood
  • Practiced in conducting risk assessments for the labs
  • Attending multiple 3–4-hour labs on a weekly basis during semester.
  • Lots of practice in various synthesis including inorganic co-ordination chemistry and various organic synthesis
  • Practice in structural identification using IR, H-NMR, CMR, and using of various analytical techniques like liquid chromatography, Gas chromatography, MP-AES.
  • Further analytical techniques are being developed this semester along with a few metallurgical extraction techniques so that quantification of ore can be conducted.
  • Was diligent in getting post lab work and lab reports in on time
  • Participated in wet labs and also data analysis computer labs where python was required to extract and process data from bomb calorimeter and other physical chemistry scenarios where p-values were essential and skills in writing and explaining the maths used in the lab for the reports was developed.

Farm Hand

Grandparents and Uncles Farm
Bowenville, Queensland
12.2022 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in construction of fences
  • Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals.
  • Operated various farm machinery including tractors and ploughs for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
  • Helped with the harvest by driving the chaser bin tractor making sure to get to the header or truck on time for efficient unloading and loading of the chaser bin.
  • Drove out to feed, and look after the cattle kept on another property 1 and half hours away
  • Helped rounding up cattle so they could be weighed, immunised, sprayed or loaded onto a truck to be sold.
  • Baby sat my cousin
  • Helped with chores around the farmhouse
  • Helped with other odd jobs like collecting rocks brough out of the ground by driving or form ploughing

Yard Worker

Cath Hayes
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Helped with developing her property.
  • Helped chop trees, place metal garden borders, potting plants, placing rock borders, mulching spreading limestone.
  • Worked with other people employed quickly and efficiently to get as much done in a day as possible

Volunteer

Operation Christmas Child
Perth, Western Australia
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Helped with packing the shoe boxes into the boxes for delivery
  • Helped with wrapping with weirder boxes onto pallets.
  • Helped with other odd jobs keeping the place tidy, bringing out empty boxes.
  • Communicated with the leaders of the operation so i was doing relevant jobs and not standing around doing nothing
  • Made sure to make sure i was there on time and make sure to communicate clearly my availability and helped as much as i was free to do so.

House Sitter

My Cousins
Perth, Western Australia
12.2024 - 01.2025
  • Fed and walked pets, cleaning up after pets outdoors (outdoor dog).
  • Kept in touch with my aunt when need be
  • First time living alone for extended period and successfully kept organized and food stocked
  • Had people over and kept it clean and tidy
  • Kept up the same routine of going to church as i would if i was at home
  • Made sure to have house cleaned up when they returned from holidays
  • Performed light cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down bathrooms.
  • Looked after and cleaned the pool making sure to maintain correct acidity and buffer levels and having to do a full filter clean for the first time
  • Looked after neighbours cat and plants

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Curtin University
Perth, WA
11-2026

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer skills
  • Ability to read and understand data
  • Chemistry knowledge
  • Practice in writing lab reports and lab books
  • Well-read and enjoys reading and research

Interests

  • Avid Reader
  • Trombone
  • Playing video games especially strategy based ones
  • extracurricular reading of physics books to develop maths skills and to further understand quantum mechanics which then helps with chemistry
  • Chatting online with various peoples from around the world developing lasting connections world wide with people i haven't met in person
  • History
  • Music
  • Board games

Timeline

House Sitter

My Cousins
12.2024 - 01.2025

Yard Worker

Cath Hayes
11.2023 - 01.2024

Volunteer

Operation Christmas Child
09.2023 - 12.2023

Farm Hand

Grandparents and Uncles Farm
12.2022 - 08.2023

Laboratory Work for University

Curtin University
2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Curtin University
Rylan Kummerow