Allison Cutri
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Dynamic individual with extensive hands-on experience in microscopy and spectroscopy. Unique talent for effectively navigating challenges. 5+ years of honed skills in project management and planning. Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational abilities. Recognized for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and driving the advancement of organizational goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemist- Interdisciplinary
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
08.2024 - Current
- Developed 4+ methods to be used to support the development of the next family of United States banknotes, including speed-mixing of inks for preparation in testing, fineness of grind using and Automatic TIDAS Grind Gauge, and UV Curing of photosensitive materials.
- Supported CAPA investigations into production and material errors using laser scanning confocal microscopy and profiling methods, scanning electron microscopy, and digital microscopy.
- Delivered subject matter expertise on both microscopy testing methods and incoming inspection of raw materials to ensure high quality production of United States banknotes.
- Participated in acquisitions of 9 new instruments by preparing acquisition packages, performing market research, providing technical evaluations of bids, and serving as both primary and alternate contracting officer representative.
- Spearheaded an effort to standardize onboarding and job-specific training, including preparing online modules, editing spreadsheets to track employee training, preparing documents to submit training to Treasury's Talent Management system, and working closely with the office chief to identify capability gaps within the current training and onboarding structure
- Performed routine testing of production materials, including wiping solution and nickel and chromium tanks used in plate-making.
Physical Scientist - Interdisciplinary
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Performed routine testing of incoming materials, including ink and paper, to assess quality for use in manufacturing process.
- Reviewed Quality Management System documents and made edits or corrections in accordance with ISO:9001/ISO:17025 guidelines.
- Provided subject matter expertise in the areas of ink properties, including rheology, tack, and spectral properties to support the production of quality banknotes.
- Developed 2 lab improvement procedures to better track data and projects as they were requested.
- Served as an additional analyst while collaborating with colleagues in adjacent divisions to complete method development projects, e.g differential scanning calorimetry instrumentation, designed to aid in BEP's mission of producing quality currency.
- Participated in external training opportunities, such as TAPPI Pulp and Paper School and Anton Paar Rheology Boot Camp to further understanding of current methods and materials used in day-to-day job responsibilities.
Education
Ph.D. - Analytical Chemistry
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2018
Skills
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Method Development and Experimental Design
- Project Management and Acquisitions
- Microscopy - Confocal, Raman, Wide-field, etc
- MATLAB Programming
- Hyperspectral Image Analysis
- Quality Management
- ISO:9001/ISO:17025
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt - Certified September 2023
- Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers, Entry-Level - Certified April 2024
- Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer Representatives, Level 1 - Certified May 2024
Publications
- Tomar, D., Dong, Z., Shanmughapriya, S., ..., Elrod, J. W., Rajan, S., Muniswamy, M. Cell Reports, 2016, 15, pp. 1673-1685.
- Sundaresan, V., Cutri, A. R., Metro, J., Madukoma, C. S., Shrout, J. D., Hoffman, A. J., Willets, K. A., Bohn, P. W. Electrochem. Sci. Adv., 2021, 00, pp. 1-9.
- Jia, J., Kwon S.-R., Baek, S., Sundaresan, V., Cao, T., Cutri, A. R., Fu, K., Roberts, B., Shrout, J. D., Bohn, P. W. Anal. Chem, 2021, 93 (43), pp. 14481-14488.
- Baek, S.,Cutri, A. R., Han, D., Kwon, S-R., Reitemeier, J., Sundaresan, V., Bohn, P. W. J. Appl. Phys., 2022, 132, pp. 174501-1 - 174501-11.
- Jia, J., Parmar, D., Ellis, J. F., Cao, T., Cutri, A. R., Shrout, J. D., Sweedler, J. V., Bohn, P. W. ACS Infec. Dis., 2022, 9 (1), pp. 150-161.
- Cutri, A. R., Sundaresan, V., Shrout, J. D., Bohn, P. W. Cell Rep. Phys. Sci., 2023, 4 (4) pp. 1-12.
- Sundaresan, V., Metro, J., Cutri, A. R., Palei, M., Mannam, V., Oh, C., Hoffman, A. J., Howard, S., Bohn, P. W. Anal. Chem., 2023, 95 (35), pp. 12993-12997.
- Cutri, A. R., Shrout, J. D., Bohn, P. W. Chem. Biomed. Imaging, 2023, 1 (7), pp. 659-666.
- Cutri, A. R. "Development of Analytical Devices and Sensors for the Capture and Detection of Single Bacteria Cells". Ph, D. Dissertation, 2023.
- Weaver, A. A., Jia, J., Cutri, A. R., Madukoma, C. S., Vaerewyck, C. M., Bohn, P. W., Shrout, J. D. J. Bacteriology, 2024, 206 (4), pp. e00095-24.
Timeline
Chemist- Interdisciplinary
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
08.2024 - Current
Physical Scientist - Interdisciplinary
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt - Certified September 2023
- Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers, Entry-Level - Certified April 2024
- Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer Representatives, Level 1 - Certified May 2024
Ph.D. - Analytical Chemistry
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Temple University
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