Kiersten Franklin
BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEER AND MICROBIOLOGIST
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About Me
I am currently in my final year at Oklahoma State University, pursuing a degree in Biosystems Engineering with a concentration in Natural Resources, alongside a minor in Microbiology. My academic journey at OSU began in August of 2021, following my simultaneous graduation in May 2020 from Epic Charter Schools with a High School Diploma and from Oklahoma City Community College with an Associate of Science in Biology. During the gap time in the pandemic, I also completed online and hybrid coursework and certification through RC Health to obtain my National EMT-B certification before deciding to continue the degree that I am working on now.
Before my time at OSU, I gained valuable work experience at a golf course and with two different oil field companies. Through these initial jobs, I started to learn about hard work and finding a passion for what you do. After my first semester at OSU, I was motivated to seek out a position aligned with my interests in science and engineering, leading me to work at an international water testing laboratory. This role provided hands-on experience with the monitoring, treatment, and quality control of one of the most important resources that I was learning about.
Due to my experience in the water section of natural resources, that is where a lot of my interest lies. However, I am never opposed to the discomfort and challenges that come with branching out to new areas of my studies. Biosystems engineering is one that ensures to cover all areas of engineering in teaching agriculture, machine systems, food processing, electrical and power systems, and environmental resources as well as covering areas like instrumentation, coding, and computer-aided design.
With that, I am actively looking to accept a permanent position to begin my career in Environmental or Natural Resources Engineering, starting in May 2025 after graduation. I am very willing to travel for work and am happy to relocate from Oklahoma after graduation, if that is where opportunities arise for me. I plan on taking the FE as soon as this December (2024) to hopefully have passed it by graduation and will be obtaining my EIT certification upon completion. I also plan on taking the PE soon after that, so all I will need is the four-year work experience to obtain my licensing. I am always open to other opportunities to expand my scope of knowledge and work as well, if ever required or requested by an employer. I appreciate any and all interest in my portfolio and am always open to answer any questions, comments, or concerns regarding any of my past experience or any future opportunities.
Sincerely,
Kiersten Franklin
Work Experience
2022 - 2024
Laboratory Sample Receiving
Accurate Environmental - Stillwater, OK
Accepted and inspected water samples and paperwork to ensure adequate reception from customer. Used multistep process to log samples in for laboratory quality testing, collected payment as needed, as well as proposed and implemented new strategies for smoother operation.
2019 - 2020
Bookkeeper
American Petroleum Technologies - Chickasha, OK
Worked with a team to organize and file customer invoices and insure timely payment.
2020
Bookkeeper
American Tank Gauge - Chickasha, OK
Filed invoices and helped with any office duties as needed.
2017 - 2018
Customer Service Associate
Cottonwood Creek Golf Course - Chickasha, OK
Made product sales, answered any questions over the phone, interacted with customers, and did light cleaning of the club house, carts, and barn.
Education
Expected May 2025
Bachelor of Science
Oklahoma State University - Stillwater, OK
Major: Biosystems Engineering
Concentration: Natural Resources
Minor: Microbiology
GPA: 3.6
May 2020
Associate of Science
Oklahoma Community College - Oklahoma City, OK
Major: Biology
GPA: 3.8, Graduated with honors.
May 2020
High School Diploma
Epic Charter Schools - Oklahoma City, OK
GPA: 4.2
Honored as Valedictorian. Took several honors courses and spent my last two years taking all concurrent classes to graduate from high school and a two-year college at the same time.
August 2021
EMT-B Certification
RC Health Services - Oklahoma City, OK
Completed online curriculum chapters, hands-on skills training and testing, oral boards, clinical rotations, and national certification through NREMT.
Skills
Honors/Achievements
High School: Valedictorian, National Honor Society
College: President’s Honor Roll, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Honor Society, National Honor Society of Biological, Biosystems, and Agricultural Engineering (Alpha Epsilon)
Activities/Groups
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) – Member, National Honor Society of Biological, Biosystems, and Agricultural Engineering (Alpha Epsilon) – Treasurer
Abilities
Auto CAD, Python, Arduino, Microsoft Office
Professional Projects
Shipping Department Restructure
Accurate Environmental
Scholarly Projects
Floating Wetland Geese Deterrent
Freshman Year BAE Project
– Oklahoma State University –
Wastewater Treatment Strategy
Junior Year Water Quality Project
– Oklahoma State University –
Oscillating Water Column
Junior Year Energy & Power Project
– Oklahoma State University –
Smart Boat
Junior Year Instuments & Controls Project
– Oklahoma State University –
Scissortail Park Soil & Water Irrigation Quality
Senior Design Project
– Oklahoma State University –
References & Recommendations
Professional Recommendation
Danny Chance – Supervisor at Accurate Environmental
Email: danny.chance@accuratelabs.com
Letter of Recommendation
Scholarly References
Dr. Kevin Moore – Professor for BAE Senior Design at Oklahoma State University
Email: kevin.moore@okstate.edu
Dr. Danielle Bellmer – Professor and Advisor in BAE at Oklahoma State University
Email: danielle.bellmer@okstate.edu
Jennifer Kantack – Advisor and Mentor at Epic Charter Schools
Email: jennifer.kantack@epiccharterschools.org
Contact Me
405.320.0054
kierstenfranklin2002@yahoo.com
kiersten.franklin@okstate.edu
linkedin.com/in/kiersten-franklin-18bb39325