María José Castillo Venegas
About María José Castillo Venegas
María José Castillo Venegas is a Laboratory Technician at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin, and a small business owner of CozyByCastillo. She holds multiple degrees in Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Current Role at SC Johnson
María José Castillo Venegas is currently employed as a Laboratory Technician at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. In this role, she applies her educational background in chemistry to support various laboratory activities. Her responsibility includes conducting tests, recording data, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Previous Professional Experience
María's diverse work experience includes roles at multiple esteemed institutions and companies. She served as an RD&E at SC Johnson on two different occasions, first in 2017 for four months and later from 2019 to 2020 for nine months. Additionally, María worked as a Success Coach at OMSA in UW-Parkside in 2019 for five months. In 2018, she was a Lab Assistant in the Bacteriology department at UW-Madison for two months and a Math Tutor at the UW-Madison Math Department for one month. Her varied roles have provided her with broad industry exposure and key skills in research, education, and laboratory work.
Educational Background
María holds two Bachelor's degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, one in Applied Mathematics and the other in Chemistry, both earned from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she studied Chemical Engineering, achieving a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) from 2016 to 2018. Her robust educational background underpins her current role and broad expertise in both mathematics and chemical sciences.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Beyond her technical and professional roles, María José Castillo Venegas co-founded CozyByCastillo, where she also serves as a Small Business Owner. This entrepreneurial venture showcases her ability to leverage her skills and interests beyond conventional employment, demonstrating versatility and a strong business acumen.
Roles in Education and Student Support
In addition to her technical expertise, María has a rich background in education and student support. She worked at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside as a Mathematics and Chemistry Tutor for three years, and served as a Supplemental Instructor for eight months. Furthermore, her role as a Success Coach at OMSA highlighted her commitment to guiding and mentoring students, assisting them in achieving academic success.
Early Career as Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor
María's career also includes extensive experience in water safety. She worked as a Lifeguard at JMBA Aquatic Center twice, first from 2015 to 2016 and later in 2018. Additionally, she held the position of Water Safety Instructor at the same center from 2015 to 2017. These roles endowed her with critical skills in safety, emergency response, and public service.