Crystal Allen
About Crystal Allen
Crystal Allen serves as the Manager of Value Realization at TD Insurance, a position she has held since 2018. She holds both a BSc (Hons) and an MSc in Chemistry from the University of New Brunswick, where she also gained extensive research and teaching experience.
Current Role at TD Insurance
Crystal Allen has been serving as the Manager of Value Realization at TD Insurance since 2018. In this role, she focuses on optimizing value delivery within the organization. Her responsibilities include analyzing processes and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in operations. With six years of experience in this position, she contributes to the company's goals through her expertise in value realization.
Education and Academic Background
Crystal Allen studied at the University of New Brunswick, where she earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry from 2007 to 2010. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chemistry from 2002 to 2007 at the same institution. Additionally, she obtained a Diploma (Hons) in Legal Administrative Assistant from Atlantic Business College in 2002. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her analytical and technical skills.
Professional Experience at the University of New Brunswick
Crystal Allen held multiple positions at the University of New Brunswick from 2007 to 2011. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant and a Teaching Assistant for three years, contributing to academic projects and supporting undergraduate students. Additionally, she served as a Laboratory Technician in the Department of Geology for five months and as a Research Assistant in the Department of Chemistry for four months. These roles enhanced her research and teaching capabilities.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Crystal Allen possesses extensive knowledge and experience in various analytical techniques, including GC/MS, NMR, UV-Vis, and Raman Spectroscopy. She is also trained in HPLC, ICP/MS, DSC, TGA, XRD, CHNS, and PCT. Her expertise extends to high-pressure and supercritical fluids reactors, air-sensitive techniques, and both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. Additionally, she has skills in organic and inorganic synthesis, hydrogen storage, tar sands, and nanomaterials.
Research Contributions
During her academic career, Crystal Allen developed a low-temperature, solvent-free method for storing hydrogen organically for fuel applications. This research demonstrates her ability to innovate in the field of chemistry and contribute to advancements in energy storage solutions.