Chemical Engineer

Organized, efficient and detail-oriented professional prepared to excel in the field of chemical engineering and contribute to the development and advancement for new and current objectives.

Cummins Filtration, Cookeville, Tennessee
Chemical Engineer (Internship), 2010-2011
Conducted research and created test plans within the coolants and chemicals division. Developed prototypes for extending the lubrication life for high horsepower diesel applications. Compiled and organized data from experimental field return applications, coordinating with customers, lab technicians, and engineers.
- Recognized by manager for proficiency, punctuality, and thoroughness of completed projects.

DelMonaco Winery, Baxter, Tennessee
Assistant Winemaker, 2009-2011
Assisted master winemaker in batch winemaking practices. Made significant advances for the company in areas of process efficiency and reduced loss of product during production.
- Demonstrated proficiency in of all areas of production resulting in the responsibility for organizing other workers for harvest, packaging, and distribution tasks.

Williams Steel Company, Jackson, Tennessee
Blueprint Detailer/Drafter (Internship), 2007
Inputted structural data from blueprints of heavy industry/warehouse construction projects into a three dimensional Steel Design System modeling software to extract detailed shop drawings for shop fabrication. Scrutinized drawings prior to input, finding many engineering flaws while working with senior engineers to resolve issues often well beyond standard office hours.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, May 2012.
Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tennessee

Engineer Intern Certification
Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners, May 2012

Chemical Engineering: Development of a facility to extract 107 kg of oil per year from algae grown in photo bioreactors for use in bio-diesel production. Development of compact, food quality heat exchangers to cool pressurized liquids for immediate consumption.

Process Design: Analyze process design and equipment needs. Apply knowledge of material balances to design systems within realistic constrains of economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, control systems, manufacturability, and sustainability.

Computers & Administrative: Utilize Windows-based PCs with various software: Matlab, MathCad, Equation Solvers, Lotus Notes, ASPEN HYSYS, COMSOL, LabVIew, Oracle Database, Microsoft Office. LIMS sample management.

Key Strengths: Team coordination and leadership. Prepare technical reports for presentation to managers/customers. Adept analytical and organizational skills required to update current processes and developing new methods for greater efficiency, productivity, and quality.