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Chemical Engineer

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Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted:
June 17, 2014

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MICHAEL GRANT

**** ***** **.

Halifax, NS

B*H *S2

902-***-**** acelex@r.postjobfree.com

FOCUS: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Fully prepared for opportunities to gain further understanding and utilize skill sets in Chemical Engineering.

Experience in Chemical Engineering Department with UNB, including development of SOP manuals.

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW:

? Strong understanding of basic process design, process flow diagrams, and basics of the design process.

? Proficient in Word and Excel, including basic and advance features. Learn new technologies quickly.

? Earned top grades at the university level; completed major projects in independent and group settings.

? Team leadership capabilities; assist in improving team performance through training and mentoring.

? Excel in overcoming obstacles; skilled in identifying and resolving problems in early stages.

KEY SKILLS:

Collaborative Detail-Oriented Communicative Innovative Analytical & Logical Thinking Initiative Troubleshooting Relationship Building People-Oriented Problem Solving Planning & Conceptualizing

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering (Graduated May. 2014)

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY ? Halifax, Nova Scotia

? Conducted extensive, self-initiated research (w/o direct guidance) and significant amount of experimental work over a period of eight months.

? Program project completed on the topic of enhanced oil recovery, working with polymer injection to increase its effectiveness in high-salinity environments.

? Completed 2-3 major projects, including:

- 1st Semester: Researched basin & described potential for full oil production.

- 2nd Semester: Selected oil basin & designed casing that extends from production well to location of oil.

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, First Division (Graduated May 2012)

UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK ? Fredericton, New Brunswick

? Achieved Dean?s List status for 2 years, earning 3.5 G.P.A. Graduated First Division, top 10% of class.

? Received Certificate in Energy Conversion (electives converted to energy and oil industry).

? Worked on 8-month project with Irving Oil involving conversion of natural gas into high cetane diesel.

- Collaborated with team to develop and publish 200-page report on project.

- Conducted comprehensive research and applied knowledge from multiple courses on calculations.

- Delivered presentation at the end of the semester, fielding questions from audience members

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

UNB ? Fredericton, New Brunswick ? 2011

Laboratory Assistant / SOP Author, Chemical Engineering Department

Responsible for managing lab activities, including setting up and running new lab equipment. Researched information on equipment to incorporate into safety/operational manual.

Laboratory Assistant / SOP Author, Chemical Engineering Department (Continued)

Developed and wrote Standard Operating Procedures Manual for the equipment in the UNB Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Lab.

- Created comprehensive manual to provide significant benefit for future users.

Received recognition from supervisors for amount of work completed during this summer-long employment position. Worked within independent environment with zero direct supervision.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

BELL ALIANT ? Fredericton, New Brunswick ? 2012

Sales Representative

Promoted and sold Bell Aliant products in a door-to-door sales process. Illustrated product benefits to a variety of customers, processed sales closings, and completed required paperwork.

Demonstrated strong ability to work within team in accomplishing goals.

CAMP BEAUMONT ? Isle of Wight, United Kingdom ? 2010

Group Leader / Instructor

Led and instructed youth (ages 8-18) who came to the camp from all over the world.

Prepared and implemented new activity plans that improved participants? skills in various areas.

KENTVILLE PARKS & RECREATION ? Kentville, Nova Scotia ? 2007-2009

Assistant Pool Director / Instructor / Assistant Swim Team Coach

Supervised pool area to ensure safety. Assisted in managing and training 8 guards, maintaining a productive, efficient, and safe work environment. Created various lesson plans for swimmers at all levels, including ages and swimming abilities. Improved their skills and capabilities as a result

Coached swim team of 60 youth ages 5 to 18, leading team to improved performance.

CREDENTIALS & VOLUNTEER WORK

Certifications

Life Guard, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, AWSI-WSI- Nationals, Life Guarding

First Aid- CPR Certification

Community/Volunteer Work

Volunteer, SMILE Program ? swimming lessons for the Differently Abled, 2007-2008

Volunteer, 30-Hour Famine ? fundraiser, main organizer for group of 100 students

Tutor, Math & Chemistry



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