OBJECTIVE:
To find a position where I can utilize my current work skills, expand
on my knowledge in industry and provide a positive contribution to
projects and the working environment.
Education:
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering,
Minor in Spanish
2012 Graduate
West Lafayette, IN 47907
HONORS:
. Freshman Honors and Dean's List
. Published in "Authors of Tomorrow"
. Silver medalist in English horn ensemble at state level music festival
in Washington
. Purdue Band, first oboe and soloist beginning freshman year
. Who's Who Among Academics (2006,2010)
Skills:
. Excellent aptitude for developing, planning, organizing and
implementing activities and programs
. Excellent writing and communication skills
. Proficient in English and Spanish
. Natural talent for solving complex and unique problems
. Interim Security Clearance
. Six Sigma Yellow and White Belt Certification
. Proficient on the computer in Matlab, Excel, Word, PowerPoint,
Outlook, Publisher, Explorer, Access, ArcPlus, AspenTech and
Microstation.
Work Experience:
Hughes Associates, Vancouver, WA (2012-2013)
Engineering Technician II
Working in the power industry providing innovative solutions for fire
risk analysis, mitigation, and response needs. Provided quality
control on pre-fire plans and fire brigade training documents; aided
in performing relay room plume calculations and cable tray mapping;
provided hazardous materials analysis and Fire Risk Evaluation quality
review support. This includes review of PI&Ds, PFDs and other drawings
related to fire protection. Provided support in transferring data into
an Access database and then later into ArcPlus.
The Andersons Inc., Logansport, IN (2011-2012)
Lab Engineer Intern
Gained experience in a lab setting, improving and implementing turf
fertilizer formulas. In charge of the factory lab with
responsibilities including: improving current formulas, fixing
problems in factory settings and performing compatibility/longevity
testing on current fertilizers. Increased skills in quality control,
lab techniques and customer relations.
Underground Printing, West Lafayette, IN (2010-2012)
Assistant Manager
Allowed to expand on customer relation techniques and organizational
skills through placing orders and assisting in a variety of tasks
throughout the custom screen printing shop. This includes processing
orders and assisting in product designs. In charge of the store
organization and upkeep, gaining experience in the requirements of
running a successful business with further development in database
entry.
Purdue Office of Technology Commercialization, Lafayette, IN (2008 -2010)
Technology Intern
Able to develop my organizational, time management, financial and
quality control skills and explore the patent law field while
providing quality work. Given the opportunity to explore technology on
the fore front. Developed technology profiles on various Purdue
technologies and developed marketing materials across an amplitude of
fields. Conducted prior art searches, developed marketing materials
and verified patent claims through academic searches.
ITT Advanced Engineering, Alexandria VA (Summer 2009)
Engineering Intern
Given the opportunity to explore engineering fields outside of the
typical as an intern in the Defense Industry. Gained experience with
multiple Systems engineering tools as they pertain to troop protection
overseas and in depth research on chemical processes used in various
countries. Also responsible for the development and upkeep of a large
scale chemical database used throughout industry.
Related Course work:
. Applications of Chemical Engineering Principles
. Process Safety Management
. Design and Analysis Process Systems
. Design Staged Separation Processes
. Statistical Modeling and Quality Enhancement
. Engineering Economics
. Principles of Molecular Engineering
. Chemical Reaction Engineering
. Momentum Transfer
. Heat and Mass Transfer
. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
. Particle Crystallization Engineering and Process
. Process Controls
. Physical and Organic Chemistry
. Criminology
. Gender Roles in Modern Society
. Spanish levels 1-9, Latin American culture
. Business Spanish
Activities:
. Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honors Society Member (2008
- Present)
. Society of Women Engineers, member and volunteer (2000 - present)
. Purdue Woman in Engineering, member and volunteer (2007 - Present)
. American Institute for Chemical Engineers (2011-Present)
. American Chemical Society (2011-Present)
. Purdue Band - Oboe, English Horn, Flute and Piccolo (2007 - 2011)
. Tri-Cities Technical Council, website manager (2000 - 2011)
. Lafayette Humane Society, volunteer (2007-2012)
. Lafayette Zoo, volunteer (2007 - 2010)
. Intramural Softball Team (2009-2011)
. Lafayette Adult Resource Academy (2009- 2011)