Stephanie Taboada

***-** **** ** *******, NY ****2 718-***-**** acewy3@r.postjobfree.com

Education Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ

Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, May 2012

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Expected May 2016

Skills Lab Skills: cell culturing, cell freezing, serum

starvation/changing, gel electrophoresis, pH analysis, titrations,

distillation, centrifuging, western blotting, polyacrylamide gel

transfer, and polyacrylamide gel making

Software Skills: C++, SolidWorks, Aspen Tech, Polymath, Matlab,

Simulink, Cell Designer, LabVIEW, Microsoft Office, Power-link,

AS/400, COMSOL Multiphysics

Languages: Bilingual (Spanish/ English)

Certifications: SACHE Safety Achievement Certificate in Risk

Assessment, Internal Quality Auditor

Projects Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ

Engineering Design VI- Chemical Process Design Project

Spring 2011

. Developed a simulation of a modern chemical process system

using convergence methods, loops, and tear streams

. Factored cost and profitability measures so as to develop the

most beneficial default settings in the simulator

Engineering Design II- Environmental Monitoring System

Spring 2009

. Designed an early warning detection system that reports the

accidental or intentional release of toxic gas into the air

. Programmed the system to operate in the local and remote mode

. Constructed a monitoring system that was economical to build,

yet extremely reliable

Engineering Design I- Robot Design

Fall 2008

. Assisted in the design of a robot that would autonomously be

able to turn off lights at specific locations on a course

. Programmed the robot so that it would choose whether to go

forward, pivot, or reverse when faced with an obstacle

Related Nexant Inc., White Plains, NY

Experience Analyst

July 2013-Present

. Carried out market research, analysis, and documentation in the

clean energy and refining fields.

. Analyzed cost and technical factors, including cash costs of

production and price models.

. Provided support to Nexant's other technology, commercial and

financial consulting staff in clean energy and refining.

D' Addario & Company Inc., Melville, NY

Quality Assurance Engineer

July 2012-July 2013

. Researched and established the root causes and corrective action

plans for quality defects.

. Audited manufacturing processes to ensure products conform to

established company requirements and specifications.

. Monitored and communicated with manager and or customers

relative to filed product issues.

. Collected and monitored critical quality data

Springfield Township, Springfield, NJ

Engineer Technician

March 2012-June 2012

. Reviewed plans, and performed inspections to assure compliance

with city ordinances and codes for construction within public

right-of-way

. Prepared construction plans using computer aided drafting

techniques for various public works projects.

. Kept records of plan reviews, permits issued, inspection

activities, and construction progress.

Environmental Resources Management, Newark, NJ

Environmental Intern

October 2011-June 2012

. Collected and analyzed water samples for bacteria on aircrafts

for major airlines three to four nights a week

. Followed established protocol, completed chain-of-custody forms,

and delivered samples to laboratory

. Communicated with subcontractors, ERM Project Managers, and

clients during field activities

. Worked within budget expectations and scope-specific

assignments.

Long Island University Biomedical Laboratory, Brookville, NY

Chemical Engineer Intern

May 2011-August 2011

. Examined the effects of the epidermal growth factor receptor HER2

on breast cancer cells

. Preformed cell culturing, serum starvation, western blotting, and

gel electrophoresis

. Assisted in the development of an intricate pathway system

displaying certain genes and transcription factors directly

involved in breast cancer growth

Activities Stevens Cross-country Track & Field Team, Society of Hispanic

Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Latin American Association,

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

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