Zackary R Heien
*** ***** ** • SIOUX CITY, IA ***03 • acvryh@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 712-***-****
EDUCATION
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering, August 2012 – May 2016 Iowa State University
Ames, IA
GPA: 3.54
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Dr. Matthew Panthani, Solar-Cell synthesis, Ames IA Chemical Engineering (Fall 2014 – May 2015)
Propose methods to synthesize solar cells from cheaper materials
Produce solar cells in laboratory
Test to determine if cell efficiency is maintained
Present data and conclusions to group
Dr. Keith Woo, CO2 Reduction, Ames IA
Chemistry, (October 2012 – May 2013)
Proposed new methods to reduce CO2 in Earth’s atmosphere
Tested Proposed methods in laboratory
Presented data and findings to the research group WORK EXPERIENCE
The Chateau at White Oak, Cambridge IA
Process Design Engineer, (Senior Design 2015 – 2016)
Redesigned a thermovinification process to produce white and red wines
Heat exchanger design
Produced professional PFD and P&ID diagrams
Performed economic analysis of equipment and proposed methods to reduce costs
Implemented of control systems to reduce need for manual operation LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
The Engineering Ambassadors Mentoring program (TEAM) – Tour Leader
Tour Information Chair Fall 13’- Spring 14’ school year maintained club knowledge about the College of Engineering.
Give tours of Iowa State's Engineering Department during campus visits
Implemented a new method of giving and learning the tour for improved consistency American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Iowa State Chapter
Collaborate with other chemical engineers to broaden our knowledge of the opportunities within our degree program
Build a car to compete in the annual “Chem E car” competition at the regional AIChE Conference
Skills and Abilities
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Powerpoint, Micrsoft Publisher, Microsoft Outlook
Aspen HYSYS, Matlab, Visual Basic, AutoCAD
Statistical Analysis, Project Management, Strategic planning, Data Analysis Awards and Honors
Rank of Eagle Scout In the Boy Scouts of America
Member of the Alpha Lambda Delta & Phi Eta Sigma Honor Societies
Tau Beta Pi & Omega Chi Epsilon Member
Cum Laude