Williston, VT *****
****.*******@*****.***
ERIC D. KOLIBAS
OBJECTIVE
Eager to attain a full time position that will offer a valuable, challenging experience and put to test my education and problem solving abilities, all while continuing to expand my knowledge and skills
EXPERIENCE
Intern – Vermont HITEC June 2013 – Present & May 2010 – August 2010
Worked independently on various office tasks and generated daily reports on completed work
Performed office IT support and troubleshooting
Supported staff of 8 individuals as needed
Co-Op – Sappi Fine Paper Fall 2011 & Summer 2012
Contributed to a gas burner project to help improve efficiency and lower costs
• Attended meetings with vendors to evaluate alternatives
• Worked with a project engineer to design and understand the programming aspects
• Developed improvements in downtime that net $300K in savings
Coordinated trials for product improvement, worked with testing staff, and presented results
Produced SPC charts to present at monthly interdepartmental meetings
Headed weekly meetings dedicated to research and resolution of product defects
Performed various testing on product samples for product development
Created several ISO procedure documents
Helped qualify a new testing instrument to improve daily product testing
Aided various teams directed towards continuous product improvement and cost savings
• Collaborated with the Technology Center, machine operators, and management
Student Academic Advisor – Oxford Hall October 2009 – May 2010
Coordinated study sessions and science-related events for residents
Built time management skills by working during the academic year
EDUCATION
University of Maine – B.S. Chemical Engineering Orono, ME
Cumulative GPA: 3.225 Graduated May 2013
LEADERSHIP
University of Vermont Design Technology & Society Connection Competition
• Engineering innovation and design challenge with an environmental focus
• Team manager senior year and led team to win 2nd and 3rd place in two categories
SCHOLARSHIPS
University of Maine Dean’s Scholar Award
Knights of Columbus Scholarship