DERRICK POE
**** ****** **, **** *********, IN, *7906 • *******.*.***@*****.*** • 1-217-***-****
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign May 2013
Bachelor of Science: Chemical Engineering • GPA: 3.15/4.0
Work Experience
Lab Assistant • UIUC Department of Materials Science and Engineering May 2012 –May 2013
Prepared layered ceramic materials via tape casting ceramic slurries
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Created layered samples larger than currently documented in literature
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Tested Brazilian disc samples via scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and dynamic fracturing
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Synthesized novel ceramic powder via polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) synthesis method
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Lab Technician • Illinois State Geological Survey May 2011 – March 2012
Performed particle size analysis of sediment samples
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Utilized various laboratory analysis techniques and computer based data processing
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Organized laboratory inventory, performed general maintenance
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Constructed long term experiment schedule for efficient time management
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Server • Sushi Rock LLC May 2010 – May 2013
Served and Assisted customers restaurant Sushi Rock
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Trained and assessed new hires and communicated relevant information to the owner
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Developed excellent customer service and verbal communication skills
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Activities/Leadership
Process Design Team Member • Formic Acid Production Project Spring 2013
Worked on four person team (class project) to construct an in house Formic Acid plant
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Reviewed patents and industry recognized methods to construct an original process design
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Designed Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
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Performed rigorous simulation of mass flow and piping conditions via Cad software (ChemCad)
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Outlined complete Safety analysis with HAZOP and a comprehensive sustainability report
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Documented design in a 95 page report and delivered a formal presentation of findings
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Tutor • High School Chemistry Student May 2012 – May 2013
Tutored a high school student in advanced chemistry topics in preparation of college level chemistry
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Mentored in necessary skills and lessons to succeed in college
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Skills
General Laboratory Techniques such as HPLC and other chromatography, Mass, UV, IR, and NMR
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spectroscopy, and various filtration methods
Microsoft Office Suite Proficient as well as Visio and Simulation CAD software
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Basic programming abilities in Matlab as well as C
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Strong Troubleshooting, Experimental Design, and Data Analysis skills
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