Project Engineering

RESUME

Charles Ampong

**** *** ** ***** **., Columbus, Ohio 43229

Tel: 614-***-****

Email: ********@*****.***

Career Objective

Seeking an entry-level position to develop my career in Renewable and Clean

Energy, in a progressive energy company, where I can apply my strong

analytical and creative thinking skills in energy efficiency and

renewable/alternative energy research and development, and to offer a great

deal of commitment to the development of the company I will work for.

Skills Summary

. 3+ years energy engineering experience; with experience in identifying

energy efficiency opportunities and performing energy calculations and

opportunity assessments.

. Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals,

financial reports, and legal documents, and respond to inquiries or

complaints from customers.

. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, interpret

results and draw valid conclusions.

. Skilled in using RETScreen or Excel spreadsheet to extensively model

financial statements such as cash flows/income statement and balance

sheet of an energy project.

. Computer Skills:

> Experienced in building design software like eQUEST, TRNSYS, Energy

Explorer, LightSim, HeatSim and RETScreen

> MS Office products including Project Management, and other

renewable energy development software including OpenWind, ArcGIS,

and also Matlab

Education

Master of Science (M.S) in Renewable and Clean Energy

University of Dayton, Ohio, USA, (Graduated in Dec. 2010, GPA of 3.5)

Major Courses: energy efficiency, wind, solar and geothermal energy

systems, GIS, engineering economic analysis.

Master of Science in Waste Process Engineering (M.S in WASTE)

University of Stuttgart, Germany, (Graduated in 2005, GPA of 3.3)

Major Courses: air quality control, solid waste management, waste water

treatment, recycling

Research Interests: biomass gasification and combustion processes

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering (Second Class Honors, Upper

Division)

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, (Graduated in

2001)

Professional Experience

University of Dayton, Ohio, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering (08/2009 -

12/2010)

Teaching Assistant and Graduate Fellowship Research Student

. Graded assignments and class projects, and ensured prompt submissions to

aid efficient class schedules.

. Evaluated the heating and cooling loads requirements of the Kettering Lab

building at UD, using HeatSim and eQUEST Program, and identified energy

saving opportunities.

. Performed energy audit and prepared a report for the Kurz-Kasch Inc. in

Dayton (class project).

. Initiated new research ideas and attracted funding to conduct 2 fantastic

studies:

> "Assessment of Wind Power Development in Auglaize County in Ohio,

using GIS and OpenWind Design Software". Presentation at UD attracted

suggestions which led to submission of the project report to Auglaize

County Commissioner's Office.

> "Investigating the Potential for Harnessing Thermal Energy from

Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells in Ohio using TRYSYS Simulation Software".

Presentation of research findings attracted large audience at the ASME

Dayton Engineering Sciences Symposium in October, 2010.

Kumasi Institute of Technology and Environment (KITE), Ghana (05/2006 -

08/2008)

. As a Project Officer was entrusted to develop projects aimed at promoting

and disseminating renewable and energy efficient technologies for

domestic and commercial applications. Efforts yielded positive business

results and contributed to increasing demand for solar lanterns, biogas

systems, efficient cooking technologies, and energy saving CFL bulbs.

. Based on my analytical and language skills, I represented KITE in April

2008, in the first all African Conference in Rwanda to discuss progress

towards the launching of the "Biogas For Better Life" project in Africa.

. Part of KITE team consulted and conducted the following research studies

aimed to influence national policy direction on promoting renewable

energy technologies in Ghana.

> Feasibility Study Report on Domestic Biogas in Ghana (KITE, 2008)

> "Survey of Non-Supply Cost of Electricity" during the 2006 power

crises in Ghana. A study conducted for the Ministry of Energy, as part

of the Power Distribution System Master Plan Study for Ghana", (KITE,

2007).

> "Catalogue and Review of Jatropha Initiatives for the Development of

Biofuel Industry in Ghana" (KITE, 2006).

> "Ghana Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Improvement Study". A Report

prepared for the World Bank Oil and Gas Policy Division, 2006.

Kurz Recycling GmbH, Germany (05/2003 - 10/2004)

. Internship and was delegated to keeping daily records of waste collected,

composition, sorted and recycled. Continued commitment rewarded my

efforts as the best Intern.

Volunteering & Extracurricular Activities

. Volunteered at Green Energy Ohio (GEO) since 07/2010 and assisted in

resource mobilization and promotion of the 2010 Ohio Solar Tour.

. Resource Person (social commentator) for Sahara Radio in Columbus, Ohio.

Reputed for excellent articulation of pertinent social and economic

issues affecting Africa.

Affiliation

. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers

(ASHRAE)

. Member, American Solar Energy Society (ASES)

. Associate member, Ghana Institute of Engineers (GhIE), Ghana

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