Allyson Bracken *** East **** North, North Ogden, UT 84404
801-***-**** **************@*****.***
[pic]
Objective
Seeking to utilize relevant education, engineering expertise, laboratory
work, manufacturing, coordination and organizational abilities in a
challenging Manufacturing/Process Engineer assignment.
[pic]
Career Profile
> Three years of manufacturing, chemical and process experience plus
academic Internships and projects.
> Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
> Consistently meet/exceed quality, reliability and production levels.
> Expertise in planning, implementation and management of complex projects.
> Outstanding team leadership and facilitation abilities.
> Exceptional multi-tasking, tracking and oversight capacity.
> Strong skills in MATLAB, ceramic powder batching and Lean Manufacturing.
> Focus on quality and process improvement.
> Notable record of producing efficiencies and cost reduction.
> Well-organized with strong detail orientation.
> Deliver exceptional user service.
> Community and volunteer work with Greater Salt Lake SWE/K-C SWE and with
the University of Utah SWE and College of Engineering.
[pic]
Technology Skills
MS Office Suite, Minitab, Lean Manufacturing, EWMA, SAP, Visual Basic, ICP,
Titration, FTIR, SEM, Instron Strength Testing, Ceramic Powder Batching
[pic]
Professional Experience
Kimberly-Clark, Ogden, UT 2007 - Present
Process Engineer I
. Attend machine startup and turnover, perform problem-solving on machinery
and conduct raw material trials.
. Utilize 4-Step problem solving to facilitate operations.
. Drive cost-reduction initiatives, work check standards, material waste
plans and saved Ogden plant $1MM.
. Participate in devising operational protocols for quality control,
training and manufacturing facility safety.
. Maintain Lean Manufacturing standards, Kaizen procedures, complaint
resolutions and program promotion.
Sylvan Learning Center, Layton, UT 2008 - 2009
Tutor
. Assisted students with preparation for ACT and SAT tests.
Ceramatec, Salt Lake City, UT 2006 - 2007
Co-Op
. Batched ceramic powders to increase material strength and conducted
materials research.
[pic]
Internships
Thatcher Chemical, Salt Lake City, UT 2004 - 2006
Intern & Laboratory Technician
. Began as Boiler Intern and progressed to Laboratory Technician performing
chemistry operations.
University of Utah College of Engineering, Salt Lake City, UT 2005
Intern/Engineering Ambassador, Department of Outreach and Diversity
. Launched/supervised week-long camp for high school girls designed to
encourage entry into Engineering field.
[pic]
Education
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, 2007