Engineer Engineering

SHRINA PATEL

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U.S. CITIZEN

Permanent Address 1121 Teaberry Lane, State College, PA 16803

Cell: 713-***-****

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I am writing to apply for a position in your company. I learned of your

company through the web listings.

I am confident I would be a perfect fit for the company with my desired

qualifications explained below.

I am a Textile Engineer (with a minor in Industrial Engineering) graduate

from Southern Polytechnic State University and have taken many courses and

labs which will enable me to perform to the desired standards along with my

hands-on career experience. As you can see from my resume, I have a vast

knowledge of experience commencing from health care consulting (Hewitt

Associates) to some knowledge of manufacturing processes (Mannington Inc.

and Milliken & Company) by utilizing learned process improvement tools such

as Six Sigma, best practices and 5s methodologies. I am interested in

working in fields (such as this position) which enable me to challenge

myself for opportunities for improvement. I have completed various projects

and worked with different companies which all enable me to perform to the

standards that are applicable to my knowledge.

I am interested in this position because I will be able to utilize my

skills and it will also give me the opportunity to learn. Thank you for

your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Shrina Patel

Enclosure

SHRINA PATEL

*********@*******.***

U.S. CITIZEN

Permanent Address 1121 Teaberry Lane, State College, PA 16803

Cell: 713-***-****

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EDUCATION Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, Georgia

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, July 2006

Major: Apparel/Textile Engineering Technology

Minor: Industrial Engineering Technology

Significant course work in Apparel/Textile Engineering

Technology:

Introduction to Apparel/Textile Engineering; Introduction

to computers for Textile/Apparel;

Testing and Quality Control; Ethics and Safety; Fiber and

Yarn Formation; Fabric Formation; Carpet Manufacturing

Significant course work in Industrial Engineering

Technology:

Introduction to Engineering Graphics; Engineering

Production & Cost Estimating I & II; Engineering Economy;

Work Measurement & Ergonomics; Plant Layout & Materials

Handling; Industrial Statistics; Industrial Systems &

Processes; Statistical Quality Control

EXPERIENCE

04/08 - 09/09 Hewitt Associates LLC, GA

Analyst, Health Care Consultant

* Lead core clients strategy and design consulting to

capture benefit strategies, plan designs, bid/selection

projects, pricing strategy, health plan management

including vendor management, negotiations and problem

resolution

* Lead in the delivery of client work and assist with a

high level analysis of plan designs and benefit strategies

* Build relationships with Account Executives, other

Sales & Accounts associates, and team leads from other

practices

* Assist in resolving complex client issues and

actively engage in peer review (have documents reviewed

before going to clients)

* Maintain technical expertise and high level

relationships with clients' major service providers

10/07 - 04/08 PCC Airfoils, Douglas, GA

Process Engineer

* Work with external vendors to ensure capable

processes are developed at the supplier

* Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of

various processes through the proposal of alternative methodologies

* Identify improvements to processes thus

increasing throughput, improve quality and reduce costs

08/06 - 09/07 Milliken & Company - New Holland Plant,

Gainesville, GA

Product Process Improvement

Engineer/Manager

* Analyze various operations to

improve efficiencies within the production facility

* Utilize industrial engineering tools to minimize cost

variation while increasing maximum efficiency

* Teach plant associates to

understand cost drivers and participate in cost reduction efforts

* Utilize industrial engineering tools to minimize cost

variation and identify opportunities for improvement with

equipment, materials, methods and layouts

* Evaluate product quality according to customer

requirements and eliminate nonconformities

* Work with plant's reporting systems, data systems and

systems interface to analyze present variance analysis and

profitability impact of processes

5/06-08/06 Milliken & Company - New Holland Plant, Gainesville, GA

Internship: Textile/Industrial Engineer

* Initiating INSQL software

for a more accurate measure for current operations

* Performing

leadership/management skills by interacting with plant managers &

executives

* Analytically solving

various problems associated within the yarn manufacturing plant, resulting

in vast profits

* Ultimately employing Six Sigma & 5S principles for

precise problem solving techniques

2/06-5/06 Mannington Commercial Inc., Calhoun, GA

Internship: Textile/Industrial Engineer

* Utilizing methods

management principles through various time studies for operations

* Assisted in the evaluation

of machine capacity

* Operating SQS software for

data examination

* Implemented best methods

practices for Broadloom production

* Reviewing various

operations and predicting a better methodology through Lean principles

GOALS

* Obtaining further

education

PERSONAL

* Fluent in English,

Swahili, Hindi, Gujarati and working knowledge of Spanish

* Volunteer for Habitat for

Humanity and Boys and Girls of America

* Vice President Phi Psi

Professional Textile Fraternity

* Proficiency in Microsoft

Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project

* Typing (WPM) 65 + and

some experience with 2D and 3D modeling (AutoCAD, Solidworks)

REFERENCES

* Available upon request

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