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Phone: 517-***-****

Kalamazoo, MI 49006

abmnm2@r.postjobfree.com

Objective To work for a company that will allow me to begin my career in

the field of chemical engineering

Education

Western Michigan University - GPA: 3.28

May 2010

Bachelor of Science: College of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Lee

Honors College graduate

Major: Chemical Engineering, concentration in Pollution Prevention; Minors:

Chemistry, Math

Senior Design Project - A "Green" Solution to Water Softening

Spring 2010

. Designed new water softening system to meet increased demands at

recently expanded WKKI Pilot Plant for the Kellogg company, adhering

to safety and environmental considerations

. Identified potential technologies, including ion-exchange, magnet and

membrane technologies

. Performed complete economic analysis, including return on investment

calculations

. Presented final research and design recommendations to Kellogg in oral

and written reports

Technical Skills

. Equipment - Lab-sized distillation columns, Othmer Still, heat

exchangers, air membranes

. Computer Software/Operating Systems - Microsoft Office, Microsoft

Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, MathCad, MatLab, Maple, Aspen Plus,

Windows, OSX

International Research Experience

Lab Intern - Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI

June 2009

. Studied materials science concepts and instrumentation methods,

including X-ray diffraction, Bruanauer, Emmett, Teller (BET), and both

scanning and transmission electron microscopy

. Crafted handmade paper sheets with variable amounts of soft and hard

fibers and performed tests on the sheets, including strength, tear,

brightness and opacity tests

Student Researcher - Universidade Federal de S o Carlos - Sao Carlos,

Brazil July-August 2009

. Explored cutting-edge methods for the synthesizing of titanium dioxide

for the purpose of photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants,

utilizing in situ techniques to dope nano-titania

. Observed and experienced Brazilian society, gaining renewed

appreciation for foreign culture and serving as an ambassador for both

the United States and Western Michigan University

Work Experience

Lab Specialist - Office of Information and Technology - WMU

July 2008-April 2010

. Implemented problem-solving techniques to satisfy customer needs

promptly and thoroughly

. Contributed to on-the-job training for several new employees by

demonstrating proper job duties

. Accurately monitored admittance into computer lab while maintaining

appropriate atmosphere

Activities/Honors

. American Institute of Chemical Engineers, WMU and National Chapters

Fall 2007 - Present

. Engineers Without Borders, WMU Chapter

Spring 2008 - Spring 2010

. Dean's Scholarship, WMU

Fall 2005 - Spring 2009

Professional Development

Fournier, M., Matos, E., Morhovich, D. (2009) Photodegradation of rhodamine

B with titania synthesized by aqueous and non-aqueous techniques. Western

Michigan University. Presented at 20th Annual Argonne Symposium for

Undergraduates in Science, Engineering and Mathematics at Argonne National

Laboratory

Mark David Fournier

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