Nathan Spencer
Phone: 330-***-**** Address: *** West Willowview Drive, Akron, Ohio 44319 Email: ******@*******.***
PROFILE
Objective Dedicated individual seeking a full-time Chemical Engineering position with opportunity
for advancement.
EDUCATION
Anticipated Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Graduation The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
May 2010 GPA: 3.0/4.0
Certificate of Cooperative Education
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Goodrich Corporation, Uniontown, Ohio
Materials Department Co-op May 2007 - August 2009
Completed 4 fulltime Co-op sessions as well as part time work throughout the school semester
Recommended replacement solutions to discontinued materials
Examined the manufacturing quality of pneumatic deicers
Tested rubber, fabric, and composite materials before manufacturing to ensure quality compliance
Diagnosed product issues such as adhesion and possible contamination with rubber, fabric, and
composite materials
Extensive work with tensile testing equipment
Created an extensive digital MSDS database in MS Excel using searchable hyperlinks
Learned beneficial information in Continuous Improvement as well as in 5S implementation
University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
Material Science Laboratory Assistant May 2006 - August 2006
Worked under a grant from the National Science Foundation awarded to Dr. Shing-Chung Wong
Prepared samples of spider silk for evaluation using nano-indentation
Worked on developing better methods of preparation to enable successful testing
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Chairman of the 2008 Wings Over Akron Air Show
Organized and ran the 2008 air show at Akron Fulton Airport, Akron, Ohio
Synchronized eight different sub-levels of operation
Managed individuals of various ages, backgrounds, and experience levels
Was responsible for and successfully managed a $150,000 budget after eliminating unnecessary
expenditures from the previous year’s budget of over $200,000
Coordinated efforts with representatives from the United States Military, FAA, and The City of Akron
Represented the organization through television appearances and interviews with various newspapers
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook)
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Student Member of American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
1000+ hours of volunteer service (primarily as a tour guide) at MAPS Air Museum, Green, Ohio
Various activities including: hunting, fishing, playing sports, photography, and traveling