Jacob T. Elias
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Objective To obtain a challenging position in a high-quality engineering environment where my resourceful experience and academic skills will add value to organizational operations.
Education
West Virginia University- Morgantown, WV 05/14/16
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Major: Chemical Engineering
Minor: Biomedical Engineering
GPA: 3.60/4.00
University Honors Scholar
Work Experience
Research Analyst – Raw Materials, PPG Industries – Pittsburgh, PA 11/16
Research methods chemical suppliers use to produce products purchased by PPG
Use stoichiometry and percent yield to estimate chemical feedstock usage rates
Create models from usage rates to predict chemical prices by fluctuations in their feedstock’s prices
Assist buyers in understanding Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and created models
Perform spend and portfolio ananlysis
Conduct Phone and Physical interviews of potential interns
Intern, Artisand Specialty Inc.(Manufacturing) – Connellsville, PA 6/15-8/15
Assist with and completed reports on the status of projects
Test compressive strength of sand cores
Ensure quality standards are met
Update emergency safety procedures
Sales Associate, Dollar General- Uniontown, PA 6/14-8/14
Enthusiastically converse with customers about their needs and available products
Recommend appropriate items to customers
Maintain inventory levels on a daily basis
Laboratory Project- Biomedical Engineering, West Virginia University 2/16-5/16
Investigating multiple materials’ applicability to serve as scaffold for tissue engineering
Activities and Honors
Academic Excellence Level 1 Scholarship 08/12-05/16
Mock Trial, Competition hosted by Pennsylvania Bar Association 4/12
Worked as a first chair defense lawyer in a team environment over a three-month period
Managed and led all team meetings as well as delivered closing argument
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America 5/12
Constructed wheelchair ramp and split rail fence at Mt. Macrina nursing home
Played key roles in organizing and implementing various school fundraisers and events
Skills
Project Management, Planning & Scheduling, Team Motivation, Sales Management, Verbal & Written Communication, Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint, Matlab, Polymath, Chemcad