Education
Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
McCormick School of Engineering
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering June 2016
GPA: 3.01/4.00
Relevant Coursework:
General Chemistry (lab), Organic Chemistry (lab), Cell and Molecular Biology, Polymer Science (lab), Fluid Mechanics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Materials Science (lab), Materials for Energy Efficient Technology
Design Thinking and Communication
Cooperated with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago to develop a device to assist disabled people.
Won Design Award for best group product design.
Work Experience
Mathnasium (Iowa City, IA) September 2017 – Present
Instructor
- Worked with the team of instructors to explain math to students in a way that makes sense.
Windy City Thunderbolts (Crestwood, IL) July 2016 – June 2017
Professional Baseball Player
- Developed interpersonal and teamwork skills competing with players from diverse backgrounds.
Jim Bob’s Lawn Care (Cedar Rapids, IA) September 2015 – May 2017
- Directed a small team of employees in order to complete daily client list.
EduCare Learning Center (Cedar Rapids, IA) November 2016 – May 2017
Math/Science Tutor
- Learned to communicate ideas in multiple ways to satisfy each student’s unique learning style.
Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) June 2013 – August 2016
Baseball Camp Instructor, Northwestern Baseball
-Strengthened public speaking skills while instructing dozens of students of ages 8 to 14 years old.
Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) October 2012 – June 2013
Clerical Aide, Industrial Engineering Office
- Created advertising for social and educational events in the department.
Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Cedar Rapids, IA) September 2011 – September 2012
Hardware/Systems Engineering Technical Intern
-Organized data from hundreds of product reports into single metrics document.
-Participated in peer reviews, and supervised lab testing of products.
-Analyzed and created detailed technical documents for products.
Leadership Experience
Northwestern Varsity Baseball September 2013 – May 2016
-Successfully managed academics while dedicating 20 (offseason) to 40 or more hr/wk to baseball.
-Utilized conflict resolution skills in order to create a productive team environment.
-Leveraged the skills of each individual around me in order to produce the most effective team.
-Mentored younger teammates, making them more comfortable with the transition to college athletics.
Honors
- Academic All-Big Ten; National Merit Scholar; High School Valedictorian; National Honor Society
Skills / Certifications
-Lab skills: spectroscopy/chromatography, polymer synthesis, distillation, catalyst prep, etc.
-Engineering software: MATLAB; Aspen HYSYS
-Obtained Security Clearance from Department of Defense