Chemical Engineering

SARA HANSEN

Permanent Address: ********@******.*** Current Address:

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Homer Glen, IL 60491 www.linkedin.com/in/sara-hansen-635873b4 West Lafayette IN, 47906 OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a full time chemical engineering position to be challenged, collaborate with a team, and make a positive impact. EDUCATION:

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering May 2018 Minors: Spanish and Energy & the Environment GPA: 3.43/4.00 ENGINEERING EXPERIENCES:

General Mills Inc.: Quality and Regulatory Operations Intern (Carson, CA) Summer 2017

• Reduced sanitation chemical budget by 18% by developing a loss tree and corrective action plan

• Internalized environmental pathogen testing and ensured hazard prevention was implemented to maintain safety

• Established a lab equipment calibration strategy to ensure efficient and accurate calibrations Innophos Inc.: Process Improvement Intern (Chicago Heights, IL) Summer 2016

• Optimized liquid reactor conditions to maximize crystal growth and pharmaceutical product recovery

• Optimized dryer conditions to tighten product characteristic range yielding higher product quality and profit Atlas Putty Products Co.: Product Development Intern (Tinley Park, IL) Summer 2015

• Developed 17 therapeutic hand putties of varying viscosities by analyzing and modifying chemical formulas

• Assisted in large scale plant production lines and mixes of manufactured products

• Tested manufactured products in lab for quality control purposes Shell Global: Drilling and Production Camp Participant (New Orleans, LA) Spring Break 2017

• Invite only, one week program centered around upstream oil drilling, sub-sea processes, production, and safety

• Participated in classes, demonstrations, and simulations; learning alongside students from across the United States TEAM WORK EXPERIENCES:

Soybean Product Innovation Competition 2015-present Developed product and marketing plans for window cling and multipurpose elastomeric adhesive (team of 4) Advanced to the final 10 teams two consecutive years, presented to technical and agricultural specialists Boiler Green Initiative- campus sustainability organization (team of 12) 2016-present Designed and installed rain garden to reduce combined sewage overflow and increase community awareness EPICS- Engineering Projects in Community Service 2014-2015 Partnered with University of Antioquia to design solar powered systems for schools in Colombia (team of 8) Partnered with Camp Riley to create a Sensory Horseback Riding Trail for campers with disabilities (team of 10) LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:

Treasurer & Fundraising Chair- Boiler Green Initiative sustainability organization 2016-2017 Tutor- Purdue Horizons Student Support Services (3 students- Chemistry and Algebra) 2015-2016 Event Planning Chair- Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Executive Board 2014-2016 Team Leader- Boiler Gold Rush orientation program mentor to first year students 2016 Girl Scout Gold Award- Safety Village developed with community support to benefit local children 2011-2013 TECHNICAL SKILLS & SPECIAL COURSE WORK:

Matlab, JMP, Visio, Aspen Plus, Maximo, Trends, MQIS, Environmental Engineering (CE 350), Food Science (FS 161) INTERESTS:

Baseball, Cru (Christian campus group), Skiing, Piano (15 years), 80s Music, Baking, Mission Trips (LA, KY, AL, IL)

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