Richard Caswell Jr.
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EDUCATION
Syracuse University
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Bachelor of Science, Expected May 2018
Major: Chemical Engineering
GPA: 3.28, Dean’s List Fall/Spring 2016, Fall 2017 SKILLS
• Proficient in MatLab, Python, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Thin-film Chromatography, Infrared and UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Bomb Calorimetry CERTIFICATIONS
• SAChE Certificates: Hazard Recognition, Minimizing and Identifying Process Safety Hazards, An Introduction to Managing Process Safety Hazards, Understanding Hazards and Risks
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt
RELEVANT COURSE WORK
• Senior Engineering Lab, Heat and Mass Transfer, Energy Conversion, Materials Properties and Processing, Engineering Computational Tools, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Process Design ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS
Senior Chemical Engineering Lab
• Researched and developed batch distillation procedures to obtain at least 70 percent pure ethanol
• Performed experiments to test effects of concentration and temperature on viscoelastic properties of polyacrylamide using a viscometer
• Organized and discussed data and results in detailed, professional reports
• Create presentations to discuss results and ways to improve experiments Physical Analytical Chemistry Lab
• Designed and executed experiments to determine solution properties using spectroscopy
• Analyzed experimental data and solution characteristics to identify species in solution
• Produced professional reports including experimental details and displaying data and results using various data analysis programs
WORK EXPERIENCE
Wise Choice Fuel Oil May 2014 – Present
Technician’s Assistant
• Communicate with customers to develop an understanding of system and its components
• Diagnose problems with various systems and execute various troubleshooting methods Best Yet Market May 2016 – Sept. 2016
General Sales Associate
• Cooperated with management to determine best product placement to increase sales LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
• American Institute of Chemical Engineers – Member Sept. 2015 – Present
• Engineering Ambassadors – Student Volunteer Sept. 2015 – Present
• Intramural Basketball and Football – Participant Apr. 2015 – Present