Engineering Chemical

Eyuel Gorfu

Burtonsville, MD ***** 404-***-**** ******@***.*** www.linkedin.com/in/egorfu

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a sales engineering position in energy, technology or manufacturing company where I can utilize my client service experience and technical education.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland (UMD), College Park, MD May 2018

• Honors: Dean’s academic list and Citation from University Honors Program.

• Selected UMD Coursework: Electrochemical Engineering, Analysis & Visualization of Big Data, Unit Operations Laboratory, Heterogeneous Catalysis for Energy Applications, Process Engineering Economics and Design and Lean Six Sigma.

• Cumulative GPA: 3.38

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

Materials Engineering Intern, Materials Modification Inc., Fairfax, VA January 2018 – May 2018

• Working on small business innovation research contracts for NASA, DoD, DoE and DTRA

• Synthesize coatings used for liquid repellent fabrics and flame-retardant military textiles.

• Test polymer fabrics and films used for waste disposal on space missions. Design Engineering Intern, Solar Solution LLC, Washington, DC August 2017 – January 2018

• Generated 3D renderings of solar panels on DC residential and commercial buildings using SketchUp.

• Garnered Interconnection permits from Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.

• Prepared engineering drawings for solar projects using Microsoft Visio.

• Visited installation sites to assess roof orientation, take measurements and consult blueprints. Engineering Health & Safety Officer, Solar Decathlon Team, UMD, College Park, MD September 2016 – October 2017

• Completed OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Training.

• Composed safety plan in accordance to NFPA 70E and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards.

• Compiled a list for purchases of safety materials and electrical power supplies.

• Installed ductless mini split system, ERV unit and solar panels. ORGANIZATION EXPERIENCE

Solar Field Lead Generator, Solar Solution LLC, Washington, DC June 2016/2017 – August 2016/2017

• Educated home and business owners about the benefits of solar energy.

• Proposed preliminary contracts and site visits to potential clients using SolarNexus and PVWatts.

• Kept accurate records of customer information on excel spreadsheets.

• Closed twelve contracts working alongside a senior consultant. Community Assistant, Department of Resident Life, UMD, College Park, MD August 2015 – May 2016

• Exhibited positive disposition when engaging with internal and external customers.

• Communicated effectively with diverse audiences.

• Addressed problems that pose threat to the safety of residents.

• Managed confidential student information.

Customer Service Representative, Macy’s Retail Store, Wheaton, MD June 2015 – August 2015

• Maintained an inviting sales floor and restocked merchandise as needed.

• Presented a professional demeanor when communicating with customers on the sales floor and over phone.

• Developed product knowledge to assist customers with selection and transactions. Member, UMD Club Soccer, UMD, College Park, MD August 2014 – October 2015

• Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice and going to class.

• Trained for 4 hours per week to prepare for games with a group of fifty students. Student Office Assistant, Enrollment Service Operations Office, UMD, College Park, MD August 2013 – May 2014

• Performed day to day office tasks: answering phone calls and sorting mails.

• Scanned and indexed student files into University of Maryland database.

• Operated with SIS and OPTIX software tools for database maintenance. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Peer Mentor, School of Engineering, UMD, College Park, MD August 2017 – December 2017

• Facilitated personal, career and professional development for six newly admitted undergraduate engineers.

• Referred students to community resources.

• Developed weekly reports on each student and their progress. SKILLS

Computer: Adobe Illustrator, Aspen Plus, AutoCAD, CHEMCAD, Mathcad, MATLAB, Minitab, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, MS Word, PVWatts, RStudio, Simulink, SketchUp and SolarNexus. Lab skills: Column chromatography, Distillation, Extraction, Fluid Flow, Heat Exchanger, IR, LabQuest, Membrane Separator, NMR, Recrystallization, Oscilloscope, pH and Thin layer chromatography.

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