Education

University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Computer Skills: Java, COMSOL Multiphysics, Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel/PPT, ChemCAD

Technical Skills: PFD, P&ID, HAZOP, Unit operations, Lab instrumentation, Food processing and research

Languages: Chinese (proficient), Spanish (proficient)

Professional Summary

A recent chemical engineer graduate and highly dynamic worker with three years in food background looking to apply skills in processing, engineering, product development or related areas

Work Experience and Activities

PepsiCo, Barrington, IL

Gatorade R&D Technician

Conducted shelf-life tests for multi-projects and provided recommendations for improved reformulations

Collected crucial data which translated to successful new product launches and scale-up operations

Operated food process equipment to output batches that meet required safety and analytical specifications

Shadowed Engineering team and assisted with pilot plant operations in Orange peel oil extraction

Enforced GMPs and HACCPs in the Gatorade division, resulting in successful audit compliances

University of Illinois Food Sciences Laboratory, Urbana-Champaign, IL

Research Assistant

Rum Aroma Analysis:

oCharacterized aromatic compounds found in flavoring rum using isotopic dilution and chromatography

oSorted compounds based on their aromatic intensity, resulting in new rum flavor lexicon data

Starch Flavor Encapsulation and Loading:

oTested ratios of salt solutions to obtain efficient cost-effective storage conditions for starch samples

oConducted research studies to optimize current experimental design on flavor synthesis

Sodexo, Champaign, IL

Game Concessions Stand Manager

Provided quality customer service while maintaining food safety standards in a fast-paced environment

Coordinated with staff to ensure inventory was sufficiently stocked and all equipment was fully functioning

Trained other staff members to ensure service and operations ran smoothly

AICHE Chem E Car, Champaign, IL

Team Member

Performed data analysis and provided recommendations to design an optimal electrochemical operated car

Assisted in building the car battery components and made sure that it met competition safety regulations

Illini Bowling Club, Champaign, IL

Secretary and Treasurer

Improved team funds by more than 60% with active fundraising, networking, and communication

Developed innovative ideas to increase overall membership by 50%

Project Accomplishments

Placed top 6 in Lyondell plant project: Utilized problem-solving skills to optimize feedstock for ethylene plant

Senior Design Project: Gained professional experience in a challenging group environment

oContributed heavily in process design optimization, flowrate calculations and cost analysis

oTook an active lead role in organizing group meetings and allocating member responsibilities, resulting in completion of the project in a timely manner

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