Alexander J. Rice

ac5i95@r.postjobfree.com

412-***-****

EDUCATION

University of Dayton, School of Engineering

B.S. Chemical Engineering, May 2018

GPA: 3.38 / 4.00

Honors: Dean’s Honor List, U.S. Steel Sons & Daughters Scholarship, Music Talent Scholarship, Lowell Mason Award – Outstanding Achievement in 4-year High School career EXPERIENCE

Chemical Engineering Intern – June-August 2017

Targeted Compound Monitoring LLC, Dayton, OH

• Performed near-real-time QA/QC and data processing of remote monitoring data generated by micro gas chromatography technologies.

• Applied proprietary deactivation chemistry, based on silanol attachment reactions and silica chain rearrangements, to inner surfaces of micro fabricated gas chromatography columns and conventional fused silica capillary columns.

• Performed quantitative quality control testing of deactivated gas chromatography columns using an ultra- high-split-ratio injection technique with laboratory-scale GC-FID.

• Collaborated with mechanical and electrical engineers to help with manufacturing of remote-fieldable gas chromatographs for monitoring VOCs in groundwater.

• Presented scientific results in a multi-disciplinary team environment and worked with sensitive data and time-critical schedules to deliver data to customers. Lifeguard Supervisor – April 2015-present

University of Dayton Campus Recreation, Dayton, OH

• Create schedule for student staff of 30+ and plan/lead monthly in-service trainings.

• Responsible for pool chemical tests and usage, spa and pool backwash, and logging temperatures, chemical levels, and filter flow rates daily.

• Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First-Aid course instructor. Project Manager – May-August 2016

Eckenrode Real Estate, Pittsburgh, PA

• Co-led project to apply aluminum fiber based coating on roof surfaces to prevent leakage and maintain coolness.

• Kept detailed lists of inventories, mapped out daily schedule, analyzed potential safety hazards, and communicated with tenants to ensure quality and safety. Coach – May 2013-July 2015

Mount Lebanon Aqua Club, Pittsburgh, PA

• Developed line-ups for a roster of over 200 swimmers, administered practices for swimmers across age groups, and communicated team activities to parents. SKILLS

• Experienced with performing experiments and writing lab reports about unit operations pertaining to heat transfer, fluid flow, and separation techniques.

• Ability to estimate annual operating costs for process plants and determine the profitability of a proposed or existing project based on a variety of criteria

• Skilled in collecting data and comparing it to theory and models where applicable, presenting results and writing engineering reports

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including programming in VBA, and MATLAB, CHEMCAD ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

• UD University Orchestra, Principal Cellist 2014 - 2018

• Mt. Lebanon High School Swim Team, Captain, 5-time PIAA qualifier

• Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Principal Cellist 2010 – 2013

• University of Dayton Intramurals Racquetball Doubles Tournament, Runner Up

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