Jonathon Wilcox

Chicago, IL ***** 480-***-**** ac8djz@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathon-wilcox

Education and Qualifications:

Illinois Institute of Technology Aug 2015 - May 2019

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Specializing in Polymer Sciences and Engineering

Relevant Courses: Advanced Polymer Synthesis, Organic Chemistry and Lab, Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Physical Chemistry, Circuit Analysis, Applied Entrepreneurship, IO Psychology, Process Design and Control Skills/Certifications:

Lab Skills: SEM, Titration techniques, FTIR and UV/Vis spectroscopy, Spin coating

Programming Skills: Aspen HYSYS, MATLAB, AutoDesk Inventor, Rstudio, LabVIEW

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suit/Microsoft Products, Photo Editing

SAChE Certifications: Chemical Reactivity Hazards and Runaway Reactions along with 8 other certificates are completed amounting to 28.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) Experience:

Illinois Institute of Technology Research Assistant May 2018 – Present

Designed and tested hybrid organic-inorganic Perovskite materials for thermoelectric devices

Prepared solutions and spin-coated samples of differing chemical structure to determine the Seebeck coefficient and crystal morphologies

Used a custom-built device to induce a thermal gradient across the material to determine the Seebeck coefficients and used SEM to determine crystal morphologies Engineers for a Sustainable World – IIT Project Member Aug 2017 - Present

Redesigned the UFarm by removing old sprinkler systems and starting the implementation of an automated one. Also, started the removal of old planter boxes other structures.

Built a solar-powered smoothie cart: soldered solar cells and wired them to run a blender, retrofit a bike to run a blender and used UFarm produce as smoothie ingredients American Institute of Chemical Engineers Board Member Nov 2017 – Nov 2018

Managed the Local section and coordinated plant tours

Negotiated tour dates and chemical plant visits with members of the chemical industry

Attended national conferences in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Chemical Engineering Car Team Designer/Member Aug 2015 – May 2016

Designed a car to start and stop purely on a chemical reaction while carrying a specified weight

Used hydrogen fuel cells, powered by a chemical reaction of hydrogen peroxide and aluminum, to start the cars movement and an iodine clock reaction timed to stop at a specified distance Saba’s Western Store (seasonal) Customer Service Rep. Jan. 2011 - Jan. 2019

Organized store inventory, managed special orders, and responded to customer complaints Choice Auto Repair Mechanic/Driver Dec. 2015 - Jan. 2017

Diagnosed mechanical issues and suggest repairs or replacement of parts

Repaired complex mechanical systems and completed regular maintenance Mesa Public Library Volunteer Student Assistant May 2011- June 2014

Managed registration for the summer reading program and organized and shelved books Four Peaks Little League (Baseball) Supervisor Feb 2006- June 2012

Ran tryouts, register new players, and assigned coaches to teams

Coached two teams Junior High School Teams and the assistant coach Awards:

USCAA Athlete of the Week Award as catcher/batter (Illinois Institute of Technology, 2017)

All City Varsity baseball player as catcher (Mountain View High School, 2015)

Scholastic Honors (Over 150 hours of community service and volunteering)

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