Chemical Engineer

MICHAEL J. RATZLAFF

***** ****** ******, **** *

Huntington Beach, CA 92647

(C) 714-***-**** . ***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: Full time chemical engineering position

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY of CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES Los

Angeles, CA

B.S., Chemical Engineering; GPA: 3.36 December 2013

Coursework:

Organic Chemistry Differential Equations/Linear

Algebra Process Dynamics and Control

Biochemistry Quantum Mechanics

Process Economics and Analysis

Thermodynamics Heat/Mass/Momentum Transfer

Finance and Marketing

GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE Huntington Beach, CA

A.S., Chemistry; GPA: 3.96 June 2011

. ACS Chemistry Student of the Year

ENGINEERING PROJECTS

Ethylene Plant Design

Los Angeles, CA

Chemical Engineering Department, UCLA

2013

. Led a team of engineers in the design of the cracking and furnace

portion of an ethylene plant.

. Performed simulations of the design using Pro/II software.

. Cooperated with four other teams to design the entire plant.

WORK EXPERIENCE

STATER BROS SUPERMARKET, Courtesy Clerk Huntington Beach, CA

2008-2011

. Strengthened store appeal by making sure daily store operations ran as

smoothly as possible. 2008-2011

. Maintained extensive product knowledge and provided excellent customer

service.

. Succeeded in developing core management skills by being responsible

for the closing of the store, increasing

product appeal to customers, and adding flexibility for staff

scheduling.

OCEAN VIEW SNACK BAR, Cook and Registrar Attendant

Huntington Beach, CA

. Prepared food and beverages to customer order.

2008-2011

. Developed expertise in cash and credit transactions and inventory

management.

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY CAREER FAIR, Registrar Technician Anaheim, CA

. Assembled all registrations and streamlined the interview process.

April 2011

. Worked with attendees to resolve and troubleshoot any last-minute

technical problems.

. Managed the daily operations and worked concurrently with company

representatives.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

. AIChE, Event Coordinator for five University of California schools

. AIChE, Head of 19 member Mentor Family

. Section lead, Senior Design Project UCLA department of Chemical

Engineering

SKILLS

. Basic C++ and Matlab Programming Knowledge

. Extensive experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

ACTIVITIES/OUTSIDE INTEREST

. Member, UCLA Ultimate Frisbee Team, 2012-2013

. Homebrewing beer

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