Jacob W. Myers, II
419-***-**** **** Pine Grove Way
********@*****.*** Lima, OH 45805
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a chemical engineering industry position where I can execute and enhance my technical,
interpersonal, and leadership skills.
EDUCATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN May 2014
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, GPA: 3.29/4.00
Skills: MATLAB, Mathematica, Aspen, Microsoft Office
ENGINEERING CO–OP EXPERIENCE
Vantage Oleochemicals, Chicago, IL
May – Aug 2013
Marketing (Fifth Term)
Created presentations on global glycerin market, and oleo chemical raw materials market
Researched market areas of potential expansion into the oilfield chemicals market and tall
oil fatty acid (TOFA) replacement
Aug – Dec 2012
Production (Fourth Term)
Designed and evaluated an optimization study around a splitting column to determine
reaction conditions for maximum conversion
Tested an alternative catalyst for viability as a cost savings
Jan – May 2012
Processing (Third Term)
Evaluated automatic titrator for integration into quality control lab for improved process
control and cost savings
Investigated predicted methanol levels released into atmosphere and waste water for new
addition of glycerin distillation in the plant site
May – Aug 2011
Technical Lab (Second Term)
Implemented new filter sampling procedure to improve quality of customer samples and
operator friendliness
Monitored material coming off a splitting column using lab tests to create a trend history of
quality control parameters
Aug – Dec 2010
Technical Lab (First Term)
Designed and set up a long term glycerin microbial growth study for business interest and
potential growth in new markets
Tracked physical properties of products sold to investigate customer complaints
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Spring 2011 – present
American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Purdue Chapter, Member
LEADERSHIP
ENGR104, Introduction to Engineering and Purdue, Peer Mentor Fall 2013
Feb – Aug 2013
Purdue Boiler Gold Rush Student Orientation, Team Leader
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2010– 2013
Annual Boiler Blast volunteer day
2010– 2012
Christmas Party for Back-of-the-yards, Chicago Neighborhood
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Chemical Engineering Senior/Sophomore mentoring program Fall 2013
Spring 2011 – 2013
Art department employee, life drawing class