Ashley Schreder
Decatur, IL 62526
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Objective: Seeking an engineering position where I plan, design, and implement process improvement projects that ensure
safety, quality, reduce cost and increase efficiency.
Education:
Graduate May 2013
Purdue University-West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Work Experience:
Tate and Lyle June 2013-Present
Refinery Production Engineer- Decatur, IL
• Assisted in a new production start up that consisted of manual work and data analysis
• Managed the installation of a new pneumatic soda ash conveyor, $200,000 project
• Developed and implemented cost analysis tracker for ultra-filtration and pressure leaf filters
• Optimized dextrose finishing line by increasing the output of in specification material by
10%
• Reduced enzyme deactivation pH, decrease raw materials use by 5%
• Facilitated Failure Mode Effective Analysis, pre-safety start up reviews and root cause
analysis.
• Conducted mass and energy balance over corn syrup line
• Updated Process and Instrumentation Diagrams and Standard Operating Procedure
• Coached 8 person team on GPM, safety and quality of corn syrup line
DuPont June 2012-August 2012
Project Engineering Intern- Remington, IN
• Analyzed data on bag weight for monthly overview of packaging process
• Assisted in 5S project to promote organization of maintenance shop
• Supervised multiple projects to help improve plant production
• Assisted on the installation of air-cooled condenser
• Trained contractor on plant safety
Skills:
Computer skills: Microsoft excel, word, and power point, PI OSI
Achievements/Awards:
Kepner-Tregoe Problem Solving and Decision Making Training November 2013
BRC Pump School November 2013
SAChE Safety Achievement Certificates: Chemical Process Safety &Risk Assessment January 2012
Activities:
June 2013-Present
Decatur Running Club
American Institute of Chemical Engineering August 2010- Present
Society of Women in Engineering August 2010- Present
Volunteer
October 2013-Present
Decatur YMCA
Swim Team Coach- Decatur, IL
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to apply for the Process Engineer position. I am a Chemical Engineer with 2
years of industry experience as a project and process engineer. In my current position I am a
production engineer with Tate and Lyle I oversee the overall monitor safety and develop
procedures that ensuring high standards of quality and production. Daily, I am assisting the
operation team resolve process upsets related to quality and production. My communication
and organization skills are top-notch allowing me to keep team members informed and
projects on track.
Please contact me by phone 920-***-**** or email ********@*****.***.
Thanks,
Ashley Schreder
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