Bryan Traina
Crete, Illinois 60417
acppsm@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, May 2015
RELATED General Chemistry I & II Biochemistry I & II
COURSEWORK Analytical Chemistry Physical Chemistry I & II
Calculus I & II Organic Chemistry I & II
RELATED Dr. Chad Landrie; Professor of Organic Chemistry
PROJECT University of Illinois at Chicago (CAPSiE) Spring 2013
• Aided in developing Biodiesel from vegetable oil by Lewis acid catalyst and
transesterification
• Converted unsaturated hydrocarbon side chain of the fatty acid to surrogate hydrocarbon
• Analyzed fatty acid ester surrogate by shock tube pyrolysis
EXPERIENCE FBN Properties, Schererville, IN
General Labor May 2014-present
• Assist with constructing a new warehouse under lead carpenter
• Aide in building walls, laying concrete foundation and securing iron beams
• Accurately measure and cut an abundance of preparatory materials for warehouse construction
Faso’s Pizza, Chicago Heights, IL
Pizza Cook October 2012-
present
• Facilitate other kitchen staff members in a fast-paced, extreme heat environment
• Identify problems with orders and work towards a solution to fix it while operating within the
timeline given to each customer
• Guide and encourage new staff members in the company process to ensure unity
CVS Caremark, Chicago, IL
Professional Staff Member April 2010-October 2012
• Served the general public while executing great time management
• Functioned as part of a large diverse team of staff members that observed company protocol
• Communicated with customers and staff members daily while providing them assistance
Construction Service (various contractors)
Fork Lift Operator and General Laborer February 2008-April 2010
Hallmark Surfaces, South Chicago Heights, IL
Cambria Quartz Installer March 2004-February 2008
INDUSTRY IR Spectroscopy GC Chromatography Size and Charge Chromatography
SKILLS Instrument Calibration Acid/Base Titrations Polymerase Chain Reaction
DNA/Protein Isolation Electrophoresis Preparation of volatile liquid
Fractional Vacuum and Steam distillation
HONORS/ Member, Service Corps, UIC, 2009-2011
ACTIVITIES -Lydia Home, Chicago, IL -Safer Foundation, Chicago, IL
Recipient, Chancellors Students Service and Leadership Award, 2011