Chemical Engineering
Resume:
Jeffrey Fedors
Springfield, NJ 07081 *************@*****.***
EDUCATION
BSc in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering; minor in Economics, 2015
GPA 3.50 with high honors: Magna Cum Laude
Rutgers University of New Jersey – New Brunswick Campus
EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant September, 2013 – May, 2015
Rutgers University, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
One of two students chosen from the Engineering School program to assist Professor Hara – an authority in polymer processing – with leading-edge, ionomer research.
Research support responsibilities included: establish lab safety credentials, uphold proper and ethical standards in lab procedures and advance knowledge on ionomers through self-study and mentoring with Professor Hara. Engaged approximately 15 hours a week in experiments that worked toward an over-arching research goal.
Created samples of polymers and used them with a viscometer or light scattering laser in experiments that determine the polymers’ solution properties. Maintained laboratory environment and inventory.
Applied experimental results with Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) laser software and Microsoft Excel to create equations and build new models of molecular behavior.
Executive Board Fundraiser September, 2012 – January, 2015
Alpha Phi Omega (national service fraternity)
Led charity fundraisers, and profitable social events to foster camaraderie, build campus and local business connections, and increase the quality of the organization with extra funds
Dedicated 90 hours per year to fraternity’s service activities including teaching primary school children, distributing supplies to the homeless, leading donation drives and raising awareness for charitable causes.
Orchestrated the success of events in the community, over a semester, to raise $1,000 toward various charities.
Barista June, 2013 – Present
Starbucks
Responsible to interact with and serve up to 100 customers per hour, prepare food and drink, maintain the order and appearance of the store and delegate tasks to team members to assist store manager.
Worked 15 to 20 hours per week during school year, while carrying 16 to 19 credits per semester coarse load, to pay for college expenses. Continued work during summer months, 30 to 40 hours per week, to pay for degree. Currently active in this job while pursuing suitable chemical / biochemical engineering position.
SKILLS
Self-certified in lab safety and chemical engineering safety courses. Can apply skills and have mentored others.
Experience operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing the use of lab scale equipment: liquid-liquid extraction, dist. column, falling film column, viscometer, DLS laser, chromatography. Performed routine and preventive maintenance on equipment, calling manufacturers for information when necessary.
Adept with an engineering background and statistical methods to make research decisions and make recommendations and improvements when necessary. Have performed autonomously with minimal supervision.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and spreadsheets for use in technical reports and research publications.
AWARDS
2nt place – Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) National Competition
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