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Undergraduate Research Assistant

Location:
Atlanta, GA
Posted:
June 30, 2016

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Resume:

Objective: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering candidate with

strong communication and leadership skills, a background in problem

solving, and excellent time management skills seeking a full time

engineering career.

Education:

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

Fall 2012-May 2016

. Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Major

GPA 3.17/4.0

St. Petersburg Catholic High School, St. Petersburg, FL

Graduated May 2012

. Valedictorian - class of 2012

GPA: 4.66/4.0

Relevant Work Experience:

Undergraduate Research Assistant to the Rachel Chen, Ph.D. Group

April 2015-July 2015

. Applied techniques in molecular biology and enzymology to optimize

methods for the extraction of target recombinant proteins from E. coli

cell cultures using thermo-responsive affinity ligands

. Identified target recombinant proteins using affinity capture followed

by gel electrophoresis to ensure hypotheses were being tested using

the correct material

Capstone Senior Design Project sponsored by Baker-Hughes

January 2016-May 2016

. Part of a team that designed a novel chemical manufacturing process

for a Baker-Hughes' anti-misting polymer oil services product for use

in fuels

. The multi-part deliverable for Baker-Hughes consisted of an optimized

chemical process, equipment description, safety profile, and financial

analysis

Leadership and Involvement:

President of Chi Psi Fraternity

2015- present

. Liaison between the Interfraternity Council, Chi Psi national, and

alumni corporations

. Finalist for the Chi Psi National Fraternity Founder's Trophy

recognizing the chapter showing the most academic and community

improvement since the previous year

. Organized and instituted the Rush 365 program to pursue dynamic year-

round recruitment of new members, resulting in a significant increase

in committed members from the previous year

Recruitment Chairman of Chi Psi Fraternity

2013-2014

Organized rush events that contributed to an increase in membership to

a 14 year high

Volunteer Activities:

Camp Counselor for Madeira Beach Recreation Center Summer Camp

2008-2013

Charity: Ryan P. Means Memorial 5K, MS Walk, Turkey Trot, Team Buzz, Tech

Beautification Day

Skills/Interests:

. Software: Microsoft Office Suite, MATLAB, ASPEN, MestReNova,

ChemBioOffice

. Communication: Experience writing project proposals for and giving

presentations about chemical process and reactor design

. Relevant Coursework: Mass, Momentum, and Heat Transfer,

Thermodynamics, Numerical Methods, Kinetics and Reactor Design,

Biocatalysis and Metabolic Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering,

Process Controls, Engineering Design and Economics, MATLAB for

Engineers

. Affiliations: Alpha Iota Delta of Chi Psi, Georgia Tech Chapter of

American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Interfraternity Council

representative, Intramural sports

References: Available Upon Request



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