Tiarra Hayes
Xenia, Ohio *****
937-***-**** • ***********@*****.***
Objective:
Engineering oriented student applying the experiences in Natural Sciences in pursuit of further positions in the Environmental Engineering field.
Education:
Central State University (Wilberforce, Ohio)
Accumulative G.P.A. 2.95/4.0
Environmental Engineering
May 2016
Research Projects
Carbon Nanotube CVD: Summer Internship Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Researching Carbon Nanotube synthesis and growth and project construction.
Operator of Thermal chemical Vapor Deposition Equipment.
Chemical Experience: Toluene, Xylene, Ferrocene, Titanium Oxide, Lithium Alumina Hydrides.
Switch Grass Filtration: Academic / Summer Research Central State University
Determining the absorbency of switch grass untreated and pretreated with Sodium Hydroxide
Studying the grasses ability to absorb metals as being used as a filtering system
Discovering possible treatment methods.
Work Experience:
United States Environmental Protection Agency (Cincinnati, Ohio) Student Lab Researcher June 2015 – August 2015
Data Analyst for water distribution systems including pipeline and hydrant sampling.
Schematic draw for Water Treatment processes for water treatment plants across the United States.
City of Xenia Water Treatment Plant (Xenia, Ohio) Class 1 Water Treatment Operator January 2015 – May 2015
Treatment of groundwater pumped from aquifers and distributed to residents of the city of Xenia Ohio.
Formulated projects and reports based on the Daily Consumption of residents and companies that purchase this water.
Hosts tours for students and all visitors of the plant for better understanding of treatment processes.
Daily Plant checks, Water distribution and pumping to Local towers, Inspection of these facilities etc.
USDA Forest Services (Duchesne, Utah) Duchesne Ranger District Intern June 2014- August 2014
Inspector of Oil and Gas Wells located in the South Unit of the Ashley National Forest.
Enforced inspection material detailing the conditions of well pad during its production to achieve successful reclamation.
Reports any deficiencies of the land on or around Oil pads to ensure Leaseholders follow Conditions of Approval.
Wright Patterson AFB (WPAFB, Ohio) Student Lab Researcher: Internship AFRL/RXB June 2011- August 2011
Researching topics; Metal Hydrides and Hydrogen Storage, Chemical Vapor Deposition for Carbon Nanotube synthesis.
Networking ideas with Mentors for assistance in further Experimentation.
Engaging in Professional Development and Developing Technology Seminars in RXB staff and students.
Volunteer
The Southwest District of The American Water Works Association Annual Conference October 2015
-Engage with Treatment Operators and Southwest District members through registration processing and information.
-Assist in the planning of the conference venue, catering services and coordination of guest speakers
-Assembled a group of students from The Water Resources Management Program to support this event.
Leadership Activities
Environmental Team & First Robotics Team (2010 – 2012)
Department of Defense Scholar Recipient (2012-2016)
(NSBE) National Society of Black Engineers (2013)
Mu Phi Epsilon International Professional Music Fraternity Inc. (2014)
National Technological Association Conference(2013)
Water Resources Management Club (2013)
Ohio American Water Works Association (2014-2015)
Toastmasters International (2015)
References:
Available Upon Request.