Chemical Engineering Engineer

Ivanett Z. Barreto

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OBJECTIVE

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Obtain a Full-time opportunity in Chemical Engineering to expand my knowledge and develop my technical skills EDUCATION

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University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus (UPRM) Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

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Expected Graduation Date: May 2017

GPA: 3.32

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Center – Beltsville, MD Nutrient Data Laboratory Summer Intern

Iodine Deficiency Jun 16 – Jul 16

Researched the iodine composition of foods for inclusion in the USDA databases

Proved the need for data based on changing food supplies and how this relates to health outcomes

Discovered an increase of more than 50% of iodine in many of the analyzed foods after reformulated with iodized salt RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

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Food Science & Technology Center – UPRM

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Post-Harvest Quality Study of the Puerto Rican Achachairú (Garcinia gardneriana L.) During Storage Aug 13 – Jan 14

Analyzed physicochemical properties and proximal composition of achachairú fruit grown in Puerto Rican soils following Analytical Chemistry Standardized methods in order to introduce it to the market

Evaluated the acceptability of the achachairú on a 7-point hedonic scale after fifteen storage days

Discovered a significant weight loss of more than 30% and determined that the shell life is up to fifteen days

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Physic and Chemistry Characterization of the Corm’s Starch of Xanthosoma sagittifolium Jan 13 – May 13

Evaluated physicochemical and functional properties of native starch obtained from the taro to be used as a raw material

Discovered that starch content was 1.10% protein, 2.44% fat, 0.23% ash, 6% amylase and 84% amylopectin

Determined that starch provided additional health benefits and can be used as a binder in food industry LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Member Aug 14 – May 16 Recruiting Manager Liaison Aug 15 – Jan 16

Organized and coordinated recruitment events to accomplish the membership goal of the chapter

Manage the membership database

Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, UPRM Aug 13 – Aug 15 Student Collaborator

Efficiently guided 30 freshmen students into the university life with efficient strategies

Improved communication, interpersonal and leadership skills Society of Women Engineer (SWE)

WOW That’s Engineering, Outreach Event Volunteer March 13 & March 15

Led middle & high school students through a successful engineering experience encouraging them to pursue a career in STEM fields

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), Member Aug 12 – May 14 Networking Leader Aug 13 – May 14

Managed internal activities and established connections with sponsoring companies Corporate Development Program (CDP) Aug 13 – May 14

Developed leadership, team skills, corporate knowledge and networking opportunities in a simulated corporate environment

SKILLS

Bilingual (English &

Spanish)

AspenTech MATLAB OSHA 30-Hour

RELEVANT COURSES

Energy and Material Balance Thermodynamics Kinetics and Catalysis

Fluid Mechanics Heat Transfer Mass Transfer

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