Customer Service Chemical Engineering

Andrew T. Walters

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MATRIC, South Charleston, WV January–May 2016

Engineering Assistant

Worked in a team of three students in conjunction with an industrial sponsor to research algae growth

Created new, profitable pilot process for indoor, high-density algae production for sustainable technologies

Optimized photobioreactor system to produce 100 MT of algae annually, which was found to be financially competitive with current industry stanards

Conducted Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard & Operability studies to ensure maximum process safety

Designed innovative light regime to enable highest density growth cultures

Compiled research and findings into formal written report and oral presentation to superb reception Primary Integration Solutions (PI), McLean, VA May 2014–July 2015 Engineering Intern

Worked under a Professional Engineer to create massive information databases of building infrastructure specifications for two US Navy hospitals

Multitasked numerous projects from multiple supervisors with competing deadlines

Conducted various administrative tasks to help support back-end processes

Worked extensively with Microsoft Excel macros to execute massive operations on very large spreadsheets INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA January 2013–May 2014 Patient Transport Technician

Verified and transported thousands of patients within the hospital, providing exceptional care and attention

Worked on a team to transport patients who required excessive medical equipment

Followed proper isolation and sterilization precautions when entering a patients room or transporting to surgery Praemittias Group, Inc. (PGI), Lorton, VA May–August 2011 Engineering Intern, Technician

Worked hands-on with highly sensitive electronic devices developed for defense purposes in a lab environment

Assembled and tested IED signal blockers used to prevent car bomb detonations

Configured, tested and troubleshot heavy-duty, military-grade routers for use with military electronics

Followed Electrostatic Discharge preventative measures in a high-stress, fast paced environment IKEA Woodbridge, Woodbridge, VA August 2009–December 2011 Cashier/Food Server

Served hundreds of customers with various cultural and language backgrounds daily

Tendered thousands of dollars worth of transactions, as well as prepared, cooked, and served food CERTIFICATIONS

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) February 2016

SAChE Safety Training Certifications (15 Courses, 50 Professional Development Hours) AREAS OF PROFICIENCY

Aspen Plus Laboratory Proficiency Research Tools

MATLAB SharePoint Communication Skills

Autodesk Inventor Architectural Design Drawings Report Writing Skills

Microsoft Excel Customer Service Skills Electronic Communications EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

AIChE

(VT Chapter – member)

Students for Clean Energy

(student group – member)

Environmental Coalition

(student group – member)

EDUCATION

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA B.S., Chemical Engineering May 2016 Brooke Point High School, Stafford, VA Summa Cum Laude June 2010

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