Chemical Engineering

VI CAO

Texas • 281-***-**** • ***.**@*******.***

summary

Recent chemical engineering graduate with a background in biomaterials research and customer service. Proficient with use of HYSYS for process optimization, and MATLAB to solve complex mathematical problems and AutoCAD. Key strengths include exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills, effective communication and presentation delivery, and ability to work independently or as part of a team, process simulation, PFD and P&ID development, cost analysis.

education

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering (August 2016)

Minors in Bioengineering, Math and Chemistry

Dr. Wei Li: Biomaterials and Surface Bioengineering Research Group (2014 – 2016) Lab on chip: Research article published on 10/10/2016( DOI: 10.1039/C6LC01065B )

Contributed to the construction of a Layer-by-Layer (LbL) film library, providing an effective platform to test a broad range of controlled multidrug therapies for aggressive and resistant cancers

Senior Design Final Project (2016)

Worked with a team to build a HYSYS simulation of an ethylbenzene production unit and evaluated multiple design alternatives; detailed economic analyses were completed to determine the recommended path forward

Chemical Process Design Capstone Project (2016)

Led a team to design a gas-to-liquid hydrocarbon conversion unit and evaluated the feasibility of operation in the current market conditions

experience

2016 – Present

ECS Limited

Houston, TX

Field Engineer Technician

Field observation, testing, sampling and inspection of soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt and structural steel placement.

Perform routine field and/or laboratory tests, calculations and data reduction of test results, drafting and administrative duties

2014 – 2016

Stangel/Murdough Residence Halls

Lubbock, TX

Student Assistant

Provided support to students and faculty in the dormitory dining halls, serving food and interacting with customers to ensure a pleasant dining experience

Trained new employees on work processes from food preparation to inventory control

2011

Wok d’Lite

Houston, TX

Administrative Assistant

Assisted with all aspects of administrative management, general operations support, and customer service at a Chinese café

Managed finance tracking including invoices, expense reports and inventory control, ensuring accurate and on-time completion

2009 - 2011

Tapiocafe

Houston, TX

Manager

Oversaw restaurant operations, provided leadership to employees and completed high level administrative duties such as accounts relievable, bookkeeping, and delivery of bank deposits

Built an Excel spreadsheet applying microeconomics and accounting principles to track monthly sales and generate a profit/loss summary for the business

extracurricular and achievements

Recipient of Texas Tech IMPACT Presidential Transfer Scholarship (2012)

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE), Member (active)

International Student Association (2012-2016)

Completed laboratory safety training with emphasis on biological safety, hazard communication, bloodborne pathogens, laboratory safety and safety awareness (2014)

Safety certificates: Process Industries, Safety in the Chemical Process Industries, Chemical Reactive Hazards, Risk Assessments.

Core strength: Process Control Design, Equipment Design, Process Simulation, PFD and P&ID Development, Cost analysis.

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