KATHY KOSIERB

Homer Glen, IL ***** 773-***-**** ad3yet@r.postjobfree.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-k-7360765awww.linkedin.com/in/kathy-k-7360765a

Chemical Engineer Process Engineer

Process Optimization Quality Control & Evaluation Project Management Prototype/Model Design & Simulation

Results-driven Engineer skilled in improving manufacturing methods through process evaluation and statistical methods. Capable of managing plant engineering projects for safer and more efficient production. Experience working for a Fortune 500 company and proficient in estimating future manufacturing needs, troubleshooting, and optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality. Initiating and leading projects to improve safety protocols, enhancing product quality, increasing production capacity, and reducing operational costs. Evaluating new technologies and raw materials to drive business growth and maintain competitiveness in the industry. Challenging project peers while improving processes and proposing continuous improvement initiatives.

Core Competencies

Manufacturing Process Optimization

Data-Driven Decision Making

Cost Reduction Strategies

Process Improvement Projects

Data Research & Analysis

Equipment Monitoring

Engineering Studies & Analysis

Chemical Process Design

Computer Software Proficiency

Cross-functional Communication

Multi-disciplinary Collaboration

Bilingual: English and Polish

Key Projects

Chemical Reaction Engineering

Formulated a mathematical model to simulate the confiscation process for the purpose of optimizing selectivity in ethylene epoxidation within a catalytic-packed bed reactor. Conducted an analysis of the impact of temperature on reactor performance to determine the optimal temperature. Knowledge and experience in reaction kinetics.

Process Control Project

Created a dynamic model for the evaporator and simulated its behavior under various inputs. Designed a single feedback loop ID controller and evaluated its performance under multiple set points and disturbance variations. Constructed a model predictive controller (MPC) to assess the impact of varying controller parameters.

Process Design Project

Delegated the crucial responsibility of accomplishing the technical design and economic analysis of a facility that produces 300MT styrene/year to a highly capable team. Developed an intricate technical design of the facility utilizing the advanced software, ASPEN HYSYS, and determined the size and cost of all required equipment for the facility's construction. Developed plant energy and material balances, read PFDs, P&IDs, and understood of the hazards of the materials such as industrial solvents.

Safety and Chemical Engineering (SAChE)

Completed coursework with Safety and Chemical Engineering (SAChE) for training in Process Safety best practices, enabling avoidance of catastrophic consequences while engaging in real-life experiments.

Professional Experience

Biomedical Project C.U.R.E. Woodridge, IL: 2021 – 2022

Monitor, review, and test develop system verification plans & procedures, and support the test team with test-level validation Utilize medical device expertise to prepare life-saving equipment for deployment, and ensure each system requirement if properly incorporated, verified, and functional. Writing detailed system requirements specifications, leading internal and customer system design reviews, identifying adequate technical solutions, and estimating associated costs and schedules.

Maintained a detailed record of repairs and calibration by using a quality control documentation system in compliance with defined standards to ensure data integrity and confidentiality. Developed knowledge of laboratory analytical techniques.

Team Leader Mary Kay Co.: 2010 – 2022

Fostered a collaborative work environment that emphasized trust, open communication, and cohesive teamwork to achieve company goals. Contributed to improving international sales and implemented effective strategies to enhance team performance.

Imparted skills, knowledge, and expertise through national/state/local training and presentations at meetings.

Won numerous quarter and yearly prices for increasing sales and expanding team efforts.

Completed projects within time and budgetary constraints by leading and guiding a group of efficient employees.

Manager Estates Crandall Association 2022- 2023

Documented and maintained records, established budgets, and communicated with residents, managed financial reports.

Education & Training

Master of Science: Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science: Chemical Engineering

Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL 2017 - 2021

Relevant Coursework: Process Design, Process Control, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Process Modeling, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Thermodynamics, Heat & Mass Transfer, Energy, and Environment Economics, Entrepreneurship and IP Management, Statistics Tools Engineers, Math, and Computational Theory, Transport Phenomena, Renewable Energy Technologies

Listed for outstanding achievement.

Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills 2017 – 2018

Relevant coursework: Algebra, Calculus I, II, III, Differential Equations, C++

Certifications

SAChE Certified Courses (Safety and Chemical Engineering)

Technical Proficiencies

Software:

Microsoft Office, advanced MS Excel for Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, LabVIEW & Aspen HYSYS for Process Modeling & Simulations, Fundamental Applications of MATLAB Tools

Regulations:

HAZOP, OSHA, LOPA, FDA, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Spectroscopy, HPLC Chromatography, General Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, Process Engineering

Affiliations

Member 2019 – Present

Society of Women Engineers

Regular meeting attendance and communication with society members to share opportunities, collaborate and stay current regarding industry events and research

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