Engineer

Trent Horton

*** **** ********, ***** *******, MO

618-***-**** - *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Resourceful with a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and highly motivated nature seeking an entry-level and/or internship in the Petroleum Industry. Quality-focused engineer with a history of working in fast-paced challenging and team-oriented environments.

Skills

Work History

Contractor Apprentice

Perfect Fit Contracting LLC – St. Louis, MO

oWorked in a Team-Oriented Environment

oReviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction.

oPerformed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel.

oGuided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.

oImplemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce the project duration.

Sales Associate

BestBuy – Wentzville, MO

oWrote, negotiated and finalized sales contracts

oDetermined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses.

oActively pursued personal learning and development opportunities.

oWorked with the management team to implement the proper division of responsibilities.

oRecognized and rewarded outstanding work performance to cultivate a positive and collaborative customer service culture.

oFostered a positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration.

oMentored new sales associates to contribute to the store’s positive culture.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Petroleum Engineering

University of Kansas – School of Engineering – Lawrence, KS

oMinor in Geology

High School Diploma

Christian Brothers College High School – St. Louis, MO

oCoursework in Professional Engineering Skills

Engineering Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Geology Department, University of Kansas

oCalculated the conductivity and porosity of core samples using special induced

polarization methods

oOversaturation of the rock core with brine and using the wet and dry weight of the

sample to investigate porosity

Petroleum Engineering Laboratory Experience

oDispersion in a Linear Porous Medium

oEstimating Liquid & Air Permeability in a Consolidated Sandstone Core

oViscous Fingering in a Linear Porous Medium

oMeasurement of Viscosity Using a Brookfield Viscometer & Finding Density

of Liquids

oWaterflooding of a Linear Core

Affiliations

oMember of the Society of Petroleum Engineers

oMember of Fraternal Organization - Zeta Beta Tau

Accomplishments

oMidwest Exchange Scholarship

oAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

oWork effectively in team-oriented, collaborative environments

oExcellent Time Management

oProficient in all Microsoft Office programs

oExposure to physical tools as used for home improvement, wood-working, automotive related and similar as a hobby

oExcellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

oAttention to detail and the ability to exercise good professional judgment

2015 to 2018

2014 to 2015

2015-2019

2015

Summer - 2017

2016

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