DESIRE RIVERA BORGES
**************@*****.*** 787-***-**** https:/ /www.l i nkedin.com/i n / desiré-r i vera-borges
OBJECTIVE
Chemical engineering student looking for an
Internship or CO-OP in product
development or manufacturing.
Aiming to define a clearer post-graduate
studies and career path.
PERSONAL PROJECTS
- Designed 17-step iodine and sodium
alginate production plant to address
sargassum overpopulation crisis
- Created water filters with recycled items for
communities affected by Hurricane Maria
- Established 5kWh solar energy system and
seven stage reverse osmosis water system
- Co-founded Cienna Art Shop to raise
awareness of art's role in mental health
- Boiler and Pressure Vessel Special Training
-Publishing a series of children's books
- 300 hours of community service at library
SKILLS
- Multilingual - English, Spanish, B1 French
- Bicultural - U.S.A. and P.R.
- U.V. light & Heat Induced Polymerization
- Experimental Design and Execution
- Hemocytometer, DLS, FT-IR, DSC
- ELISA, PCR, GC, Electrophoresis
- Visual Basic for Excel and Wordpress
- Literature Reviews
- Logistics, Project and Time Management
- Public Speaking and Oral Presentations
- Outside-the-Box Thinking
- Quick learner, Adaptable, Efficient
- Strong Work Ethic and Conflict Resolution
- First Aid and CPR Training
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez
August 2017 - May 2022 GPA 3.26
Certification in Bio-processes
Program for Engineering Access, Retention, and LIATS Success student Approved Courses - Organic, Analytical, and Physical Chemistry, Mass and Energy Balance, Algorithms, Differential Equations, French Ongoing Courses - Thermodynamics, Biology, Fluid Momentum Transfer, Micro-economics
LEADERSHIP
American Nuclear Society at UPRM August 2019 - Present Co-Founder and Secretary
- Co-Founded the first nuclear science student section in P.R.
- Took over presidential duties for 3 months during pandemic
- Implementing a Nuclear Engineering minor program at UPRM
- Organize nuclear science outreach videos, webinars, and workshops
- Lead team building activities and manage 4 committees
- Launched social media marketing campaign and website
Come Colegial, UPRM August 2017 - Present
Member of Board of Directors and Volunteer
- Provide free bi-weekly groceries to 50-100 disadvantaged students
- Aided organization's expansion to 10 additional campuses
- Implemented assembly line to decrease bagging time by 50%
- Managed distribution of over $1M in disaster relief supplies
EXPERIENCE
Cell Manufacturing Technologies June 2019 to Present Undergraduate Student Researcher
- Lead research project on low cost large scale CarT cell manufacturing
- Created innovative hydrogel microcarriers and synthesis method
- Design and perform experiments individually on a daily basis
- Keep organized records and give monthly Power Point presentations
- Train high school summer REM students in Good Laboratory Practices
Boston University Summer 2016
Clinical Trials Summer Lab Program Student
- Participated in a simulated sickle cell disease clinical trial
- Learned Good Laboratory Practices and clinical trial ethics
- Ran blood tests to determine if patients were suitable for the trial
- Determined viability of the proposed fetal hemoglobin treatment
- Presented project and results at a symposium at Boston University
CERTIFICATIONS
Good Clinical Practices
Engineering Responsible Conduct of Research
Export Controls
Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research
ServSafe Food Handler
LINKS
http://student.ans.org/uprm/