Chemical Process technician

My name is Kenneth Benjamin Krogstad. I’m ** years old and interested in applying for Operations position.

I have a Bachelors degree in Agriculture Economics from LSU, Associate degree in Business Technology from BRCC and Associate degree in Process Technology from RPCC. I have completed the DOW Chemical Co. Apprenticeship program in Operations through The Department of Labor. There was a 2.5 year gap of unemployment from 2014-2017.

In late 2014 I took a leave of absence because my parents became terminally ill and needed assistance with the doctor visits and certain surgeries. My father was diagnosed with liver cancer and my mother later had a stroke. During this time, I oversaw their medical needs, finances, and porting all the health-life-critical and disability insurance from group to individual. I also set-up their retirement from Teachers Retirement of Louisiana and Social Security. In 2015, my father passed in April and my mother passed in September of the same year. I was named Executor of both estates; it was my duty to file insurance claims and pay-off debts such as their vehicle and all medical bills. I oversaw the dividing of assets among my siblings. I was also in charge of repairing and selling their house, which I accomplished by 2016.

My reasoning for explanation is so mangers understand the gap of unemployment. My work experience does not say a lot about me, but my life experience far proceeds it. I understand pressure and stressful situations, but I use that to my advantage to achieve my goals. I would like the opportunity to meet the hiring manager.

Kenneth B Krogstad

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EXPERIENCE

DOW Chemical Co. Plaquemine, LA Chemical Process Technician June 2017-August 2020

• Manufacturing PolyEthylene, industrial refrigeration, raw materials purification, knowledgible in reactor catalyst, furnace operations, devolatization, recycle systems. Work 12 hr shift and turnarounds. Perform daily and monthly operation rounds, write work-orders, collect hazardous and non-hazardous samples for laboratory. Oversee outside production and report problems with quality, equipment and process areas in timely manner. Maintaining and troubleshooting equipment safely. Participate in safety drills, compliance task, quality improvement. Strong knowledge of plant utilities and safety.

Marucci Sports Baton Rouge, LA Warehouse/Inventory February 2017-June 2017

• Distribution Center Material Handler. Involved in stocking warehouses with inventory such as bats, apparel, gloves, customized bats and jerseys. Filling online orders and in-store pickup. Loading and unloading trucks of merchandise. Maintained great housekeeping and GMP practices. Safely organized products using pallet jacks and narrow-aisle reach truck.

New York Life Baton Rouge, LA Insurance Agent January 2013-October 2014

• Administered life insurance policies to men, women and children. Explained the importance of insurance through models, power points and real-life situations. Sold annuities for retirement purposes. Met with client’s daily discussing important financial future possibilities and security.

Kleinpeter Dairy Baton Rouge, LA Ice-Cream Dept/ Freezer Storage Supervisor February 2011-December 2012

• Assisted dept. manager in operations and gathering raw materials for ice cream. On average we made 10-12 different flavors a week. Maintained freezer of 25 degrees or lower. Prepped orders for out-of town deliveries. Packaged newly frozen ice cream cartridges for storage with forklift in freezer.

Fitness Expo Baton Rouge, LA Delivery/Equipment Technician January 2008- February2011

• Involved in daily client relations. Deliver, install and demonstrate fitness machines to client’s and businesses. Traveled to Lake Charles, Slidell, Monroe, Morgan City and New Orleans. Routinely calibrated, maintained past and present machines. Supervised and maintain stock room

EDUCATION

Louisiana State University Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Economics

Baton Rouge Community College Associate Degree in Business Technology

River Parishes Community College Associate Degree in Process Technology

DOW Chemical Apprenticeship Program Deptartment of Labor Louisiana Certified in Operations

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Communicating essential information both written and verbally, team-work, ability to finish task required, attention to detail. Obtain and maintain job qaulifictaions by successfully completing all assigned training and requirements.

• Certified in SCS (safety critical standards), Lock out Tag out, Safe Work Permit, Line Equipment Opening, Confined Space Entry, High Energy Hot Work, Forklift, JLG, SCBA

• Trained in safely commissioning pumps, compressors, utility equipment. Maintaining safe and clean environment. Maintain strict GMP guidelines.

• Capable of learning quickly and retaining knowledge. Recognizes the importance of safety and for others in the work area. Time-management for training and self-driven to succeed.

I have experience with inventory management, delivery, order processing, quality control and customer satisfaction. I have worked well with fellow employees on task involving physical labor in stressful situations and the confidence to work alone. I’ve responded to emergencies as part of an emergency response team. I have experience with safety policies and safe working practices. Some of my experiences include: rotating shift work schedule and holidays, plant maintenance programs, monitoring cooling tower and air compressors for proper operation. Unloading rail cars and tractor trailers, unloading catalyst cylinders for reactor operation. Following daily procedures thoroughly, EHS/Critical procedures, transferring raw materials via totes or day tanks.

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