NICHOLAS RITCHIE

**** ********* ****** ************ **, 46278 · 317-***-****

adhx97@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Persistent junior chemical engineer looking for an opportunity to work on an internship for a dynamic company where comprehensive engineering skills can help to improve product quality and production processes while expanding personal development.

EDUCATION

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering May 2022 GPA 3.4/4

DESIGN PROJECTS

KIMBERLY-CLARK DESIGN PROJECT, Purdue University December 2018

• Collaborated with teammates to brainstorm potential ideas for optimal design of the project.

• Designed a recycling separator prototype to ensure a fully functional product.

• Presented the final design to Kimberly Clark who then choose our project to pursue. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

INDEPENDENT SWIM INSTRUCTOR Summer 2019

• Advertised private swim lesson benefits to a neighborhood board.

• Reached out to families around the area using small self-made business cards.

• Constructed a workable schedule after receiving input from all the clients.

• Taught and encouraged children of all ages to learn the basics of how to swim. RECYCLING CLUB FOUNDER August 2017 – May 2018

• Generated different ideas on how to improve the community and environment.

• Recruited students of different backgrounds to help start a plastic-only recycling club.

• Ordered and prepared recycling bins that were placed around a public high school.

• Organized pick-up routes that volunteers would travel to collect the plastics to be recycled.

• Led weekly meetings to solve issues and motivate volunteers to continue to support the club. AMAZON FLOOR MANAGER May 2020 – August 2020

• Formulated precise schedules for employees to follow throughout their day.

• Surveyed and solved technical issues throughout supply chain process.

• Communicated with other managers to solve issues with employees or their tasks. EXTRACURRICULARS

• Board Member of Omega Chi Epsilon honor society.

• Member of American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

• Athlete in Purdue Intramural soccer.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and MATLAB.