Water Quality Vice President

Tahara Niame Simpara

Tallahassee, Florida 448-***-**** ********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/tsimpara EDUCATION

Florida State University (FSU), Tallahassee, FL Expected: May 2025 Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL July 2022

Associate of Arts, Engineering

EXPERIENCE

USDA REEU in Food Engineering-Sugarland Distillery, Tennessee, US June 2024-August 2024 Intern/Researcher

• Conducted a research project analyzing the effect of temperature, air flow, position in storage, and barrel char on whiskey aging.

• Analyzed samples using a spectrophotometer by using a statistical tool, JMP Pro, to determine the significance of various parameters.

• Presented findings through PowerPoint and a poster, while gaining expertise in experimental design, data analysis and effective written and verbal communication.

• Generated valuable insights that improved whiskey aging protocols, optimizing product quality and consistency, and providing actionable recommendations that enhanced production practices. SOMAGEP-SA, Bamako, Mali July 2023-August 2023

Intern

• Conducted hourly experiments to monitor and adjust chemical dosages based on changes in raw water quality, ensuring cost-effective chemical use while maintaining high water quality standards.

• Executed safe chemical supply additions and promptly addressed anomalies in parameters such as pH and conductivity readings to ensure consistent water quality.

• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical equipment, contributing to smooth facility operations.

Santa Fe College Math Studio, Gainesville, FL November 2020-August 2022 Algebra Tutor

• Provided private sessions for 10 students per day to strengthen their math skills.

• Tracked progress after each exam by conducting interviews intended to assess knowledge of the material and identify opportunities to alter tutoring methods.

• Completed training and development sessions to maximize the effectiveness of tutoring by learning more teaching techniques.

SKILLS

• Computer: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Aspen, MATLAB, JMP Pro.

• Languages: English, French, Bambara.

INVOLVEMENT

• Member of American Institution of Chemical Engineers, Florida State University.

• Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Florida State University

• Vice president of the International students Cultural Association, Santa Fe College.

• Senator of African Students Association, Sante Fe College.

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