Devin Waddel

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Yuma, AZ *****

Cell: 903-***-****

Seeking an engineering position that will utilize my skills and provide me with the opportunity to contribute and grow professionally

Education:

Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA Degree Awarded: May 2009

Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering

Cumulative GPA: 3.2

Related Coursework:

Process Control, Plant Design, Heat Transfer, Fluid Flow, Thermodynamics,

Transport Phenomena, Micro/Nano Scale Materials, Electronic Circuit Design

Work Experience:

Oct. 2010 –Present

Gowan Co, Yuma, AZ

R&D Analytical/Formulation Chemist

• Develop new products and perform assays on them

• Complete stability studies on products

• Formulate small batches for field studies

• Write/revise methods to perform assays on new/existing products

• Watch over pilot runs of new products

• Assist Regulatory with specifications

Jan. 2009 – May 2009

Senior Design Project, Louisiana Tech University

ABE Fermentation Process

• Researched alternatives to optimize the general method used to process corn into acetone, butanol, and ethanol

• Designed a plant to process corn in acetone, butanol, and ethanol based on the results of the research

• Utilized a computer simulator to verify that the design met required specifications

• Completed a technical report to support the research, design, and results of the project

Skills:

Working knowledge of Liquid and Gas Chromatography

Proficient in Microsoft Office/Project, LoopPro, ChemCad, and CAD software

Excellent verbal, written, analytical, multi-tasking, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Memberships/Awards:

Dean’s List (2008), Louisiana Tech University

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certification, 2009