Devin Waddel
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