Jacob W. Perrine
***** ***-**** ***** • Lowell, IN 46356 • 219-***-**** •cell 219-***-****•*****.*******@*****.***
Objective_________________________________________________________________________________
Utilizing skills in analytical chemistry, outstanding interpersonal communication, efficient and effective performance, attention to detail, self-confidence, and a high degree of professionalism.
Education_________________________________________________________________________________
Purdue University, Hammond, IN January 2012-May 2014
Masters of Business Administration
Purdue University, Hammond, IN August 2005-May 2009
Bachelor of Science
Major: Chemistry
GPA: 3.38/4.00
Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN August 2004-December 2004
Major: Biology
Professional Experience_____________________________________________________________________
November 2009-Present Halstab, Division of Hammond Group Hammond, IN
QC Technician
• Performs daily QC checks on PVC stabilizer products and raw materials.
• Responsible for R&D projects and formulations to meet customer qualifications, clarity, and product life.
• Responsible for running the daily operations of the lab, cleaning, logging incoming samples, stocking materials, logging research into the database, cleaning and maintaining the instruments.
• Proficient in performing milling tests.
• Proficient in performing plastisol draw- down tests.
• Proficient in performing surface tension tests.
• Proficient in performing volume resistance tests.
• Proficient in performing dielectric tests.
• Proficient in performing apparent density tests.
• Provides training for laboratory technicians.
July 2009-October 2009 & Ashland Hardware Systems, Lowell, IN
May 2007-August 2007 a Newell Rubbermaid Company
QA/Material Handler
• QA inspection performed for flash, splay, sink holes, shorts, color, assembly, engineering defect, burns, grease, incorrect part numbers, press ejection marks, and stress tests.
• Experienced in the use of calipers, torque tester, gauges, spectrometers and a microview spectrometer.
• Efficient in providing all presses with an appropriate plastic resin supply.
• Cleaned and maintained all hoppers.
• Proficient in the cleaning and use of material dryers.
October 2006-May 2007 & Comfort Inn Schererville, IN
January 2008-July 2009
Front Desk Clerk
• Provided excellent customer service.
• Efficiently performed nightly audits.
• Balanced all accounts.
• Posted and batched all daily transactions
August 2007-December 2007 Purdue University Calumet Hammond, IN
Lab Technician
• Prepared chemicals and lab equipment in student laboratories.
• Updated logs for chemicals in stock and indicated inventory order needs.
• Updated hazardous material waste and combustible gas to ensure that materials were safe and disposed of in the appropriate manner.
• Provided guidance to students with regard to student drawer check in and safety contracts.
February 2005-September 2006 Home Depot Schererville, IN.
Garden Sales Associate.
• Proficient in customer service and sales.
• Certified forklift driver.
• Performed annual inventory audits.
• Responsible for inventory and stock.
Technical Skills____________________________________________________________________________
• Microsoft Word 2003 and 2007
• Microsoft Excel 2003 and 2007
• Windows XP
• PowerPoint 2003 and 2007
• Outlook
• ChemDraw
• Chem3D
Certifications______________________________________________________________________________
• ACS Certified
• Forklift
• Order picker
• Reach truck
Honors___________________________________________________________________________________
• Accepted and attended Indiana Academy for August 2002- May 2004
Mathematics, Sciences, & Humanities
• Achieved Dean’s List status
Volunteered_______________________________________________________________________________
• Hospice of the Calumet Area, Munster, IN July 2003
•Science Olympiad at Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN September 2007