New College Graduate

David C. Petit

**** ****** ***** **. ***. B Goleta, CA 93117

805-***-**** ● t1hfdm@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain employment in an entry level position in the summer or fall of 2011

SKILL SUMMARY

Software Competencies: Mathematica, MatLab, LabView, HYSYS, Aspen Plus, C programming, Windows, Microsoft Office, and Mac OS

Foreign Languages: Proficient Spanish, Proficient Japanese, Intermediate Chinese

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Chemical Engineering, Honors Program. University of California, Santa Barbara

Final G.P.A.: 3.60 (out of 4.00). Dean’s Honors list – seven quarters

September 2006 to June 2010

Related Affiliations:

Tau Beta Pi – Engineering Honor Society: Active Member. 2009 – Present

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE): Active Member. 2008 – Present

Master of Arts: Economics. Graduate Program in Management Practice (TMP). UC, Santa Barbara

Expected graduation: June, 2011

Financed nearly 100% of my education through scholarships, grants, loans, part-time and seasonal work

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate Researcher – Winter 2010 to present, and Winter 2008

UCSB Chemical Engineering Department

Synthesis, self-assembly, and separation of vesosomes (biomolecules)

- Solution analysis, purification for novel methods of drug delivery

Synthesis of calcium oxide within silicon dioxide core-shell nanoparticles

- Thermogravimetric analysis of varying nanoparticle samples; shell-melt sintering effects

Technical Operative – September 2008 to present

UCSB Media Equipment

Understand, operate, and facilitate the use of Information Technology (IT) equipment

Transport, set up, and operate audio/video equipment

OTHER EMPLOYMENT

Lifeguard and Front Desk Assistant – Summer 2008 and Summer 2007

UCSB Alumni Association – Family Vacation Center

Direct and guide the people around the swimming pool and deck to ensure a safe environment

Work 40+ hours a week with an absolute requirement to be enthusiastic

Provide fun activities for kids of all ages

Combined extensive customer service with ample office and clerical work

LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK EXPERIENCES

The Leadership Challenge: UCSB’s Scholarship-Leadership-Citizenship Certification Program

UCSB Chemistry Department Teaching Assistant Training: Summer 2010

A.J.J.F.’s Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu and Seifukujitsu member: Jan 2010 – Present

UCSB Cotillion Dance Club and Ballroom dance: 2009 – Present

Inter-mural Ultimate Frisbee: Assistant Co-captain: 2006 – 2010

Certifications: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED for Professionals, Mass Care, Shelter Operations

Division II High School Track & Field Athlete: Varsity High Jumper: 2004 – 2006

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