Benjamin Proffitt Email & Phone Number

Manhattan, Kansas, United States

• Launch production of 90+ gallons of biodiesel for use in KSU Recycling Center trucks• Distill crude glycerin coproduct to recover 7 gallons of 99% pure methanol reactant• Spearhead the overhaul of safety practices for handling 100+ gallons of hazardous materials• Acquire Chick-fil-A to supply over 25 gallons of used cooking oil feedstock per week• Design and install a system of pumps, valves, and pipes to save over 1 hour per batch• Publish 4+ SOPs for batch production… Show more • Launch production of 90+ gallons of biodiesel for use in KSU Recycling Center trucks• Distill crude glycerin coproduct to recover 7 gallons of 99% pure methanol reactant• Spearhead the overhaul of safety practices for handling 100+ gallons of hazardous materials• Acquire Chick-fil-A to supply over 25 gallons of used cooking oil feedstock per week• Design and install a system of pumps, valves, and pipes to save over 1 hour per batch• Publish 4+ SOPs for batch production, reflux distillation, oil procurement, and safety Show less

Olathe, Kansas, United States

• Functionalized duplexes by performing construction, concrete work, painting, and plumbing• Modified the insides and outsides of 3 duplexes that were then rented immediately• Performed construction, yard work, and plumbing with power tools

Leawood, Kansas, United States

• Oversaw and served food and beverages to an average of 15 customers at a time

Leawood, Kansas, United States

• Trained more than 5 employees to be cashiers

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Biodiesel Initiative President • AIChE Mentor Chair • Tau Beta Pi • Omega Chi Epsilon Tutor Chair • Cru Student.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Marching Band -- Spoken Word Club -- Cross Country -- Relay for Life -- Concert Band