Eric Westfall Email & Phone Number

Spokane, Washington, United States

• Operate 2000L hybrid still for stripping and finishing runs• Control mashing, fermentation, CIP, and transfers using integrated PLC console• Independently proof spirits for barreling and bottling using Anton Paar DMA 4500 M-EC and perform laboratory distillations on products with high obscuration• Adjust recipes for flavored products based on desired batch volume• Document daily updates for all production activities using Distill x 5 software

• Independently proof spirits for barreling and bottling using AlcoTest RI 2911 Plus and perform laboratory distillations for programming offsets on products with high obscuration• Support all stages of distillery production as needed: milling, mashing, distilling, barreling, blending, and bottling• Maintain sanitary conditions for equipment and facility, including daily CIP procedures for mash tun and fermenters• Limited experience with Whiskey Systems

Tonawanda, Ny

• Led a cross-functional team of 5 employees with an emphasis on improved customer response• Acted as liaison between traveling Regional Sales Managers and internal departments to ensure timely completion of requests involving key customers

Tonawanda, Ny

• Continued role as Sales Coordinator in addition to supervising the Customer Service Department• Responsible for 2 direct reports

Tonawanda, Ny

• Reviewed all quote activity and facilitated customer feedback through follow-up and closure• Prepared quarterly reviews for all contracted Sales Representatives• Maintained ERP and MRP databases• Handled special project requests from Director of Sales & Marketing

Tonawanda, Ny

• Order entry for all orders and repairs according to established policies and procedures• Responded to customer expedites, requests for quotes, and complaints• Utilized strong telephone, listening, and communication skills

Orchard Park, Ny

• Conducted mechanical testing according to specifications, product drawings, and procedures• Examined parts for dimensional and quality conformance• Designed and fabricated test fixtures for new products and applications

Ann Arbor, Mi

• Performed muscle contraction and fatigue analysis on rat latissimus dorsi to evaluate feasibility of a neoanal construct• Compared the impact of direct versus indirect electrical stimulation in muscle fatigue performance• Assisted in manometric acquisition of in vivo rat anal sphincter pressure readings• Abstracts Submitted:1. Kuhn AR, Westfall EP, Deshpande NN, Zhang W, Sando IC, Moon JD, Feinberg SE, Urbanchek MG. Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Assessment for Reconstructing a NeoAnal Sphincter in the Rat Sphincter. Posters on the Hill, Council on Undergraduate Research. US House of Representatives, Washington D.C. Date to be arranged Spring 2015. 2. Westfall EP, Deshpande NN, Kuhn AR, Ursu DC , Kuo S, Bingham EL, Moon JD, Sando IC, Zhang W, Marcelo CL , Ursu DC, Feinberg SE, Kim HM, Langhals NB, Kulaga TA, Cederna PS, Urbanchek MG. Fatigue Analysis of the Latissimus Dorsi in Rats. 27th Annual Moses Gunn Research Conference, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. April 1st, 2015.3. Walocko FM, Mays EA, Endres E, French Z, Hassett CA, Moon JD, Hu Y, Westfall EP, Langhals NB, Cederna PS, Urbanchek MG. Impact of Decellularized Small Intestinal Submucosa on Regeneration, Reinnervation, and Revascularization of Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces. 27th Annual Moses Gunn Research Conference, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. April 1st, 2015

Animal Husbandry Assistant - Miller Laboratory 01/2014 - 08/2014Responsible for animal husbandry duties in an ongoing longevity studyPerform animal necropsiesGraduate Research – Ma Group 09/2013 – 12/2013Fabricated poly (L – Lactic Acid) polymer scaffolds using both electrospinning and fructose porogen-based techniquesElectron Microbeam Analysis Laboratory (EMAL) trained on the use of sputter coating and XL30FEG Scanning Electron Microscope equipment

Experience with all aspects of the photolithographic process including spin coating, mask alignment, PDMS molding, plasma cleaning and profilometryDeveloped negative photoresist protocol for generating molds of a desired thickness based on the equipment and conditions specific to the laboratory settingDesigned and fabricated microfluidic devices capable of separating droplets based on the viscoelastic properties of the injected fluids

Performed energy audits of aging water and wastewater infrastructure to determine viable conservation measuresCreated and maintained hydraulic models of municipal water distribution systems for client usePrepared contract documents and specificationsReviewed construction design plans and submittalsInspected water, wastewater and storm water projects; provide daily reports and as-built drawingsObtained permits and other approvals from federal, state and local agenciesProvided studies, reports, conceptual designs and data required to support permit applicationsManaged cooperation between government agencies, clients and contractorsCompleted State Environmental Quality Reviews and Environmental Assessment Forms

Master’S Degree, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, 3.86/4.00

Bachelor Of Science, Biomedical Engineering; Tissue Engineering, 3.91/4.00

Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine Biofluid Mechanics Biomedical Circuits and Signals Principles of Medical Imaging Fundamental.

Bachelor Of Science, Civil And Environmental Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering

Master'S Degree, Computer Science