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Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Decatur, AL

• Gathered and analyzed data to make project decisions utilizing Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE) tools, and SQL queries within Excel to optimize the safety, quality and process in the Cold.
• Utilized Business Acumen classes to improve the efficiency of the plant by determining the actual cost, and therefore profit, of specific products by including the cost of time.
• Listened to the ideas and concerns of the production team incorporating them into the solutions and next projects of the engineering team, sharing knowledge and experience to improve expertise for both teams.

Golden, CO

• Led a high performing, 5-member team as a collaborative advisor during a senior archeometallurgical study project, offering expertise and guidance in carbon and sulfur combustion analysis.
• Served as an active team member, conducting laboratory processes including acid etching, optical and scanning microscopy, and chemical preparation.
• Prepared and correctly interpreted testing documentation and calibrations, reporting the results and determining process conclusions.
• Worked in collaboration with a graduate student lead, conducting research and writing industry articles based on the Sharps Archeometallurgical Authentication published in various metallurgical publications in 2017..

Computer Programming And Visual Communication

Bachelor'S Degree, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, The National Society of Leadership and Success, Colorado School of Mines Materials Advantage.

Certificate Of Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

High School, Honors

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Swimming, Softball, Tennis