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Akron, Ohio, United States

Illinois, United States

‣ Facilitated a SMED event on the 5-gallon pail line by verifying the SOP process with 3 Operators by leading and reviewing 2 time studies of each Operator to improve efficiency of the production process‣ Communicated with an external agent to distribute 6000+ pints of excess retains and collaborated with the Maintenance Team to prepare retains for the transportation on 7 retain pallets and repurpose cleared-out storage units for maintenance use‣ Created an inventory of 2000+ part types into 5 storage shelves and an online database to manage part information and flow used by the Maintenance Office

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

‣ Established a Denim Day event to support sexual assault survivors with over 230 Greek member participants‣ Organized and executed a sorority formal recruitment event involving 197 potential new members throughout a 2 week long period alongside a 5-person Recruitment Team‣ Led two risk manager roundtables on preventative measures towards alcohol addiction, hazing, and college gambling‣ Collaborated with Students Meeting about Risk and Responsibility Training (SMARRT) to provided resources on University Policy, risk management, and anti-hazing

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

‣ Conducted synthesis of polymers, including zeolite and graphene extraction‣ Lead and presented a literature review edge functionalization of bottom-up synthesized graphene‣ Operated microscopy instruments (Raman) to examine polymer surface morphology‣ Collaborated to design and implement protocols for various research projects‣ Recorded and documented experimental procedures, observations, andresults in an accurate and timely manner

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

‣ Organized and executed two university-scale Greek life events in a two-week period; collaborated with 40 people, implemented creative ideas and initiatives, supervised distribution of equipment‣

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

‣ Presented an investigation on the global implications of 5 countries transitioning from petroleum-based transportation to alternative fuel, including greenhouse gas emissions and workforce opportunities‣ Gained expertise in energy-efficient processes and identified opportunities for energy savings in chemical manufacturing and industrial settings‣ Examined energy infrastructure requirements for electric vehicles, including public charging, grid accommodation, and renewable energy integration‣ Identified and evaluated the potential of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and geothermal energy, and into chemical processes and industrial operations

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

‣ Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of cell cultures, ensuring optimal growth conditions‣ Performed DNA and RNA extractions and PCR to analyze gene and protein expression in cancer cells‣ Analyzed experimental data and maintained detailed laboratory records

Bachelors Of Science In Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sophomore

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta, Archery Club, Asian Student Alliance

Education record

Activities and Societies: Wellness Board Founder and Co-Chair, Yearbook Chair, Club Chair of Asian American Alliance