Leah Dillon Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Blue Ash, Ohio, United States

- Validated vacuum test method for pilot scale batches to predict full scale product filterability at pack out- Collaborated with contractors, engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to redesign product dispensing process and controls to improve safety and eliminate unnecessary steps for the operators- Recommended heat exchanger to accommodate pressure drop of a top selling product by providing vendors with process conditions and product physical properties, implementation would save up to 300 hours annually- Verified equipment capability data for 86 vessels across both local sites and updated existing workbook to ensure accurate information for engineering, operations, scheduling, and maintenance departments- Updated work order instructions to current standard format and completed changes requested by operators to provide clarification and streamline production process- Assisted in quality investigations for customer inquiries by looking into process conditions to determine root cause of reported quality issue

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

- Coached Walnut Hills' Junior High swim team of 30-45 children by working with coaching staff to create practices to efficiently teach correct technique and build endurance- Collaborated with coaching staff to design practices to balance improving stroke technique and building endurance during regular season and summer stroke clinics- Motivated swimmers by talking about concerns and giving feedback before and after races- Created meet entries by analyzing times and strategizing to win meets, leading to championship wins- Completed required safety training including Red Cross lifeguard certification, first aid, sudden cardiac arrest, COVID, and NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching courses

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

- Facilitated glass door retrofit projects with the energy incentives team to save 200,000 kWh annually per store - Corresponded with utility company engineers nationwide to submit rebate applications for over $700,000 in incentives and followed up to provide missing information on past projects to ensure all rebates were awarded- Participated in weekly meetings with divisional engineers nationwide to verify budget spending and project progress- Collaborated with facility energy team on data clean up and retro commissioning to provide accurate energy use data

Fairfield, Ohio, United States

- Tested various products on customers’ metal parts to determine which cleaner, pretreatment and coating best fit their needs, often developing new products by adjusting preexisting formulas- Analyzed bath samples from customers by testing various properties including atomic absorption, pH, conductivity, iron and zirconium content, alkalinity, and acidity to determine product concentration and bath efficiency- Composed analytical and process reports compiling results of tests for customers

Fairfield, Ohio, United States

- Performed quality tests on over 20 products daily, including specific gravity, refractive index, viscosity, and zirconium to ensure products met company’s specifications and recorded to compile certificate of analysis for customers- Collaborated with production workers to fix batches that did not meet standards by adjusting with raw materials- Monitored problematic batches and adjusted formulas consistently out of range to prevent future issues- Completed safety training to properly handle chemicals and machinery

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

- Coordinated team of over 100 children ages 6 to 18 by developing creative strategies to maintain safety during the coronavirus pandemic- Collaborated with coaching staff to design practices to balance improving stroke technique and building endurance while ensuring a fun season- Communicated with parents by sending weekly emails and responding to questions to keep everyone informed and to promote a smooth season- Created meet entries by meeting with coaches to analyze times and strategize to win meets, leading to an undefeated season and 2021 division win at championships- Ensured safety of swimmers by maintaining lifeguard certification and testing pH and chlorine levels daily

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

- Supervised pool to ensure safety of patrons and was prepared to make a save at any time- Enforced pool rules to protect safety of patrons and prevent injury- Completed Red Cross lifeguard and first aid training and maintained certification to ensure safety - Instructed swim lessons to small groups of children aged 2-10 years old of varying levels to ensure competency in the water and improve swimming skills

Chemical Engineering With Environmental Studies Minor

Activities and Societies: Club Swim Exec Board

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Varsity Swimming, Club Swimming, Swim Captain, Junior Engineering and Technical Society, Recycling Club, German.