Miguel Correa Email & Phone Number

Clackamas, Oregon

Richland, Wa

Support different projects where my expertise can be utilized and beneficial. Focused on polymer characterization and polymer composite synthesis. Have also taken on more responsibility in the lab by becoming a delegate laboratory cognizant space manager; oversee a laboratory I frequent to ensure proper safety and documentations are upheld when working in the lab. -Characterized polymer samples via gel swell, density measurements, indenter modulus, elongation-at-break, differential scanning calorimetry, and dynamic mechanical analysis.-Synthesized polymer composites to be used for infrastructure and building materials with desirable properties

Richland, Washington

-Synthesized polymeric/inorganic composites with varying properties to explore opticallytransparent composites.-Developed spreadsheets to facilitate data analysis; effectively re-made previously made spreadsheets to be more efficient.-Produced reports on background research; worked with team to help write procedures for internal permits and documentations.-Characterized polymer composites using solid samples for UV-VIS spectroscopy, and determined the thermo-optic coefficients and refractive indices utilizing a prism coupling technique.

Woodburn, Or

Was hired on as a seasonal associate, but was promoted to different positions over time. Developed a lot of communication skills from customers discussing products and policies. Worked with the management team to help develop associates'​ skill sets as well as establish a good work environment. Learned the business of retail and the importance of KPI's to gain business acumen. Some of my responsibilities were:- Trained new employees and coached them to improve performance; implemented company standards in customer service, visuals, and marketing.- Coached associates on how to continually improve performance.- Drove customer loyalty by introducing customers to rewards cards and credit cards, and illustrated the advantages of being a card holder. - Lead overnight projects to be executed efficiently before open hours.- Learned company policy and educated associates accordingly.- Assessed employees’ strengths and utilized them in the most efficient layouts to promote teamwork; this focused attention on customers and boosted employee’s pride in their work.- Handled daily paperwork, conducted self-audits, and organized the associate scheduling.- Effectively orchestrated and led Black Friday team.- Applied problem-solving skills in confrontational customer interactions regarding concerns with products, policies, or service.

Salem, Or

-Selected as tutor for all levels of calculus, due to in-class performance.-Tutored groups of all sizes and made sure students connected the homework to their class notes by prompting important conceptual questions.-Aided struggling students by explaining the concepts in different ways to help them understand the material.

Woodburn, Or

-Trained new employees and made sure to establish a good work environment. Emphasized the importance of teamwork and great customer service. -Stand-in manager; stationed everyone based on personal strengths and boosted morale.-Gained experience in leadership by leading a team and assigning division of responsibilities.-Facilitated customer experience by translating the menu in Spanish for customers in order to speed up the ordering process.

Master’S Degree, Polymer Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Graduate Internship Program-Synthesized polymers by bulk polymerization, emulsion polymerization, cationic chain.

Bachelor’S Degree, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Sigma ChiChemistry major and mathematics minor. Student Researcher, Dr. J. C. WIlliamson's Lab Senior Thesis.