•Responsible for projects involving process improvement, safety, energy use, and data management•Used PRO/II process simulation software for projects including generating a heat and material balance for a production line•Demonstrated strong team work and communication skills working across many departments •Worked independently to complete projects •Gained thorough knowledge of plant equipment including dust collectors, drums, tanks, cyclones, pumps, nozzles, valves and piping•Presented all projects and accomplishments to engineers and senior management

• Received a grade of 99% from mentor• Assisted analysts with brix testing, total titratable acidity testing, dry and full weights, taste testing, phosphate testing, preparing solutions and other lab tasks• Gained experience with various lab equipment including density meters, refractometers, dilutors, automatic titrators, digital balances and Nautilus lab software• Participated in quality systems management, CO2 testing, ascorbic acid testing, HPLC, microbiological testing and pulp testing• Used excel for statistical analysis of large sample groups• Compiled research into a portfolio and PowerPoint presentation• Presented research to board of teachers and community members and received a grade of 98%