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Reno, Nevada, United States

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

• Organized/managed several plant-wide efficiency projects using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing• Contributed to process and plant safety improvements• Daily experience interpreting P&ID’s and PFD’s for process improvement• Trained through R&D of organic pigment chemistry• Solved process issues through R&D laboratory testing• Implemented R&D findings through pilot plant to bring into full-scale production • Managed end-of-line product and finished goods

South Carolina, United States

• Saved company $80,000+/year to date• Upgraded and installed plant HMI software/hardware• Previous experience with PLC’s and SCADA• Previous experience interpreting P&ID’s and PFD’s• Directed maintenance department with mechanical improvement• Managed all production from raw material to packaged product• Lead plant safety committee and brainstormed safety issue solutions• Troubleshot major mechanical process issues and implemented solutions to improve efficiency

Blue Ash, Ohio, United States

Helped save the company $90,000 annually, and was another 3 to 4 weeks away from saving the company another $250,000 annually before the coronavirus pandemic. Learned a lot about cost saving methods in this internship. Worked on projector screen research and development, cost savings methods and data analysis.

Middletown, Oh

Helped manage several million dollar customer accounts in the paper industry. Worked in the sales of specialty chemicals.

Cincinnati, Oh

My previous occupation is best described as an engineering mix. I conducted both research and process work for BiOWiSH Technologies. Research work included conducting agricultural trials with our product, and taking notes every step of the way. Analyzing data originating from around the globe in such a way that produces reliable results presentable to the Agronomy department at BiOWiSH. Process work included preparing, producing and packaging product from its raw materials, safely and efficiently, all while operating under GMP guidelines. I maintained, operated and continually cleaned a safe environment as a critical piece of my puzzle as a BiOWiSH Technologies employee.

Hartford City, Indiana

Independently operated and maintained chemical generator. Attended to the needs of the generator, including chemicals, data analysis and basic cleanliness.Constructed a database from on-site testing of the following: solids percent, first pass retention charge, pH and entrained air values.Directed and immense chemical shipments independently.

Cincinnati

Gathered and analyzed data from agricultural products.Compiled data into Excel spreadsheets designed for customer viewing purposes.Promoted to conducting spray drift experiments, which helped the companies research greatly.

Bachelor’S Degree, Chemical Engineering, Sophomore

Activities and Societies: AIChE

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical Engineering