EDUCATION:
Bachelors of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, Degree anticipated May 2014
College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids Iowa
GPA in Major: 2.9/4.0
Minors: Chemistry and Biochemistry
Coursework Includes: Fluid Mechanics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Unit Operations
SKILLS:
Programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, MATLAB
Computer Languages: Java – Beginner
EXPERIENCE:
Undergraduate Research Assistant, September 2013 – Present
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota.
• Performed mechanical processing of wheat straw for non-woody paper production
• Executed chemical testing on wheat straw samples
• Submitted proposal for the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program – awaiting results
o Proposed project: Oxidative depolymerization of lignin and the production of muconic acid
Assistant to the Project Manager, May 2011 to August 2011
Pipers Mechanical, Inc, Cedar Rapids, IA – Dupont Biotechnology Expansion Project
• Ordered, received, and managed inventory items – pipes, fittings, and process control items
• Interpreted blueprints to create work packages for pipefitters and welders
• Carried out safety inspections and maintained all necessary safety paperwork for the site
• Executed safety watches where aerial lifts, forklifts, vertical lifts, confined spaces, or large items were used
• Performed general housekeeping and transportation duties
• Gained experience as a nonunion employee with union workers
Packager, June 2008 to August 2010
Northern Green Plaine, LLC, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Packaged and shipped internet orders for an online electronics company
• Trained new employees, created schedules, and streamlined packaging procedures
• Posted new equipment to store website and set pricing
• Reorganized stock to eliminate shipping errors
Radio Maintenance Technician, March 2001 to March 2007
United States Air Force, Altus AFB, OK
• Completed USAF Airman Leadership School
• Federal Aviation Administration ...
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