OBJECTIVE: To obtain a more challenging position in the field of Engineering and

/or Management where I can utilize my experiences and broaden my knowledge.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering December 2006
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
SKILLS
Software: Automation Offerings: 3D TRASAR Cooling Water Optimizer, 3D TRASAR Boi
ling & Cooling Water Configurators, Tank Level Monitoring & Envirox Configurator
. VantageV100, SAP, HYSIS, AspenTech, MATLAB, CAD, RoboHelp, and Microsoft Proje
ct & Publisher
Equipment: Automation Offerings: 3D TRASAR Reverse Osmosis, Envirox, 3D TRASAR
Boiling & Cooling Water Controllers. Optical Profilometer, Resonance Raman Spect
roscopy, NMR, IR Mass Spectroscopy, HPLC, TLC, GC, High Frequency Reciprocating
Rig, Rota-Vamp, Optical Microscope
EXPERIENCE
NALCO HOLDING COMPANY, Naperville, IL February 2007 - Present
Technical Specialist, Global Automation
Participated in implementation, enhancement, and maintenance projects. Experien
ced in all phases of system and product life-cycles
Pre-production phase expertise in project conceptualization, requirement creati
on, gathering & documentation, process modeling, business matrixes, writing test
scripts and performing acceptance testing
Post-production expertise in process optimization, training, help manual docume
ntation and report creating
Create technical manuals from scratch to publishing, involving research, proces
s modeling, and technical editing
Owner of the Tank Level Monitoring Configurator and VantageV100
Nalco 360 Expert for cooling water & Envirox applications
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Chicago, IL 2003 - 2006
Chemical Engineering Researcher & Math Tutor, Co-operative Student
Conducted liquid/liquid extraction research using boric acid
Independently researched, designed, documented and presented experimental findi
ngs
GRAND BOULEVARD FEDERATION, Chicago, IL Fall 2006
Technical Writer, Co-operative Student
Created the well-received Bronzeville High School Directory technical manual
Systematically investigated the daily procedures of multiple schools and their
organizational structures
KRAFT FOODS, Glenview, IL Summer 2006
Systems of the Future Researcher, Intern Student
Assessed the feasibility associated with applying ultraviolet ray technology to
innovative food applications
Analyzed and compiled data for use in technical reports and presentations
ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY, Argonne, IL 2004 & Summer 2005
Chemical Engineering Researcher, Co-operative & Intern Student
Assessed corrosion/erosion levels of a near frictionless element and a super-ha
rd coating under dry gas sliding
Researched, designed and executed experiments; final experimental report publis
hed on web
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL 2001 2004
Chemist-in-Training & Math Tutor, Co-operative Student
Conducted biological experiments focused on the prevention of HIV
Utilized NMR, HPLC, GC, Mass Spectroscopy and Rota-Vamp technologies to conduct
experiments
WALGREENS, RADIOSHACK, PRESS RELAY & SPRINT, IL 1994 2001 Store Manage
r and Assistant Manager
Managed all store operations, including performance evaluations, hiring, traini
ng, scheduling, budgeting, inventory control, shrinkage reduction, accounting, p
ayroll, loss prevention, sales goals, and maintained excellent customer service
Consistently ranked in the top three achievers in sales both individually and b
ased on store performance
 Managed over 60 employees at one time in high traffic, fast-paced, large revenu
e environments
AFFILIATIONS
* Nalco Toastmasters, (2007 present): Sergeant at Arms (2009 - 2010)
* Junior Achievement, (2008 present): Elementary School Educator & Volunteer (2
008 2010)
* National Society of Black Engineers, (2001 present): Membership/Essence Banqu
et Chair, Senator (2004 06)
* American Institute of Chemical Engineers, (2004 present): Evening with Indust
ry Committee (2005)
* Society of Women Engineers, (2004 present): Womens Jeopardy Committee (2006)