BRIANA D.

SAUL
Email: bsaul1@tigers.lsu.edu

Objective: To obtain a position that will enable me to effectively utilize my Industrial Engineering knowledge.
Education:
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY (LSU) - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Minor Leadership Development

August 2009 - Present

Graduation Date: December 2015
Distinguished Communicator Candidate

Experience:
BIMBO BAKERIES USA Houston, Texas and Elkhart, Indiana
May 2015 August 2015
Manufacturing Transformation Intern
Served on the waste, production, and maintenance team to identify potential improvements and cost savings
Conduct process gap and waste analysis to help develop improvement levers for the plant
Actively calculate operational equipment effectiveness and material efficiency each week for the plant
Louisiana Board of Regents SURE Grant Recipient

January 2015 December 2015

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Baton Rouge, Louisiana

January 2014 - Present
Student Researcher Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department
Student lead on a process improvement project for Department of Health and Hospitals State of Louisiana
Observed and properly evaluated the office to assist with the improvement of their grant writing and decision process

Prepared and executed a kaizen event to help employees learn how to properly use lean tools in their organization

Implemented the use of lean tools, value stream maps, flowcharts, and multi-attribute rating sheets
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Baton Rouge, Louisiana
March 2014 August 2014
College of Engineering, Office of Diversity Programs
REHAMS and XCITE Head Counselor
Ensured that all safety documentation is received and forms are completed for all participants
Assisted with logistics, handle camper and counselor issues, risk management, and schedule changes
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Baton Rouge, Louisiana
May 2010 - Present
Fall Regional Conference Chair, May 2014 May 2015
Coordinated all activities and logistics for Fall Regional Conference 811 registrants
Strategically plan on-site logistics for workshops and events and organized cost efficient travel and accommodations
Assist the Finance Chair and acquire sponsorship while maintaining a strict budget
Secretary, Vice Chair, Chair, Treasurer, Regional Leadership Chair, Louisiana Zone Assistant Vice Chair
OLIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Needham, Massachusetts
June 2013 - August 2013
Student Researcher, Research Advisor: Debbie Chachra, Ph.D.
Investigated the correlation of student self-efficacy and team dynamics in engineering first-year design courses
Co-authored "Self-efficacy and task orientation in first-year engineering design courses" Madrid, Spain
LSU UNIVERSITY RECREATION Baton Rouge, Louisiana
May 2011 - December 2012
Training and Development Team Leader, May 2012-December 2012
Organized and conducted interviews for LSU UREC student employee positions
Maintained and assisted in the development of departmental student employee manuals and retention database
Facility Student Supervisor, January 2012- August 2012
Accurately report any incidents/accidents in a 121,000 square foot facility while documenting facility usage per hour
Supervised a team of six students while on shift and maintained a safe environment for patrons and employees
Operations Assistant, May 2011- January 2012

Activities and Honors: LSU College of Engineering Diversity Ambassadors (2009-Present), LSU College of Engineering
Camps: REHAMS (2011 and 2012) and XCITE (2012), LSU Geaux Lead Participant (2011) NSBE Region V Vanguard
Member Award (2013), NSBE Region V Vanguard Scholarship Recipient (2011), Tiger Athletics Foundation (TAF)
Engineering Scholarship (2014)