______________________________________________________________________ __________________________ OBJECTIVE: Secure a position in which existing knowledge and skill sets can grow while providing vital contributions to a team dedicated to the advancement of engineering science and technology in a profitable manner. EDUCATION: * B.S. Chemical Engineering, Rutgers University (3.0 GPA) Class of 2010 * A.S. Env. Science, Burlington County College (4.0 GPA Valedictorian Finalist) Class of 2007 * Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Mgmt School (3.9 GPA Valedictorian) Class of 2004 ______________________________________________________________________ __________________________ EXPERIENCE: Burlington County Research & Demonstration Greenhouse (2006-Present) Type IV Research [1]http://ecocomplex.rutgers.edu/ - economic development of new technologies in `real world' conditions * Anaerobic Digester Lead Operator: construction, data collection and analysis of a pilot-scale process for the production of biogas from food waste and horse manure * Fully Automated 60k ft2 Greenhouse: maintenance, repair, and improvements to satisfy multiple tenant requirements for various environmental parameters * Argus Control System: hardware/software troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, programming * Ingersoll-Rand^ 250 kW Biogas Microturbine: fed by bio-reactive landfill and anaerobic digester * Integrated Aquaculture-Hydroponic Production System: optimization, maintenance/repair, upgrades * Hydroponic Tomato Yield & Production Experiments: design, set-up, data collection and analysis Medford Lakes Country Club (1995-1996; 2003-2006) Assistant Superintendent * Training, Supervision and Management of a 15-20 Member Workforce * Heavy Equipment Operation & Maintenance (Interim Mechanic-Summer 2005) * Construction/Civil Engineering: Complete Renovation of 9 holes, Installation of 2 acre Irrigation Lake * Compliance: OSHA, NJDEP, EPA, Pinelands, Wetlands, Watershed and Township Regulations * Lead Irrigation Technician: Toro Sitepro Programming, Operation, Expansion and Repair * Lead Pesticide and Fertilizer Technician: IPM, Disease Identification, Calibration and Application The San Juan Room Music Venue (1997-2002) Assistant Manager * Training, Supervision, and Management of a 20-30 Member Workforce * Budgeting, Promotions, Cash Management, Marketing, Inventory, Customer Service and Security ______________________________________________________________________ __________________________ SKILL SET: * ChemCad^, MatLab^, Maple^, Argus, Java/C++ , Excel/Word/PowerPoint Proficiency * Process Unit Design, Costing, Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair ______________________________________________________________________ __________________________
MEMBERSHIPS & AWARDS:
* Outstanding Academic Achievement in Environmental Science Award (2007) * American Chemical Society Member since 2007 * American Institute of Chemical Engineers Member since 2007 * National Dean's List / Phi Theta Kappa Member since 2006 * Golf Course Superintendents Association of NJ Member since 2004 ______________________________________________________________________ __________________________ REFERENCES: Category: * Dr. Donna Fennell, Environmental Science Faculty, Rutgers University Anaerobic Digester * Eugene Reiss, Greenhouse Manager, Rutgers University BurlCo Greenhouse * Dr. Shaw Wang, Chemical Engineering Faculty, Rutgers University Chemical Engineering * Terry Sherlock, Organic Chemistry Faculty, Burlington County College BurlCo College * Conrad Domkiewicz, General Manager, Medford Lakes Country Club Turf & Management * Stephan Lazare, Owner, The San Juan Room Management & Marketing References 1. http://ecocomplex.rutgers.edu/