Amanda K. ShermanAddress: 8 Settlers Lane Minster, OH 45865 Telephone: 937-789-7217 E-mail: shermaa2@mail.uc.edu

Summary Statement: I am a motivated 3rd year Chemical Engineering student with 2 co-op terms of experience. I’m seeking a co-op opportunity utilizing my problem solving skills and goal setting abilities for the spring 2016, fall 2016, and summer 2017 semesters.

Education:University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio Class of 2018

B.S., Chemical Engineering GPA: 3.489Minster High School, Minster, Ohio Class of 2013

AP Courses: Chemistry and Calculus AB GPA: 3.905

Experience: Polymer/Plastic Engineering Co-op, Emerson Climate Technologies Fall 2014, Summer 2015 Perform Material Compatibility Testing

o Prepare vessels with polymer, oil, and refrigeranto Complete and evaluate change in tensile testing, hardness, and mass of polymers before and after accelerated

artificial agingo Create and analyze graphs to examine change in polymers’ properties

Filter residue in oil after aging Reviewed, revised, and added procedures in the Polymer Co-op Binder Broadened responsibilities of future co-ops Modified excel template to improve efficiency and reduce typos Aid in reactivity and extractions Examined Rapid Gas Decompression Gained independence and confidence in a meticulous research environment. Implement knowledge related to course work Trained co-ops Demonstrated commitment through working overtime

Custodian, Minster Local Schools 2011- 2014 Prioritized manager’s tasks, supervised, and facilitated a custodian team in sanitizing, sanding, scrubbing, and

waxingDeveloped Mathematical MATLAB Model, Models III Final Project Researched and presented model to monitor blood sugar levels of a diabetic

Skills: MATLAB; Microsoft Office Professional; operating vacuum pumps, Instron Tensile Tester, and vacuum filtration; Technical Course Work: Organic Chemistry, Materials and Energy Balances, and Statics and Basic Strengths of Materials; Trained in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding

Awards: Dean’s List, Society of Woman Engineers Scholarship Recipient (2013), 2 team state cross country champions (2009, 2010)

Activities:Society of Plastic Engineers 2014-Present

Chairman of E-Week Committee: schedule and coordinate the rules of events American Institute of Chemical Engineers 2014-Present

Member of the Big Events Committee Planned meet and greet with company representatives and students Contributed to events and weekly meetings: Relay for Life, cook outs, competitions, lounge clean-up, and bake

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