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Steven Geller 7350 NW 68 th Ave, Parkland, FL 33067 • stevengeller6@gmail .com • (954)-729-6643 Education Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering August 2010 to May 2016 Minor in Packaging Science and Engineering University of Florida, Gainesville, FL GPA: 4.0/4.0 Study Abroad in San Sebastian, Spain May 2014 to August 2014 Experience Polymers Technical Engineering Intern, ExxonMobil Chemical Corporation August 2014 to Present Baton Rouge, LA Developed a monitoring tool used by contact engineer to assess daily performance of the adhesions unit Installed corrective actions to prevent future plugging and off-spec issues which would save millions of dollars Analyzed historical data and entry logs to determine what was causing a tower to not start up Process Technology Intern, Ascend Performance Materials January 2014 to May 2014 Alvin, TX Designed a pipe system and orifice plate to measure the differential pressure across a catalyst which would be used to scale up in future manufacturing processes Created safety procedures for use in the research laboratory as well as established satellite accumulation areas to effectively and safely reduce waste Manufacturing Co-op, Arizona Chemical Company January 2012 to May 2012 Panama City, FL Improved interpersonal skills by working with contractors, process engineers, and process operators in an industrial and union environment Surveyed 4 process operators and consulted with a senior process engineer to create a unified procedure for cleaning out 2 condensers Worked alongside process operators to help reinstall a reactor tank that was to be used in a new manufacturing process, including calibration of the tank to ensure maximized output

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Page 1: Resume Jan 2015

Steven Geller7350 NW 68th Ave, Parkland, FL 33067 • stevengeller6@gmail .com • (954)-729-6643

Education Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering August 2010 to May 2016 Minor in Packaging Science and Engineering University of Florida, Gainesville, FL GPA: 4.0/4.0 Study Abroad in San Sebastian, Spain May 2014 to August 2014

Experience

Polymers Technical Engineering Intern, ExxonMobil Chemical Corporation August 2014 to Present Baton Rouge, LA

Developed a monitoring tool used by contact engineer to assess daily performance of the adhesions unit Installed corrective actions to prevent future plugging and off-spec issues which would save millions of dollars Analyzed historical data and entry logs to determine what was causing a tower to not start up

Process Technology Intern, Ascend Performance Materials January 2014 to May 2014 Alvin, TX

Designed a pipe system and orifice plate to measure the differential pressure across a catalyst which would be used to scale up in future manufacturing processes

Created safety procedures for use in the research laboratory as well as established satellite accumulation areas to effectively and safely reduce waste

Manufacturing Co-op, Arizona Chemical Company January 2012 to May 2012 Panama City, FL

Improved interpersonal skills by working with contractors, process engineers, and process operators in an industrial and union environment

Surveyed 4 process operators and consulted with a senior process engineer to create a unified procedure for cleaning out 2 condensers

Worked alongside process operators to help reinstall a reactor tank that was to be used in a new manufacturing process, including calibration of the tank to ensure maximized output

Examined refinery and communicated with senior project engineers to determine optimal location and pipeline design for two new heat exchangers

Research Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of Florida January 2013 to December 2013 Gainesville, FL Chemistry Department – Dr. Bowers Research Group

Selected to work in an REU to create various catalysts for PHIP signal enhancement in NMR on hydrogenation reactions Employed two techniques for creating catalysts which were successful in making various size particles and dispersion ratios Verified experimentally that different size metal particles have different effects on PHIP signal enhancement in NMR

Leadership Peer Advisor, University of Florida Chemical Engineering Department September 2013 to Present Gainesville, FL

Selected by the department to advise the entire chemical engineering student body on what classes to take and career possibilities

Worked closely with staff, faculty, and other peer advisers to make decisions on how to properly advise students

Recruitment Chair, Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity June 2013 to September 2013 Gainesville, FL

Interacted with local organizations to plan and organize events for two weeks for recruiting new members Successfully recruited 21 members

Athletic Chair, Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity January 2013 to May 2013 Gainesville, FL

Organized athletic events for 80+ people, including intramural games, every week Greatly increased participation in intramural games

Pledge Class Vice President. Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity September 2012 to December 2012 Gainesville, FL

Coordinated 24 people into 10 different roles Oversaw that their jobs were completed and that they get inducted

Sophomore Class Representative, AICHE September 2011 to December 2011 Gainesville, FL

Represented the sophomore chemical engineering class in AICHE meetings at the University of Florida

Executive Board Member, Student Honors Organization September 2010 to May 2011 Gainesville, FL

Planned and lead events for over 700 Honor Students at the University of Florida Acquired leadership skills and time management while working in a committee