ROBERT MAYER
Christiansburg,VA
Summary
Chemical Engineering graduate with hands-on manufacturing experience from a project engineering co-op at Cargill supporting an erythritol production unit. Experienced in analyzing process data using PI ProcessBook, collaborating with plant personnel, and documenting process performance to support engineering decisions and process adjustments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer Co-op
Cargill
Blair, Nebraska
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Originated and executed over ten capital/expense project across an erythritol manufacturing plant
- Analyzed concentration, and temperature, and pressure data using PI Processbook and Excel to evaluate performance trends within the process
- Collected and documented samples across an eight-stage chromatographic separation unit to support analysis of product concentration profiles
- Coordinated directly with plant operators to ensure sampling occurred at precise points in the process cycle, thus improving data reliability
Peer Mentor
CEED
Blacksburg, VA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Mentored eight first-year engineering students through weekly meetings during their first nine weeks at Virginia Tech
- Facilitated discussions on resume development, career fair preparation, and general engineering career pathways
- Authored a letter of recommendation supporting a mentee’s application to a summer internship program, which they were subsequently accepted into
Delivery Driver / Courier
DoorDash
Radford/Christiansburg/Blacksburg Area
05.2024 - Current
- Completed 2,200+ deliveries while maintaining a 5.0 customer rating for quality service, careful order handling, and general friendliness
- Independently scheduled delivery shifts and efficiently arranged workload to complete customer orders
Education
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2024
Skills
- Microsoft Excel, Word
- PI Processbook
- SolidWorks
- MATLAB
- Python
- Project management
- Data Analysis
- Laboratory procedures
Timeline
Delivery Driver / Courier
DoorDash
05.2024 - Current
Peer Mentor
CEED
08.2022 - 12.2022
Project Engineer Co-op
Cargill
01.2022 - 08.2022
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
Virginia Tech
ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Chemistry Fraternity
- Took initiative planning social events for brotherhood
- Enthusiastic in pledge recruitment
- Established publicity to organization to potential members
- Enhanced public speaking skills from classroom presentation recruitment events
Dean’s List
- Semesters accomplished: F22, F23, S24
- Maintained at least a 3.5 GPA during semester while maintaining full-time student status
- Accomplished while working 20+ hours weekly in food service