Neal J. McCloskey
OBJECTIVE
Chemical Engineering Position
EDUCATION
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Worcester MA May 2012
Bachelors of Science: Chemical Engineering, Minors: Mathematics / Physics
TECHNICAL SKILLS
•Computer : Programming Languages (Visual Basic, C, Logic Blocks, SQL), Microsoft (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio), MiniTAB, LabView, NorthWest Analytical, Park View, Aspen Plus, COMSOL Multiphysics 4.1, MatLab, MathCAD, Maple, CP2K, LaTex, Linux, Jmol, ChemCad, ArgusLab and Process Control Design
•Chemistry: GC, NMR Spectroscopy, Vibrational Spectroscopy, Electronic Spectroscopy, pH, Viscosity, Refractive Index, Titration, Oven Solids, General Unit Operations
•Other: Electrical wiring, Network wiring and set-up, PVC plumbing and copper welding, proficient with power tools, general trouble shooting and repair.
WORK EXPERIENCE
•Personal Assistant during Fashion Week, Prodject LLC, NYC (Sept. 2014 & Feb. 2015)
•Applications Technician / Research Engineer, Arclin, NC (Nov. 2013 – July 2014)
oRan analytical tests for characterization of resin products for R&D.
oAnalyzed statistical data to determine major factors affecting resin stability.
oSupported / created databases for Quality Control / Production.
•Unit Operations Lab Teaching Assistant, WPI, MA (Fall 2011)
•Assistant Manager, Subway Sandwich Restaurant, MA (June 2010 – Nov. 2013)
•Sales Agent, American Alarm, AZ (Summer 2008)
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Quality Control Database, Arclin Performance Products, Moncure, NC
(Dec. 2013 – June 2014)
•Developed an Access Database to produce / record Quality Control test data that is sent to customers.
•Learned VBA and SQL during this process and proceeded to provide support for production / QC.
•This project resulted in a company-wide initiative to better record data for future analysis.
A Density Functional Theory Study of the Surface Species on a Platinum Ruthenium Catalyst used in a Methanol Fuel Cell, WPI (Mar. 2011- May 2012)
•Developed ideal Platinum and Ruthenium surfaces and initial chemical positions.
•Calculated minimum activation energies for chemicals in a methanol fuel cell.
•Created an outline for future density functional theory studies done on catalysts.
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