I am a recent swimmer and graduate from the University of Kentucky with a BS in Chemical Engineering and recently earned my triathlon pro card. I am looking for an entry-level chemical engineering position in virtually any area of the field. I am not restricted geographically.
I have strong interpersonal skills and I know how to work well within a team/small group-based structure. I graduated with strong GPA and have a deep understanding of concepts in the field, especially in design, optimization, and heat/mass transfer. I also have excellent time management skills, since I've had to balance a tremendous training loads with a most rigorous academic curriculum. In the same vein, I do not have much real-world experience in the field due to athletics (with the exception of some University-funded research), but I am a quick learner and extremely adaptable. Obviously, I would love to locate someplace with an excellent triathlon training environment, since I would love to continue training and racing at a high level.
Below is my resume. Please contact me if you are interested in discussing employment.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a full-time entry-level chemical engineering position in a large-scale manufacturing facility where my skills as a leader and organizer, as well as my ability to operate in small groups can be used to successfully and efficiently complete projects.
AVAILABLE: January 2012
EDUCATION:
University of Kentucky, B.S. Chemical Engineering (May 2011)
Cumulative GPA: 3.372
COURSEWORK:
· Emphasis on process design and optimization
· Strengths in heat and mass transfer, process modeling
· AspenPlus, MATLAB software
· Microsoft Office
EXPERIENCE:
Researcher, UK Dept. of Chemical and Materials Engineering (Jan-Aug 2009)
Head Coach, Lexington Polo Bear Swim Team, Lexington, KY (Summer 2008-Present)
· Coached ~50 children between the ages of 4 and 18 proper swimming techniques
· Wrote and organized daily workouts, created meet line-ups and compiled meet results
· Coached ~25 swimmers to 2nd Place at 2011 Bluegrass Swim Conference Champs
Sales Representative and Swim Coach, Swim Bike Run of Kentucky (Feb 2010-Present)
ACTIVITIES:
University of Kentucky Swimming and Diving Team (2006-2010)
University of Kentucky Swimming and Diving K Club Representative (Aug 2008-Mar 2010)
USA Triathlon Age Group Worlds Team (Olympic and 70.3) (Aug 2009-2010)
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society (Aug 2008-Present)
HONORS AND AWARDS:
President’s Scholarship- University of Kentucky (2006-2010)
Legacy Scholarship- University of Kentucky (2006-2010)
Omega Chi Epsilon Scholarship- University of Kentucky (2007-2010)
Wahrmund Scholarship- University of Kentucky (2007-2010)
UK Varsity Swimming and Diving Team Spirit Award (2007, 2010)
Bucks for Brains Research Grant- University of Kentucky (Summer 2009)
Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Nominee (2005)
I have strong interpersonal skills and I know how to work well within a team/small group-based structure. I graduated with strong GPA and have a deep understanding of concepts in the field, especially in design, optimization, and heat/mass transfer. I also have excellent time management skills, since I've had to balance a tremendous training loads with a most rigorous academic curriculum. In the same vein, I do not have much real-world experience in the field due to athletics (with the exception of some University-funded research), but I am a quick learner and extremely adaptable. Obviously, I would love to locate someplace with an excellent triathlon training environment, since I would love to continue training and racing at a high level.
Below is my resume. Please contact me if you are interested in discussing employment.
Kevin M. Ryan
660 Berry Lane, Lexington, KY 40502
513.780.4866
kevinmichaelryan@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a full-time entry-level chemical engineering position in a large-scale manufacturing facility where my skills as a leader and organizer, as well as my ability to operate in small groups can be used to successfully and efficiently complete projects.
AVAILABLE: January 2012
EDUCATION:
University of Kentucky, B.S. Chemical Engineering (May 2011)
Cumulative GPA: 3.372
COURSEWORK:
· Emphasis on process design and optimization
· Strengths in heat and mass transfer, process modeling
· AspenPlus, MATLAB software
· Microsoft Office
EXPERIENCE:
Researcher, UK Dept. of Chemical and Materials Engineering (Jan-Aug 2009)
- Synthesized and optimized new cobalt-ferrite nanoparticle systems for magnetic heating properties. P.I. Dr. J. Zach Hilt, University of Kentucky
Head Coach, Lexington Polo Bear Swim Team, Lexington, KY (Summer 2008-Present)
· Coached ~50 children between the ages of 4 and 18 proper swimming techniques
· Wrote and organized daily workouts, created meet line-ups and compiled meet results
· Coached ~25 swimmers to 2nd Place at 2011 Bluegrass Swim Conference Champs
Sales Representative and Swim Coach, Swim Bike Run of Kentucky (Feb 2010-Present)
- Give private swim lessons and assist customers with customers with expert advice
ACTIVITIES:
University of Kentucky Swimming and Diving Team (2006-2010)
University of Kentucky Swimming and Diving K Club Representative (Aug 2008-Mar 2010)
USA Triathlon Age Group Worlds Team (Olympic and 70.3) (Aug 2009-2010)
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society (Aug 2008-Present)
HONORS AND AWARDS:
President’s Scholarship- University of Kentucky (2006-2010)
Legacy Scholarship- University of Kentucky (2006-2010)
Omega Chi Epsilon Scholarship- University of Kentucky (2007-2010)
Wahrmund Scholarship- University of Kentucky (2007-2010)
UK Varsity Swimming and Diving Team Spirit Award (2007, 2010)
Bucks for Brains Research Grant- University of Kentucky (Summer 2009)
Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Nominee (2005)