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Alex Kolinski
3215 NW Johnson Ave. Corvallis, Oregon 97330
Alex.Kolinski.Work@gmail.com (503) 764-5233
Objective
To find a meaningful and fulfilling job where Ican use the skills thatI have obtained in college and from extracurricular
activities to contribute in a team setting, and continue to grow and learn dynamicallyon the job.I would also like to be
involved in the design and supportofa productthat I can believe in and stand behind.
Education
B.S. Chemical Engineering Expected Graduation:June 2016
Oregon State University GPA: 3.73/4.00
Relevant Courses:
● Physical Chemistry ● Process Data Analysis (Statistics)
● Instrumentation in Chemical Engineering ● Biochemistry
● Polymer Science and Synthesis ● Mass Transfer Operations
Skills
● Gas Chromatographyand Universal Gas Analyzer Experience ● Solid works and C++ Programming
● Aspen Hysis Process Modeling Software ● PERL Programing and Data Analysis
● Microsoft Excel data analysis (Including Macros and VBA) ● Languages:Polish,Basic Spanish
Experience
Reliability Engineer at Ballard Fuel Cell (MECOP Intern) Bend, Oregon Jun 2015 – December 2015
 Developed and executed long term tests to characterize reliabilityissues with ElectroGen©
next generation fuel
cell back up telecom generator
 Set up and ran dissolved solids contamination tests to characterize tolerances for fuel contaminants
 Wrote PERL scripts to analyze large amounts of data for Failure Analysis reports
 Prepared and optimized business analysis reportfor the company’s CFO and CEO
Process Engineer at Siltronic (MECOP Intern) St. Johns, Oregon Mar 2014 – Sept 2014
 Worked on the characterization and optimization of multi wire saw slurrycomposition to increase cutting
performance and minimize wafer breakage
 Developed software in collaboration with software developer for operators to help maximize efficiency of slurryuse
in cutting process
 Defined and documented procedures for wafer removal to reduce wafer losses
TA for Material Balances (OSU Campus) Sept 2014 – Dec 2014
 Graded 250+ Material Balance homework assignments weeklyand reported scores
 Provided feedback and comments to students on homework assignments
Chemistry Tutor (OSU Campus) Sept 2009-Jun 2013
 Provided 1-1 tutoring sessions in chemistryto one or two students per week
 Explained concepts such as stoichiometry,kinetics,thermochemistry,nomenclature,and orbital bonding in various
manners to increase understanding
Royal Cuisine (Food Cart, Worked 500+ hours) Jun 2011 – Sept 2013
 Served food to several thousand customers at20+ large events in Oregon and Washington
 Dealtwith difficult customers and issues thatcame up during events such as lack of ice, power,or food
Volunteer Work/Community Service
Polish Festival Coordinator Sept 2000 – Present
 Coordinated the supplies module which is responsible for purchasing and delivering ofall supplies,drinks,and ice
for the festival serving 12,000 people
 In charge of more than $10,000 dollars ofsupplies crucial to run the festival
Treasurer of C.ore Freeride (OSU Ski and Snowboard Club) Feb 2012 – Jun 2015
 Served as treasurer on board of C.ore Freeride ski club.Responsibilities included managing club accounts
($5,000),organizing club trips and movie premiers and managing sponsor relationships
 Number ofclub members increased from 40 to 150 members during myinvolvementwith the club
Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) Jan 2016 – Present
 Helped participants with physical and mental disabilities ofall types learn to enjoy the mountain experience
including teaching ski lessons,bucketassisting,and being a ski buddy.
Activities
 Windsurfing and Kiteboarding  Triathlons
 Tennis  Skiing and Snowboarding