1. MATTHEW (BRETT) ERVIN
8679 Arbutus Drive ♦ Hixson, TN 37343 ♦ 423-443-5687 ♦ brettervin94@gmail.com
ENGINEER
Chemical Engineering | Manufacturing | Process | Quality | Sales
Results-driven, hard-working professional with practical knowledge in chemical engineering supporting manufacturing
processes. Analytical troubleshooter with ability to identify technical problems / safety issues and implement viable
solutions. Successful working independently and as part of teams to engineer / optimize processes and develop data
simulations / financial models to forecast and analyze information in support of production requirements.
MS Office Suite | Visio | ChemCad | LabView | MiniTab | SolidWorks
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA – Chattanooga, TN
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (05/16)
- Relevant Coursework: Heat Transfer Processes, Fractional Distillation, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics,
Chemical Process Operations, Organic Chemistry, Chemical System Design, Simulation, Computational Data
Analysis, Deterministic Optimization, Regression Analysis, Programming
- Senior Design Project: BASF with Neutralizing Latex Wastewater: Designed calcium chloride screen to
neutralize latex wastewater. Developed two separate design plans including capital, manufacturing cost, net
present value, and payback date.
RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE
Possess practical knowledge and understanding in chemical engineering and manufacturing. I am able to:
 Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to ongoing
chemical reactions.
 Successfully identify, troubleshoot, and resolve problems with chemical manufacturing processes.
 Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with
safety and environmental regulations.
 Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
 Determine most effective arrangement of operations such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, and drying.
 Apply engineering science and technology principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and
production of various goods and services.
 Understand the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and related processes that include
uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
 Leverage knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for
maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
WORK HISTORY
Bartender, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chattanooga, TN 2014 – Present
Customer / Sales Associate, Nashville Gun Company, Nashville, TN 2012 – 2014
Laborer, Rusty’s Irrigation, Chattanooga, TN 2011 – 2012
Key Highlights
 Won Camaraderie Award for teamwork and dedication in helping improve bar revenue efficiency by 1.5%.
 Received Connection Award for providing outstanding customer service.
 Tracked and managed bar inventory, order processes, customer relations, and health & safety requirements for a
nationwide sports bar and grille.

2.  Increased sales by 6% by providing sales / product support for a firearms and accessory store generating $2.5
million in annual sales.
 Oversaw between $1,000 to $5,000 in cash on-hand at sales events and tradeshows as well as assisted in tracking /
organizing company finances.