1. Emily Kershaw
Objective
I am seeking an entry-level position to gain valuable industry experience as a Chemical Engineer, while utilizing my
previous experiences in project management, critical problem solving, as well as my relevant coursework.
Work Experience
Vertellus Specialties  Elma, WA Chemical Engineering Intern  Summer 2015
 Managed 18 separate projects, eight of them major, requiring significant capital expenditure ($5000 to
$50,000) within a 12 week term, utilizing excellent time management skills. Some projects include…
 Maximized heat exchanger efficiency problem of twenty years, within a $30,000 budget, using laboratory
experiments and thermodynamic properties specific to the system, while eliminating a safety hazard by
improving steam transfer back to the boiler house
 Identified and corrected a pumping problem for minimal cost by evaluating existing equipment, and
improving the efficiency using centrifugal pump calculations
 Revised use of open area for empty drum storage by working with the city to obtain a permit, saving the
company $250,000 through a creative and cost effective solution to optimize storage capacity
The DOW Chemical Company  Elma, WA  Chemical Engineering Intern  Summer/Winter 2014
 Researched, specified, prepared and obtained Management of Change approval, and oversaw installation of
three large 15 foot posts and barricade netting for personnel protection, a large self contained storage unit for
hazardous lab samples, a new style (peristaltic) pump for sludge containing material, and fork truck fall
protection on a warehouse loading dock.
 Used heat transfer simulation tool to optimize three parallel heat exchangers, including documenting a
procedure for operator’s future optimization.
 Updated firewater system flow calculations and drawings using flow simulation software and identifying,
obtaining, and teaching myself to use AutoCAD software
 Updated twelve plus P&ID’s for required Process Safety Management deadline
Washington State University  Pullman, WA
 Honors 198 Facilitator  Fall 2015: Working with a partner to plan class and coordinate weekly seminars
for freshman students and assisting students individually with their transition to WSU
 Chemistry Tutor  Fall/Spring 2014: Teaching students concepts in one-on-one or group settings
 Call-A-Coug  Spring 2014: Raising funds for university programs via telecommunication
Education
Washington State University  BS Chemical Engineering
Honors College  Minor: Chemistry
Cumulative GPA: 3.92
May 2018
Awards
 WSU: President’s Honor Roll (Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015), Regents Scholar (2013-
Present), Ellen Hague Abelson Endowment (2013-2015), Honors Scholarship (2013-2015)
 Elma High School: Valedictorian (2013), Washington State Teachers Association Scholar (2013)
Leadership & Community Development Experience
 Sigma Kappa Sorority: Community Service Chairman (2015), Founder- Community Partnership with Bishop
Place Retirement Home (2015), Philanthropy Committee (2014-2015), Walk to End Alzheimer’s (2014, 2015)
 Coug Guys & Gals: Philanthropy Committee (2015)
 Green DOT RSO: WSU Secretary (2013-2014), Tabling for Non-Violence (2013-2014)
 American Institute of Chemical Engineers: Washington State University Student Chapter (2015)
 National FFA Organization: American Degree Recipient (2015), President (2010-2011), Chapter Vice
President (2012-2013), Gold Emblem National Parliamentary Procedure Team (2012), 4th Place National
Agriculture Communications Team (2011), Silver Emblem National Creed Speaker (2010)
 Panhandle 4-H Camp: Teen Summer Camp Counselor (2010-2012)
 Associated Student Body: EHS Make-A-Difference Award (2013), Executive Food Drive Committee (2013)
 Community Youth Assistant- Youth Basketball Coach (2013)
emily.kershaw@.wsu.edu  (360) 470-0336 Pullman, WA
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/emily-kershaw/a4/37b/45a