1. James J. Alaniz
james.alaniz@utexas.edu
1501 Harold St.
Houston, TX 77006 ,
713-248-7370
Objective To obtain a full-time position as an engineer
Education Bachelor's, Chemical Engineering, December 2015
The University of Texas
Overall GPA: 2.8/4.00
Experience
Aug 2014 - Present Blind Pig Pub
Barback/Head of Security
Learned to work in a fast pace and volatile environment
Improved time management skills, leadership skills and accountability
Spring 2015 Senior Lab Project
Researched the liquid-mass transfer coefficient of an absorption column
Larger impact on chemical plant waste streams
Learned how to manage a budget and organize a large project
Summer 2015 La Grange Houston
Bartender and Foodrunner
Learned to work in a fast paced environment
Learned how to work well and efficiently with others
Fall 2012 Research Assistant, Dr. James Tunnell
Worked on program that aimed to model diffusion of nanoparticles
Larger impact on enhanced bioimaging techniques.
Summer 2012 Research Assistant, Winrich Freiwald
Research assistant at Rockefeller University
Created functioning “Skype” program using only MATLAB
Learned valuable coding and problem solving skills
Leadership Experience
Fall 2013 - Dec 2015 Delta Sigma Phi Executive Board,
Served as Vice President and Secretary to chapter of over 50 people
Organized new philanthropy projects such as Delta Sig Dogs
Set higher philanthropy and academic standards within the chapter
Spring 2014/2015 Delta Sig Dogs,
Annual philanthropy event held benefiting the Austin Animal Shelter
Raised over $500
Skills Fluent in both English and Spanish
Proficient at Microsoft Word and Excel, ASPEN, as well as MATLAB
Accomplishments American Institute of Chemical Engineers Member, 2011-Present