1. Joseph Stokes
(315) 491-7732
Stokesjm@clarkson.edu
Home Address: School Address:
5710 Stevens Dr. 10 Clarkson Ave- Box 6546
Cicero, New York 13039 Potsdam, New York 13699
OBJECTIVE
To obtain employment and/or an internship in the field of chemical engineering that will utilize my knowledge of the engineering
process, along with my expertise in various fields of science and mathematics.
EDUCATION
Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, December of 2017
Cumulative GPA: 3.43
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Manufacturing Transformation Team (Bimbo Bakeries USA) Summer 2016-Fall 2016
 Led a change in manufacturing practices and beliefs throughout a factory that produces specialty products for over half of the
United States
 Enhanced the manufacturing process to achieve an annualized estimated savings of $1.1MM
 Reduced waste from 8.2% to 4.1% and increased efficiency from 58% to 65% through working on damaged products, scrap
rework, changeover time, and operational loss time
Heat Exchanger Design Project (Clarkson University) Spring 2016
 Professionally designed multiple heat exchangers according to the TEMA specifications and government regulations
 Researched, applied, and analyzed multiple thermodynamic models in order to determine the physical properties needed to
design the heat exchangers
 Formatted a professional, engineering style, report to explain the process and recommended design, along with alternative
designs
Organic Chemistry Lab (Clarkson University) Fall 2015
 Successfully completed multiple organic chemical reactions with high percent yields
 Presented results and suggested potential experiments for further investigation
Production of Acetic Anhydride Project (Clarkson University) Fall 2014
 Followed engineering process to design a safe and efficient coal burning plant to produce Acidic Anhydride
 Applied mathematics and computer software, MATLAB, to perform analysis of product flows throughout the plant
 Successfully determined amount of desired product along with waste and intermediate products
Performance Engineering Team (CNS High School) Fall 2011-Spring 2013
 Lead a group of high school students to complete a self-funded, student driven project to create a concept vehicle, with many
rules and regulations, to be competed against colleges and some other high schools throughout North and South America.
 Designed, built, tested, and raced hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the international extreme mileage competition, the Shell
Eco-Marathon
 Won 1st
place in hydrogen division 2 years consecutively and one 2rd
place victory
 Received a technical innovation award for design of a removable drive system that could be transferred to different vehicles
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Management/Associate Training (Bimbo Bakeries USA) Summer 2016-Fall 2016
 Trained management and associates of a factory to improve in efficiency, production, and management skills through 8
separate sessions
 Taught the necessary skills to be the most successful to all plant employees, including management
 Hosted team meetings between associates, management, and maintenance to agree on how to optimize the manufacturing
process and help improve moral throughout the plant
Student Proctor, Office of Accommodative Services (Clarkson University) Fall 2015-present
 Provided supervision and support for students who require special accommodations during testing
 Responsible for handling confidential information regarding exams and students
Silver Wings Organization (Clarkson University) Fall 2013-present
 Supported the United States Armed Forces by fundraising and gaining awareness of programs that benefit veterans and
current members of the military in a variety of public events
 Provided workshops to help others develop communication skills along with resume critiques
SKILLS
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Mathworks MATLAB, Autodesk Inventor, ChemSep, AutoCAD