William Barrett Sydnor is seeking a full-time position as a process engineer. He has a B.S. in Paper Science & Engineering and Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University with a 3.25 GPA. His relevant experience includes co-ops at Kimberly Clark where he worked on an air-laid paper machine and in converting operations, leading projects to improve production rates and reduce costs. He is proficient with statistical analysis and process control software.
1. William Barrett Sydnor
wbsydnor@ncsu.edu
Local Address Permanent Address
2512 Laurel Falls Ln 5511 Clydebank Rd
Raleigh, NC, 27607 Greensboro, NC, 27455
(336) 420-5477
Objective
A full-time position as a process engineer, in order to usetheskills I have learned in previous experiences
to help a company and to further my education.
Education
North Carolina StateUniversity, Raleigh, NC
B. S. Paper Science & Engineering, May 2016
B. S. Chemical Engineering, May 2016
GPA 3.25
Experience
Kimberly Clark, Beech Island, SC Summer 2015
Co-op
Worked in the FCC department whereI learned about theoperations of an air-laid paper machine.
Supported Adult Feminine Care MSR & RSR trials, whereI preformed SMEDevaluations of theoverall
process to help develop action items that would allow for an increased production rate.
Lead engineer on a project to removea dryer fabric from the air-laid machine. Completed SMOC &
EMOC before thetrial and then completed thread-up procedures and a report for thecrews after a
successful trial.
Kimberly Clark, Beech Island, SC
Co-op Summer/Fall 2013
Worked in the UCTADconverting department whereI learned about rewinder, bundler, and case
packer operations.
Ran tests to reduce roll width cut variability out of thelog-saw. Used a statisticspackageto analyzethe
data and makeimprovements to thesystem.
Optimized thecoredatecode and print frequency, which led to a reduction in ink usageand cost
savings.
Supported staff trials.
Used PI and Plant apps as a tool to pull data for further analysis.
Activities & Awards
TAPPI Member 2011-2015
AICHE Member 2012-2015
Pulp and Paper Merit Scholarship 2011-2015