ALYSSA J. SCHABEL
100 Woodward Ave Apt 6 • Buffalo, NY 14214 • (440) 708-8523 • schabeaj@gmail.com
Career Objective: To contribute to the success ofthe company through my energy, personaland professional skills and passion for
water quality and waste utilization. I hope to expand my technical knowledge, global perspective and engineering experience through
the use of hands-on projects and challenging tasks with an innovative and world-changing company.
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
CHA Consulting, Water/Wastewater Engineer July 2015-Current
During my time with CHA I have come to learn the ins and outs of the engineering consultant project design process from the b idding
phase to completed construction.
● I have worked alongside my colleagues to complete and strongly design projects including
o Water main design & rehabilitation
o Force main design
o Groundwater treatment design
o Water storage tank design & rehabilitation
o Water main installation inspection
● Skills that I have enhanced through working on these projects include
o Report writing
o Specification writing
o AutoCAD proficiency
o Client management and face time
o Teamwork
o Time managment
● Software utilized includes
o AutoCAD
o Civil3D
o Microsoft Excel
RES Polyflow, Process Engineering Intern May-August 2013&2014
● Assisted in the design and start up of a revolutionary technology for the conversion of mixed and dirtied polymer waste into
transportation fuels.
● Secured and processed polymer waste, developed operation procedures,and scaled up polymer processing components as
well as data collection.
● Designed and implemented hazardous wastewater treatment systemwith partner company
● Other activities and skills used included
o AutoCAD drawings
o Excel spreadsheets
o Design and use of measurement devices for assessing thermal stress and strain
o Process analysis and systemdocumentation
o Led process operations during investor process runs/presentations
Aquaphytex (now Agua, Inc.), Biological Intern: Ghana Project April 2013
Agua, Inc. is a start-up focusing on the cheap and efficient filtration of water through biological process with plants.Implementing
them in developing areas around the world, they traveled with the Semester at Sea institute to broaden their spectrum. As a b iological
intern I
● Visited a lake community in Ghana to learn their water practices.
● Lead group of science students on the biology team
● Sampled local drinking water to determine that the Aquaphytexwater purification technology was applicable.
● Created blueprints and agreements
Technical Skills
● Computer Experience: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MATLab, ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
● Experience with various steel cutting machinery, TIG welding, backhoe and forklift operation, basic mechanical tools and use
● Strong speaking and reading skills in French
EDUCATION
Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York Class of May 2015
Bachelorof Science,Environmental Engineering
University of Virginia: Semester at Sea Jan-May 2013
Spring 2013 Voyage: Circumnavigated the globe both learning and applying engineering skills in 13 different countries while
taking courses aboard the MV Explorer
INVOLVEMENT
Clarkson University
Groundwater Well Research (Environmental Department) 2014
Clarkson Rowing Club: Team Captain (Spring 2014-Spring 2015) 2011-2015
3-year Varsity Rower
Synergy Club: Leader of the Food Digester Project on campus 2013-2015
Community
MetoWe Kenya trip volunteer 2009
West Side Rowing Club Coach 2015-Present
Kenston Camp Counselor 2011-2013
Hobbies
Hiking, Running, Rowing, Piano, World Travel

AlyssaSchabelResume2016

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    ALYSSA J. SCHABEL 100Woodward Ave Apt 6 • Buffalo, NY 14214 • (440) 708-8523 • schabeaj@gmail.com Career Objective: To contribute to the success ofthe company through my energy, personaland professional skills and passion for water quality and waste utilization. I hope to expand my technical knowledge, global perspective and engineering experience through the use of hands-on projects and challenging tasks with an innovative and world-changing company. ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE CHA Consulting, Water/Wastewater Engineer July 2015-Current During my time with CHA I have come to learn the ins and outs of the engineering consultant project design process from the b idding phase to completed construction. ● I have worked alongside my colleagues to complete and strongly design projects including o Water main design & rehabilitation o Force main design o Groundwater treatment design o Water storage tank design & rehabilitation o Water main installation inspection ● Skills that I have enhanced through working on these projects include o Report writing o Specification writing o AutoCAD proficiency o Client management and face time o Teamwork o Time managment ● Software utilized includes o AutoCAD o Civil3D o Microsoft Excel RES Polyflow, Process Engineering Intern May-August 2013&2014 ● Assisted in the design and start up of a revolutionary technology for the conversion of mixed and dirtied polymer waste into transportation fuels. ● Secured and processed polymer waste, developed operation procedures,and scaled up polymer processing components as well as data collection. ● Designed and implemented hazardous wastewater treatment systemwith partner company ● Other activities and skills used included o AutoCAD drawings o Excel spreadsheets o Design and use of measurement devices for assessing thermal stress and strain o Process analysis and systemdocumentation o Led process operations during investor process runs/presentations Aquaphytex (now Agua, Inc.), Biological Intern: Ghana Project April 2013 Agua, Inc. is a start-up focusing on the cheap and efficient filtration of water through biological process with plants.Implementing them in developing areas around the world, they traveled with the Semester at Sea institute to broaden their spectrum. As a b iological intern I ● Visited a lake community in Ghana to learn their water practices. ● Lead group of science students on the biology team ● Sampled local drinking water to determine that the Aquaphytexwater purification technology was applicable. ● Created blueprints and agreements Technical Skills ● Computer Experience: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MATLab, ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint ● Experience with various steel cutting machinery, TIG welding, backhoe and forklift operation, basic mechanical tools and use ● Strong speaking and reading skills in French
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    EDUCATION Clarkson University, Potsdam,New York Class of May 2015 Bachelorof Science,Environmental Engineering University of Virginia: Semester at Sea Jan-May 2013 Spring 2013 Voyage: Circumnavigated the globe both learning and applying engineering skills in 13 different countries while taking courses aboard the MV Explorer INVOLVEMENT Clarkson University Groundwater Well Research (Environmental Department) 2014 Clarkson Rowing Club: Team Captain (Spring 2014-Spring 2015) 2011-2015 3-year Varsity Rower Synergy Club: Leader of the Food Digester Project on campus 2013-2015 Community MetoWe Kenya trip volunteer 2009 West Side Rowing Club Coach 2015-Present Kenston Camp Counselor 2011-2013 Hobbies Hiking, Running, Rowing, Piano, World Travel