1. Hispalis Blanco
8760 Parkcliff St. blancoh@clarkson.edu Clarkson University
Downey, CA 90242 mobile: 480.529.0842 Potsdam, NY
Objective:
To achieve a full time position that will allow me to become more familiar with current and emerging Civil and
Environmental Engineering processes.
Education:
Clarkson University, Potsdam NY [May 2015]
Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Internship Experience:
Prieto Engineering, Los Angeles California [Summer 2014]
 Calculated and prepared estimations along with pricing of projects used for bidding.
 Perfumed project management and communication with the clients and other participating figures.
 On site supervisor and reporter of multiple ongoing construction projects.
 Responsible for emergency on site calls due to project complications.
Design Experience:
Town of Salina Landfill Remediation Project - Salina, New York [Spring 2015]
 Provided geologic analyses of the site to determine trench installation and facility sizing.
 Determined leachate flows and collection points along the force main.
 Assisted in the design of collection, pumping, and treatment of the leachate flow.
 Provided the customer with thorough memorandums throughout the project.
 Elaborated a pricing on the construction of the proposed remediation solution project.
Seaholm Power Plant Reconstruction Project -Austin, Texas [Spring 2014]
 Designed the rainfall harvesting system on both the new office building and old power plant.
 Incorporated a grey water treatment and reuse system from the new office building and hotel.
 Modeled a subsurface flow constructed wetlands that contain wetland plants to treat the grey water.
 The historical rainfall data of city of Austin, the estimated water demand of office and hotel, the estimated
waste water flows and characteristics, treatment goals of wetland.
Solid waste management and Land fill Design, Clarkson University [Fall 2013]
 Provide the client with options and alternatives to their ideal site location.
 Design a system for solid waste identification, collection, transport, processing and disposal.
 Present the client with a well detailed description of what the company will due to carry out the
construction project while assuring that all conditions are to legal requirements.
 Practice resulting from the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and applicable state law.
Design and Analysis of Spa Retreat in Chinatown, East Los Angeles College [Spring 2013]
 Revised and modified initial architectural blueprint design made for a multi-level building.
 Improved staircase model to exceed original customer criteria.
 Conducted lab analysis for selection of materials.
 Utilized MatLab to optimize price without sacrificing performance and building integrity.
 Used AutoCad to display 3D model of design.
 Mediated confrontation among group members using negotiation leadership, and communication skills.
Research Experience:
Leaky landfill - Lawyerfor an exposed site worker, Snow City New York [Spring 2014]
 Address concerns regarding potential health impacts caused by the facility and any derivatives.
 Provide a site conceptual model incorporated with exposure pathways and determine primary concerns.
 Develop a sampling strategy, short term actions to reduce risk, and state impacts of recreational.
 Evaluate hazards associated with the site and complete a risk analysis for the sight workers.
 Provide a report with full report clearly stating any assumptions, calculations, and conclusions
 Place demands and requests for compensation of past risk and health complications to present workers.
Chemical fate and transport of Celecoxib in the environment, Clarkson University [Spring 2014]
 Fugacity models were developed to demonstrate the chemicals persistence in the environment.
 Chemical properties were estimated using the U.S EPA exposure assessment tools.

2.  The report was presented in Technical Memo format displaying usage,history, properties, and findings.
 Conducted calculations for potential spills and chemical concentrations within different phases.
 Determined the chemical to pose a high threat due to its accumulation in water and soil.
Laboratory Experience:
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics laboratory, Clarkson University [Spring 2012]
 Familiarized with soil properties while understand the practical significance of soil behavior.
 Required to conduct experiments, analyze and interpret measured data professionally.
 Used techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
 Prepared well detailed lab reports explaining procedures, methods and findings.
Technical & Communication Skills:
Matlab, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Geographic Information Systems, Monte Carlo: Oracle Crystal Ball
Release 11.1.2.3.0.400 for Microsoft Office,and Geographic Information System.
Complete fluency in English and Spanish with extensive technical writing skills.
Undergrad Professional Activities:
SCORE Program, Clarkson University [September 2013 – Present]
Team of student research investigators auditing non University owned housing in order to improve efficiency.
Society of Hispanic Engineering Professionals (SHPE),Clarkson University [Fall 2010 – Present]
Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE),Clarkson University [Fall 2010 – Present]
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