Brent Williams has a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Florida State University where he maintained Dean's List status. He has experience using software such as Matlab, Microsoft Excel, and Aspen to model and analyze chemical processes and data. As an undergraduate, Mr. Williams designed experiments in unit operations and reaction engineering labs. He also led projects to design a methane reforming reactor and optimize a methanol synthesis plant. In addition, Mr. Williams held leadership roles with several sustainability organizations where he managed finances, coordinated volunteers, and organized community gardening projects. He has certifications in wildland firefighting and incident command systems.

1. Brent Williams
2740 W Tharpe St. Tallahassee, FL 32303
(904)-238-8678
Baw11d@my.fsu.edu
Education
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Science Chemical Engineering May 2015
Dean’s List Summer 2011, Spring 2012
Skills
Matlab- Experienced in creating and using functions to solve mathematical problems.
Microsoft Office Excel- Proficient in graphing, displaying, and analyzing data, including least squares analysis.
Laboratory- Capable of designing experiments, writing procedures and safety protocol, and analyzing data to
determine performance of laboratory equipment.
Aspen- Proficient in modeling and optimizing chemical processes, including heat exchanger networks,
separations processes, and reactions.
Projects
Unit Operations Laboratory, Project Member, Tallahassee, FL August - December 2014
- Operated and designed experiments using gas chromatography, distillation columns, extraction
columns, absorbers, and reactors to determine factors affecting performance of the equipment.
- Analyzed performance of both a Reactor and absorption column, utilizing statistical analysis, and
performed a novel experiment by operating the absorption column as a stripper.
Senior Design, Project Member, Tallahassee, FL January - May 2015
- Designed a methane reforming reactor in Aspen as part of a methanol synthesis plant.
- Implemented heat exchanger networks in Aspen to improve the plants efficiency.
Leadership and Management
Tallahassee Sustainability Group, Treasurer, Tallahassee, FL October 2012 - May 2014
- Opened Bank Account as a Social Club recognized by the IRS.
- Managed purchases and reimbursements for projects building and maintaining garden beds in
community gardens.
Seminole Organic Garden at Florida State University Garden Manager, Tallahassee, FL July 2013 - May 2015
- Organized construction of garden beds and storage shed.
- Coordinated and manage workgroups, teaching students how to grow food organically.
- Complied with FSU regulations and report on progress of goals to Project Manager.
Magnolia Chapter of Florida Native Plant Society Board Member, Tallahassee, FL July 2014 - May 2015
- Organized volunteer workdays at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, removing invasive plants
- Worked to improve the connection between Florida State University and the organization.
Certification
Basic Wilfdland Firefighter Training S-130, S-190, L180, Appalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve, Bristol
Incident Command/Management Systems IS-100, IS-700, FEMA