Roman P. Perdziola is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh studying industrial engineering. He has completed three successful co-op rotations at Mine Safety Appliances where he improved productivity through data analysis, conducted time studies to update production processes, and helped launch a new product. His coursework and research have focused on topics like Six Sigma, facilities layout, and productivity analysis. He has volunteered with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and leads the Industrial Engineering Seminar at his university.

1. Roman P. Perdziola
174 Stonewood Drive, Bethel Park, PA 15102
412-605-9786  roman.perdziola@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Expected Graduation Date: December 2015
Swanson School of Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
GPA: 3.69
RELEVANT SKILLS
Microsoft Excel and Access, Minitab, Solidworks, ANSYS, Arena, AutoCAD
PRE-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mine Safety Appliances, Murrysville, PA Fall 2013
First Rotation Co-Op Industrial Engineer: Assembly Factory
 Completed daily data analysis and provided visibility on pad printer achievement rates in the hat factory which
led to a 17% increase in productivity
 Performed time studies on face piece assembly on the UV/UT line in order to update routings
 Created and updated work instructions for multiple lines and departments
Second Rotation Co-Op Industrial Engineer: Hat Factory Summer 2014
 Assembled various training modules / work instructions for the Pad Printing Progression Program to create a
highly trained and flexible team of associates
 Created a “Crash Cart” for the pad printing area containing various tools, supplies, and parts that did not have a
dedicated home in order to reduce search times
 Performed a time study on the ink receiving process and allocated responsibilities to material handlers which
freed up group leaders to focus on production
Third Rotation Co-Op Industrial Engineer: Assembly Factory Spring 2015
 Participated in a week long Value Stream Map training session to learn how to lead a VSM event
 Collaborated with the VSM team of engineers, managers, supervisors, and associates to carry out our own VSM
event for Phenolic shell production
 Designed in-process Kanban shelving units for phenolic shell production
 Co-led the launch of a new product by reviewing drawings, prepping/assisting with practice builds, time studying
the new process, updating work instructions, and ensuring creations of fixtures to assist with assembly
RESEARCH
“The Present and Future Implementation and Benefits of Six Sigma” Spring 2012
 Researched how Six Sigma is implemented and sustained in a modern manufacturing setting
 Presented at the University of Pittsburgh Freshmen Engineering Conference on April 14, 2012
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Productivity Analysis, Facilities Layout and Design, Engineering Management, Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt,
Supply Chain Analysis, Product Realization
ACTIVITIES
Industrial Engineering Seminar Leader Fall 2014
 Contacted speaker and made sure all accommodations were in place
 Drove discussion at lunches about speakers career and engineering related topics
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Pittsburgh, PA, Volunteer September 2015 - Present
Pitt Make a Difference Day, Pittsburgh, PA, Volunteer October 2011