The document is a resume for David J. Seppo, who is seeking a chemical or project engineering position in the pharmaceutical or petroleum industry. It outlines his education at Kettering University and St. Clair County Community College, as well as relevant work experience including multiple co-op positions at Emergent BioSolutions and research projects at Kettering University. It also lists his skills, activities, and achievements.

1. David J. Seppo
1145 Ramsgate rd. Apt #1, Flint Township, MI 48532
Phone: (810) 434-7593.
Email: sepp2272@kettering.edu
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time chemical/project engineering position with special interest in the pharmaceutical or petroleum
industry.
EDUCATION
2012-Present Kettering University - Flint, MI
 B.S. Chemical Engineering, September 2015
 Minor: Chemistry
 Cumulative GPA: 3.38
2010-2011 St. Clair County Community College - Port Huron, MI
 Engineering Transfer Program
 Three semesters President’s Honor List
 Cumulative GPA: 3.75
2006-2010 Port Huron High School - Port Huron, MI
 GPA: 3.83
 Class Rank: 21 of 392
HIGHLIGHTS
 Co-op: 21 months on the job experience at a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing site.
 Led campus wide Energy Audit to reduce annual $3.5M cost of campus utilities. Drafted all project
documentation, identified potential contractors and facilitated pre-bid meeting with site-tour. Compiled
utility usage data and developed baseline consumptions. Coordinated both contractor and internal resources
for three day site assessment.
 Managed $70K project, start to finish, for replacement of a 1700 gallon condensate receiver tank with
minimal assistance from professional Project Engineer. Smoothly executed 72 hour around the clock
construction/installation to minimize loss of condensate diverted to drain. Also, prepared and conducted
commissioning of tank for IQ/OQ.
 Participated in $143K AVA Fermentor Head Plate Replacement Project. Supported preparation and
execution of commissioning document for four (4) 10L and four (4) 100L fermentor head plates.
 Contributed in $69K Lighting Replacement Project. Drafted the project Scope of Work and Request for
Proposal and reviewed consultant bids. Solidified CapEx approval with return on investment calculations.
 Drafted and executed commissioning of $148K project which included installation of rooftop Air Handling
Unit, replacement of seven interior unit heaters, and addition of exterior double doors.
 Planned and organized three team building events for the Engineering, Facilities Services and EHS
departments (90 people).
WORK EXPERIENCE
2012-Present
6 months per year
Emergent BioSolutions – Lansing, MI
Engineer, Co-op
 Work in team oriented cross-functional project teams
 Ensure conformance to cGMP guidelines
 Prepare project proposals containing scope, budget, and schedule
 Facilitate project kick-off meetings and project site tours
 Review vendor bid proposals and recommend contract recipient
 Execute P&ID redlines and field verify P&ID as-built drawings
 Execute commissioning and qualification testing of new equipment
 Complete CAD work requests and incorporate redlines into existing drawings
2012-Present Kettering University Recreation Center – Flint, MI
Intramural Sports Official - Softball, Flag Football, Dodgeball (2014-Present)
Recreation Assistant (2012-Present)
 Provide a clean, safe, and well organized recreational building
 Receive and greet guests politely, to leave positive impression of both the staff and facility
 Display ability to independently resolve potential issues or member complaints

2.  Officiate intramural sports to facilitate a safe and competitive environment
2013, 2014 Kettering University Research Department – Flint, MI
Atmospheric Plasma Coating (Jul-Sept 2014)
Reaction Supercritical Fluids (Jan-Mar 2013)
 Modified natural fiber surface properties by utilizing atmospheric plasma coating
 Experimented methods of increasing fiber hydrophilicity for increased matrix bonding
within composites
 Performed wettability and FTIR analysis of fibers
 Worked with small bioreactors to produce biofuels from soy bean oil
 Disassembled, cleaned, reassembled, and pressurized reactors
Jun-Dec 2011 Lee Roy Ayers, INC. – Clinton Township, MI
Truck Escort
 Assisted in the tear down, transport, and set up of modular homes
 Communicated clear and effectively with driver via two-way radio and directed traffic to
safely escort wide load trucks and trailers on both the highway and in residential areas
2006-2009 Green Gables Antiques – Port Huron, MI
Builder/Carpenter Apprentice
 Antique restoration and transportation, wood work, painting, remodeling, lawn care and
snow removal
 Follow instruction while working both independently and with others
 15-25 hours a week while in high school
SKILLS
 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and AutoCAD
 Proficient in Aspen Plus and Polymath software with some experience using Matlab
 Ability to independently resolve issues
 Effective communicator, well organized, and highly motivated
 Excel in a team based work environment
 Knowledge of cGMP guidelines
 Experience with Lean, 5S, and Kaizen training
 Certified in First Response (First Aid/Splinting/CPR/AED)
 Laboratory experience includes: lab safety, utilizing a variety of laboratory instruments and analysis
equipment, Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer lab, Separations lab utilizing adsorption, absorption, and
distillation columns, collecting and analyzing data and presenting findings
ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
 Enjoy golfing, baseball, camping, canoeing, and traveling
 Dean’s list, two time recipient – Summer and Winter 2014 (Kettering University)
 Herman J Wolfe Upperclassman Scholarship ($1800) – Summer 2014
 Co-op Reflections Student Facilitator – Winter 2014 (Kettering University)
 Kettering Recreation Center employee of the month (March, 2013)
 Just In Time (JIT) award for completion of $10.6M Biocontainment Facility - 2012 (Emergent BioSolutions)
 Kettering intramural sports and company co-ed softball team (2012-Present)
 Phi Theta Kappa member with $15,000 annual scholarship
 President’s Honor List and National Honor Society (St. Clair County Community College)
 Participated in 8 seasons of USSSA travel baseball (2002-2010)
 Maintained academic excellence while excelling in 3 season’s high school varsity baseball: SE Michigan
All-Star selection, All League Honorable Mention, Academic All District Team, Macomb Area Conference
All Academic, Big Red of the Year (2007-2010)
 Mission trip to Dominican Republic; Provided health care, food and other goods to impoverished villages
(23June - 1July, 2008)
 Completed 12 college credits as a high school senior through Dual Enrollment (2009-2010)
 High school volunteer mathematics tutor (2008-2010)
References available upon request