Alexander Charest
Baldwinsville,NY
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Engineer Intern
Cryomech Cryocoolers/Bluefors
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of complex projects.
- Increased production capacity by designing and integrating new automation technologies into existing systems.
- Reduced material waste by designing and implementing streamlined inventory management systems.
- Developed cost-saving initiatives by conducting thorough cost-benefit analyses on new equipment purchases.
- Supported plant safety initiatives through hazard identification, risk assessment, and implementation of mitigation measures.
- Streamlined work instructions for increased operator efficiency and reduced training time requirements.
- Implemented data-driven decision making for continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
- Conducted time studies to identify opportunities for improved resource allocation and labor utilization.
- Participated in facility layout planning to optimize workflow and minimize operational disruptions during expansion projects.
Coach and Office
CNY Family Sports Center
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Coached ages U4-U17
- Referee
- Front office duties included dispute resolution
- Customer service
Laborer
Town of Clay Highway Department
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Paving crew paved streets and filled potholes
- Cleaned and repaired municipal cisterns, sewers, drains crew
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Hofstra University
Long Island, NY12.2024
Physics and Math
Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY12.2021
Skills
- Great Communication Skills
- 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Google docs
- Microsoft suite
- Basic Knowledge of 3D printers
- Operations research
- Manufacturing engineering
- 5S methodology
- Engineering drawings
- Multitasking
- Material Handling
- Workflow Optimization
Projects
Helping Hands Project, Project purpose was to use 3D printers to create prosthetic hands for children in third-world countries. Senior design, Redesigned the storage layout for an engineering firm that made fuselages for airliners. The redesign helped expand the firm's production capabilities.
Timeline
Industrial Engineer Intern
Cryomech Cryocoolers/Bluefors
05.2024 - 08.2024
Coach and Office
CNY Family Sports Center
05.2021 - 08.2023
Laborer
Town of Clay Highway Department
06.2019 - 08.2021
Physics and Math
Hartwick College
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Hofstra University