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ANGELICA LOPEZ

South Elgin,IL

Summary

Disciplined and detail-oriented professional transitioning from engineering to law enforcement, with a strong foundation in safety, compliance, and critical thinking. Holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with a Biomedical Engineering minor, and brings experience leading cross-functional teams, analyzing data, and navigating regulated environments. Known for integrity, calm under pressure, and a commitment to serving and protecting the community. Eager to apply technical expertise and collaborative skills in a public safety role at the Schaumburg Police Department.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

PROJECT ENGINEER

UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO.
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Managed parts procurement, purchase orders (POs), contracts, and accrual tracking to ensure project timelines and budget compliance.
  • Developed corporate authority proposals detailing capital project needs, cost justification, and quality impact.
  • Analyzed project performance metrics, identifying areas for process improvements and cost reduction.
  • Conducted plant safety audits and enforced safety protocols in line with OSHA and internal compliance standards.
  • Trained incoming engineers on plant safety procedures, operational practices, and quality expectations.
  • Provided technical direction to contractors and vendors, ensuring alignment with project specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.
  • Led and supported cross-departmental engineering projects.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Executed controlled laboratory studies to evaluate cell migration responses, emphasizing consistency, reproducibility, and process documentation.
  • Monitored and optimized critical parameters (e.g., surface properties, chemical gradients) to improve chemical reliability – applying root cause analysis to troubleshoot variability.
  • Applied chemical engineering principles to interpret results, identify trends, and implement iterative changes aligned with quality improvement practices.
  • Maintained detailed lab records and communicated findings to cross-functional academic teams.

RESEARCH INTERN

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2018 - 12.2020
  • Performed full scale testing on the manipulation of the assembly process of polystyrene colloids to be used in applications such as photonics, optics, and physics.
  • Combined physical templating and capillary forces to assemble spherical colloids into uniform aggregates with controlled shapes and sizes.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects and enhance data accuracy.
  • Designed experiments, ensuring adherence to research protocols and methodologies.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing findings, contributing to presentations for academic conferences.
  • Collaborated with faculty and fellow interns to streamline project workflows and improve efficiency.

Education

B.S. - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Ames, IA
12-2021

Minor - BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Ames, IA
12-2021

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Organization
  • Communication
  • Project Management
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Analytical thinking
  • Working with diverse teams

LANGUAGES

ENGLISH
SPANISH

Timeline

PROJECT ENGINEER

UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO.
04.2022 - 09.2023

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
03.2020 - 05.2021

RESEARCH INTERN

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2018 - 12.2020

B.S. - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Minor - BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

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