Benjamin Wilbanks
748 Adabelle Road, Register,GA
Summary
USC Rocket Propulsion Laboratory, member, Los Angeles, CA (Aug. 2023-Present)
- Prepared hardware, collaborated to demold, sifted oxidizers to be used in propellant mix
- Mixed propellant in liquid form, added curatives to mixtures, monitored machinery functions, degassed propellant mixtures, hand-worked propellant to be placed in propellant molds
- Attended safety meetings for chemical handling, RPL lab safety, proper cleanup after casting sessions
- Collaborated with members to perform various casting tasks and lab work
Queers in Engineering, Science, and Technology, member, Los Angeles, CA (Jan. 2023-Present)
- Attended various meetings, engaged in sharing of resources with members
- Collaborated with members to foster a supporting environment for LGBTQ students in the STEM fields
PCA Beta Club, Community Service Officer, Bellville, GA (May 2021-May 2022)
- Selected as Community Service Officer from a large group of contenders and planned community service projects for hundreds of general body members to engage in
- Coordinated and led events for the general body including visits and donations to local food drives, visits to local nursing homes with donations, working at local soup kitchens
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Quinlan Enterprise Steel Erection
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Handled payroll among other financial aspects of the office.
- Printed and filed blueprints for possible future work pertaining to structural steel.
- Developed documents and spreadsheets as needed in th office.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Processed invoices and expenses using QuickBooks to facilitate on-time payment.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
Hourly Laborer
Wilbanks Apiaries
03.2011 - 09.2020
- Inspected product's quality and adherence to customer specification and machines to maintain efficiency.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Built containers and pack parts in accordance with detailed packing specifications.
- Recognized and reported defective or unclean material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
- Filled thousands of honey bottles during time at Wilbanks Apiaries
Manufacturing Assembler
Southern Twins Enterprises, LLC
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Installed protective devices such as bracing, padding, or strapping to prevent shifting or damage during shipping.
- Closely inspected parts for cleanliness and freedom from contaminants.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2026
Pinewood Christian Academy
Bellville, Ga05.2022
Skills/Interests
Skills:
- MATLAB
- Quickbooks, Word, Excel, etc.
- Equipment operation
- Assembly and production
Interests:
Playing Piano, Crocheting, Cooking/Baking, Gardening
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Quinlan Enterprise Steel Erection
01.2021 - 09.2021
Manufacturing Assembler
Southern Twins Enterprises, LLC
06.2019 - 04.2020
Hourly Laborer
Wilbanks Apiaries
03.2011 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Southern California
Pinewood Christian Academy
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