Dominic (Dom) Briske
Stevens Point
Summary
Resilient Chemical Engineering student with a proven track record of balancing rigorous academic study with consistent employment. Maintains a >3.1 GPA while managing 35+ hours per week of concurrent night-shift operations, demonstrating exceptional time management, operational reliability, and the ability to perform under high-pressure conditions. A lifelong musician, offering a unique blend of technical analytical skills and the disciplined, collaborative mindset required for complex process engineering.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Produce Clerk - 3rd Shift
Kroger Co, Inc
Stevens Point, WI
07.2021 - Current
- Streamlined restocking process by organizing backroom storage for quick access during peak hours.
- Demonstrated flexibility in scheduling availability to cover shifts when needed, ensuring adequate coverage at all times in the department.
- Maintained proper inventory levels by accurately counting stock during weekly audits.
- Used PITs and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
R&D Engineer Co-op
Encapsys Microencapsulation
Appleton, WI
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Reproduced the synthesis of a novel fluorescent surfactant indicator for use in QA tests on capital intensive perfume raw materials.
- Presented findings from research projects at internal company conferences, establishing a strong emphasis on QA.
- Authored and verified testing procedures and processes.
- Verified new raw material CoAs through rigorous testing programs.
- Documented test results for use in sales, manufacturing, and supplier consultations.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Reviewed and updated safety documentation, ensuring accuracy and practicality.
- Analyzed data sets to ensure compliance with internal production standards.
Grocery Clerk
Kroger Co, Inc
Neenah, WI
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Trained new clerks on company policies, customer service standards, and operational procedures.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction.
- Flexibly filled-in for sick associates in understaffed areas during crunch-time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI05-2026
Skills
- Evergreen Attitude
- Detail Oriented
- Strong Team Contributor
- Creative Problem Solver
- Microsoft Office and Google Business Suites
- ChemCAD (8 and NXT) Software
- MestreNova NMR Software Suite
Accomplishments
- Led three cross-functional projects involving safety culture, custom chemical design, and supplier verification in a 6 month co-op period.
- Married July, 2025.
Affiliations
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers (Member 2023-Current)
Certification
- PIT Certified (2021-Current)
SAChE Certifications:
- ELA952: Identifying and Minimizing Process Safety Hazards (2023)
- ELA962: Chemical Reactivity Hazards (2024)
- ELA980: Risk Review Using Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA; 2025)
- ELA965: Source Models (2025)
- ELA967: Atmospheric Dispersion (2025)
- ELA964: Explosion Hazards (2025)
Languages
French
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Rail Travel
- Aviation
- Aeronautics
- Baking
- Quantum Chemistry
- Nuclear Chemistry
- Crystallography
Timeline
R&D Engineer Co-op
Encapsys Microencapsulation
05.2024 - 12.2024
Produce Clerk - 3rd Shift
Kroger Co, Inc
07.2021 - Current
Grocery Clerk
Kroger Co, Inc
09.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point