Jake Swalec
Chicago,IL
Summary
Graduate student studying business analytics with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering, with an additional concentration in energy and environment, seeking to gain practical experience by working as an intern. Highly organized, with a strong work ethic, and time management skills. Self-starter with a high level of productivity, and the ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Intern
Engie- North America
09.2024 - Current
- Streamlined renewable energy lease-tracking process for 50 projects across the United States.
- Developed multiple pivot tables and models analyzing historic project data from the last five years, leading to improved decision-making.
- Evaluated potential solar sites using GIS tools to identify suitable parcels for projects up to 5 MW.
Engineering Summer Camp TA
University of Illinois Chicago
06.2024 - Current
- Developed chemical engineering curriculum featuring 30 experiments targeting diverse engineering principles.
- Guided over 400 aspiring engineers in mastering lab procedures and practices.
- Collaborated with PhD students to optimize all 30 experiments for enhanced learning outcomes.
- Administered $1,200 budget for supplies and equipment management.
- Delivered daily presentations and lectures to introduce key concepts and activities.
Sustainability Intern
Fuchs Lubricants
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Collected and analyzed energy consumption data for 6 facilities across North America.
- Led documentation and process improvements for ISO 50001 certification.
- Conducted comprehensive scope 1 & 2 emissions analysis for 6 North America and presented research and recommendations to a global committee.
Education
Master’s - Business Analytics
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2026
Bachelor’s - Chemical Engineering
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL12.2024
Skills
- Leadership
- Data analysis
- Communication
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Management
- MATLAB
- Microsoft Office
- VBA
- Python
- RStudio
- Accountability
- Analytical Chemistry Lab
- Organic Chemistry Lab
- Business analysis
- Data visualization
- Energy efficiency
- GIS analysis
- Presentation skills
Timeline
Business Development Intern
Engie- North America
09.2024 - Current
Engineering Summer Camp TA
University of Illinois Chicago
06.2024 - Current
Sustainability Intern
Fuchs Lubricants
12.2022 - 08.2023
Master’s - Business Analytics
University of Illinois Chicago
Bachelor’s - Chemical Engineering
University of Illinois Chicago