Dedicated professional with experience in project scheduling, cost estimating, and project administration. Seeking a part-time position to contribute accurate estimates, detailed project schedules, and strong administration support to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
My Family
09.2012 - Current
Strong skills in time management, budgeting, and problem-solving were used throughout the daily coordination of a busy household.
Led family schedules, managed household finances and home remodel projects, and proactively overseen unexpected challenges with composure and creativity.
Managed my parents' trust with dignity and fairness.
Organized school activities, launched a STEM program for local kids, and applied for STEM educational grants.
Process Engineer
ANVIL CORPORATION
10.2007 - 09.2012
Designed and optimized operations within the oil and gas industry.
Developed engineering estimates and facilitated cross-functional collaboration to ensure process engineering was on time and within budget.
Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and implement innovative solutions that enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Led process design on ConocoPhillips new heavy crude tank project.
Optimized and designed a new steam system upgrade at ConocoPhillips.
Generated process engineering project bid proposals.
Assisted the project manager with managing engineering hours on the Butane Unloading Facility project which resulted in finding and resolving a significant discrepancy in engineering hours.
Developed FEL project estimates for several projects using Anvil's in-house tools and ASPEN+.
Large Capital Project Manager
DOW CHEMICAL
07.2007 - 09.2007
Initiated the transition into new role by learning business/management software and began collaborating directly with business partners.
Improvement Engineer EDC/Vinyl and Thermoplastics
DOW CHEMICAL
05.2002 - 07.2007
Troubleshooted, coordinated, designed, managed, and implemented projects for the operating facilities.
Microsoft projects, Primavera, Excel, and Aspen+ were programs used to develop and track project cost estimates and schedules.
Additionally, Dow's internal work order and supply chain systems were used to effectively track smaller budgeted projects.
Designed the Formalin Tank Project which became Dow Best Practices and was installed under budget.
Designed and implemented the solution to eliminate plugging issues in the finishing distillation tower, enabling a 25% increase in plant production capacity.
Managed $50K -$20 million USD TIC projects.
EDC/Vinyl Operations Engineer
DOW CHEMICAL
12.1999 - 05.2002
Oversaw daily operations which included troubleshooting plant operations to ensure efficient, uninterrupted production.
Skilled in managing supply chain logistics and coordinating maintenance to optimize plant performance.
Worked to enhance systems functionality through control programming upgrades, supporting installation and operation of capital projects, and driving process improvement focused on safety and operational efficiency.
Worked turnarounds as operation and technical support, which required coordination and utilization of the large capital project controls teams programs.
Process Engineer
DOW CHEMICAL
08.1997 - 12.1999
This was the same position as at Anvil but instead of supporting oil and gas I supported a variety of chemical plants at the Freeport, TX site.
Was a member of the Tower Team which supported distillation towers throughout Dow.
Lead pump designer on the EBSM Project, which required developing several Excel spreadsheets to track and manage the different phases of the design process.
Education
B.S. - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
New Mexico State University
01.1997
Skills
Troubleshooting
Effective Written and Verbal Communications
Ability to Leverage AI
Teamwork and Collaboration
Leadership
Budgeting and Planning
Excel
Time Management
Problem Solving
Supporting Diverse Groups
Accomplishments
After School STEM, Indian Ridge Elementary School, 2024