LAUREN MERRIFIELD
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Upcoming graduate from the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Dynamic Chemical Engineering professional with hands-on experience at Burns & McDonnell and Audubon Engineering, excelling in process optimization and technical support. Proficient in Aspen HYSYS and adept at developing innovative solutions. Strong communicator and collaborative team player, dedicated to enhancing project outcomes and fostering knowledge transfer among peers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Operations 2 Peer Tutor
University of Florida
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Assist students enrolled in Unit Operations 2
- Ensure that safety procedures are upheld
- Answer any questions regarding processes
Chemical Engineering Intern
Burns & McDonnell
Kansas City, MO
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Utilized Smart Plant Piping and Instrumentation Diagram to assist in line listing
- Worked in Bluebeam to backcheck items on the management of change log
- Practiced pump calculations using Aspen HYSYS and company standards
- Completed OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety
Process Engineering Intern
AUDUBON ENGINEERING COMPANY
Metairie, LA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Prepared reports summarizing project progress along with recommendations for future action plans based on findings.
- Provided technical support to other departments in order to optimize their processes according to established standards.
- Participated in training sessions conducted by senior staff members in order to gain knowledge about company policies and procedures.
- Red-lined and updated Block Flow Diagrams, Safety Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, and a variety of datasheets.
Gymnastics Coach
Bayside Sports Academy
St Petersburg, FL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Instructed athletes on proper techniques, safety measures and rules of the sport.
- Adapted coaching methods based on individual needs of each athlete.
Chemistry Teaching Assistant
University of Florida, Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided tutoring and guidance to students in Chemistry classes.
- Explained complex theories using real-world applications that students can relate to.
- Facilitated communication between faculty members and students concerning academic issues.
- Answered student questions regarding assignments or labs during office hours.
Quality Assurance Lab Assistant
3 Daughters Brewing
St Petersburg, FL
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed lab procedures for future assistants.
- Created cell culture dishes.
- Ensured each vat of beer was ready to go through the canning process by analyzing color, yeast count, ABV, and calories.
- Discussed new concepts for product.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12-2025
Skills
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- 3D Modeling Sketchup
- Visio
- Aspen HYSYS
- SPID Viewer
- Smart Plant Piping and Instrumentation Diagram
Affiliations
- Florida Blue Key Speech and Debate Assistant Financial Director-University of Florida / 2024
- Florida Homecoming Gator Growl Greek Delegate- University of Florida / 2024
- Senate Candidate to represent the College of Engineering-University of Florida / 2024
- Greek Affairs Director of Right Foot Florida -University of Florida Kappa Kappa Gamma/ Fall 2022
- Membership Assistant -University of Florida Kappa Kappa Gamma/ Spring 2023
- Bid Day Coordinator -University of Florida Kappa Kappa Gamma
Timeline
Unit Operations 2 Peer Tutor
University of Florida
06.2025 - 12.2025
Chemical Engineering Intern
Burns & McDonnell
03.2025 - 08.2025
Process Engineering Intern
AUDUBON ENGINEERING COMPANY
05.2024 - 08.2024
Gymnastics Coach
Bayside Sports Academy
05.2022 - 08.2022
Chemistry Teaching Assistant
University of Florida, Gainesville
08.2021 - 12.2021
Quality Assurance Lab Assistant
3 Daughters Brewing
10.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Florida
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