Lilith Weeks-Young
Washington,DC
Summary
Senior pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering, with a keen interest in innovation through research and design. Gaining experience through collaborative peer-centric coursework. Demonstrating leadership qualities through the use of well practiced interpersonal skills, organization and the ability to take initiative to improve processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Capital Area Food Bank
08.2022 - Current
- Packaged Covid-19 relief boxes/ food boxes for those with financial burdens.
- Communicated with other volunteers to ensure boxes are packaged correctly.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Abbott
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Was in charge of writing inspection verification protocols for the manufacturing line.
- Fixed broken machines on the manufacturing floor when needed.
- Conducted studies on various materials used on the production floor.
- Operated various machines on the production floor.
- Worked directly with various types of fabrication equipment and gained understanding of overall manufacturing operations.
- Applied analytical skills and scientific technical principles in problem solving and development.
Gin Production Project
Howard University
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Researched the required steps needed in the production of Gin.
- Did the required material balances required to produce (20) 750 mL bottles of the desired product.
- Created a Powerpoint highlighting the production process, material balance calculations, process safety, environmental concerns and sustainability practices.
Student
Howard University
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Researched various methods of Covid-19 testing available to the public, and proposed a solution to help decrease the amount of time required to receive results and increase accessibility
- Came to the conclusion that a micro fluidic approach to the RT-PCR test would allow a faster analysis, as well as simplifying the lab process and allowing for a portable "take home test"
- Proposed test would measure the viral load present in consumer's saliva, by integrating a microfluidic PCR chip with a primer and reagent injection site.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2024
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills, Problem Resolution People-Oriented, Creativity Skills
- Leadership Experience, Teamwork, Time Management
- MATLAB, Detail Oriented, Critical Thinking
- Analysis Skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel
- Good Work Ethic, Good Ethics, Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Community Service
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Abbott
05.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer
Capital Area Food Bank
08.2022 - Current
Gin Production Project
Howard University
03.2022 - 05.2022
Student
Howard University
03.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Howard University
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