Overview
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Education
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Mariyah Thomas

Tuscaloosa

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chemical Process Engineer Intern

Martinrea International
Tuscaloosa
06.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in industrial water treatment system maintenance, including pH control, filtration, and chemical dosing for rinse tanks and waste treatment.
  • Supported daily operations of e-coating and metal surface treatment processes, ensuring compliance with thickness, adhesion, and cure specs.
  • Utilized laboratory equipment for analysis and quality control of chemical products.
  • Collaborated with quality and production teams to improve process control charts, and minimize rework or scrap.
  • Created diagrams illustrating complex processes utilizing specialized CAD software tools like AutoCAD or SolidWorks.

Bartender

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux
Tuscaloosa
05.2021 - 07.2025
  • Promoted to Bar Captain due to speed, accuracy, and leadership in a high-volume bar setting.
  • Memorized and flawlessly executed hundreds of classic and custom cocktails with efficiency.
  • Served as the main point of contact for servers with any bar-related questions, or special requests.
  • Trained all incoming bartenders, focusing on speed, drink consistency, and customer service.
  • Recognized for working well under pressure, and maintaining composure during peak hours.

Billing Specialist

Farmers Insurance
Houston
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Explained coverage options to the customers, using a self-made presentation that became the company standard.
  • Processed monthly billing statements for policyholders efficiently and accurately.
  • Provided support during audits by preparing necessary documentation and reports.

Education

Bachelors of Chemical Engineering - Major: Chemical Engineering

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
12.2025

Skills

  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Aspen, and MATLAB
  • Skilled in Adobe Premiere and Excel
  • Demonstrated critical thinking, time management, and problem-solving skills
  • Experienced in leadership, customer service, and organization/prioritization
  • Chemical process optimization
  • Laboratory analysis

Certification

  • ELA967- SAChE Atmospheric Dispersion Certificate
  • AIChE Academy- Safety and Chemical Engineering Education (SAChE)
  • ELA965-SAChE Source Models Certificate

Affiliations

  • ALABAMA REACH SCHOLARS (2019-PRESENT)
  • FIRST GENERATION STUDENT PROGRAM
  • AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (ACTIVE MEMBER)
  • NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS (ACTIVE MEMBER)
  • SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS (ACTIVE MEMBER)
  • WOMEN IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (ACTIVE MEMBER)

Accomplishments

  • NASA Hunch Finalist
  • Co-designed ISS Storage locker

Timeline

Chemical Process Engineer Intern

Martinrea International
06.2025 - Current

Bartender

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux
05.2021 - 07.2025

Billing Specialist

Farmers Insurance
04.2020 - 08.2020

Bachelors of Chemical Engineering - Major: Chemical Engineering

The University of Alabama
Mariyah Thomas