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
Tuscaloosa12.2025
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