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RYAN ARCHER

Lexington,KY

Summary

Developing skills in process optimization and project management in a research and development manufacturing environment. Seeking to transition into a new field, leveraging strengths in problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration. Ready to contribute to team success through effective communication and innovative thinking.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Technician

Meridian Biotech
Lexington, KY
01.2026 - Current
  • Executed strategies for upscaling stillage to develop a range of products for aquaculture pet food and human food markets.
  • Applied engineering knowledge to refine processes and boost efficiency in a start-up R&D environment, emphasizing collaboration and iterative problem-solving.
  • Monitored quality control measures to uphold product standards and compliance.

Distillery Intern

James B. Beam Institute
Lexington, Kentucky
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Assisted in the everyday distillery operations; cooking, distillation, utilizing JCS blending skid to barrel various research projects, OSHA 10 certified
  • Increased liquid holdings by 100% in 6 months
  • Investigating how bourbon can be produced by replacing malt with rice koji based upon various fermentation times and yeast types

Laborer

Klempner Excavating
Henry County, Kentucky
05.2022 - 05.2024
  • Worked with team on subdivision development
  • Improved various water systems in smaller companies by installing water lines, storm drains and sanitary sewers
  • Using design plans to effectively communicate with team members on projects such as grading for roads, pipe and various headwalls and drainage boxes

Engineering Intern

Brown-Forman Corporation
Louisville, Kentucky
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Managed projects under the direction of the manager, projects included centralizing UVC for the RO Water System and overseeing the installation of sinks for GFSI certification
  • Inventoried parts to create an easier mechanism for finding parts for mechanics and to create an inventory sheet in eMaint
  • Updated PM's in eMaint to current protocols

Education

Post-Grad/Masters - Brewing and Distilling

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland
12-2029

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
12-2024

Engineering Pre-Major - Pre-Engineer

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
05-2022

Skills

Skilled in Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Autodesk AutoCAD, Creo Parametric, Autodesk Inventor, OnShape, ANSYS

Certification

OSHA-10

Additional Information

  • Looking to relocate to Tampa/St. Pete area in July/August
  • Interest in biomedical engineering as I want to make a difference in others' lives
  • Interest in research and development/design
  • Enjoyer of doing hard things

Timeline

Process Technician

Meridian Biotech
01.2026 - Current

Distillery Intern

James B. Beam Institute
01.2025 - 08.2025

Engineering Intern

Brown-Forman Corporation
05.2023 - 08.2023

Laborer

Klempner Excavating
05.2022 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Kentucky

Engineering Pre-Major - Pre-Engineer

Northern Kentucky University

Post-Grad/Masters - Brewing and Distilling

Heriot-Watt University
RYAN ARCHER