Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Skills And Competences
Conference Workshop Attended
Volunteering And Leadership Experience
Awards And Scholarships
Hobbies and Interests
Research
Languages
Certification
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SAFI-DAPETEL BALKISSOU WOUNA

Student
West Haven,CT

Summary


Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Writing Tutor

Lonestar College University Park
03.2023 - 11.2024
  • Assist students who are learning English as a Second language with developing their conversational English skills
  • Prepare academic materials and answer questions student have about English grammar, conversational dialogues, and English idioms

Process Intern

National Oil Refinery Corporation
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Conducted data analysis using Excel and proposed solutions for thermal power-plant optimization
  • Recorded boiler parameters and ensured water quality met norms by carrying out analysis in the laboratory
  • Gained basic proficiency in Aspen software

Research Experience

National School of Mines and Petroleum Industries
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Conducted experimental research on the diagnosis of boilers' water at the thermal power plant of the refinery
  • Analyzed data using statistical software and proposed process improvements based on the findings
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive research plan and present results at weekly meetings

Engineering Student Intern

Regional Delegation of Water and Energy
08.2019 - 10.2019
  • Tested petroleum products for quality and adulteration
  • Learned techniques on how some gas stations mixed diesel with other substances like oil to sell it to customers
  • Learned ISO 9001 norms for petroleum product handling

Engineering Student Intern

Ministry of Petroleum
08.2018 - 10.2018
  • Operated crude distillation units for fractionating petroleum
  • Characterized crude oil composition using gas chromatography
  • Calibrated flow, temperature, and pressure instruments

Administrative Supervisor

Amity International College
09.2015 - 09.2017
  • Supervised and managed administrative staff, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance
  • Created and implemented processes to improve efficiency of administrative functions
  • Provided training and support to administrative staff

Education

Master of Science - Chemical engineering

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
05-2026

Associate of Science - Chemistry

Lonestar College-University Park
Houston, TX
12-2023

Bachelor of Science - Refining And Petrochemistry

University of Maroua
Cameroon
12-2020

Skills

  • Separation processes
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Flow measurements
  • Excellent communication
  • Interpersonal relationship skills
  • Leadership
  • Team Player
  • Organizational skills
  • Time Management
  • Project Management
  • SolidWorks

Skills And Competences

Separation processes, Fluid Mechanics and flow measurements, Reactor design and operation, Excellent communication, Interpersonal relationship skills, Leadership and Team Player, Organizational skills, Time and Project Management, Solidworks, Autodesk AutoCAD, Aspen (intermediate)

Conference Workshop Attended

  • Student Leadership and Career Development Conference, University of Houston Clear Lake, 2023
  • NACA Live (National Association for Campus Activities), 2023
  • IIOT World Energy Day, 2024

Volunteering And Leadership Experience

  • Vice President, National Society of Leadership and Success, 01/01/23, 12/31/23, Planned and executed 4 new member orientation sessions, onboarding 200 new NSLS inductees., Ensured 100% compliance with university and national NSLS policies and procedures.
  • President, International Culture and Engagement Club, 01/01/22, 12/31/23, Recruited and inducted 100 new members into the club, increasing membership by 20%., Managed an annual club budget of $650 for events and initiatives.
  • Volunteer, AFFADA- NGO, Cameroon, 06/01/20, 08/31/20, Collected data for 50 questionnaires daily for 10 days on women empowerment and financial independence in the Far North region of Cameroon., Reported daily surveys.
  • Vice President, Refining and Petrochemistry Club, 01/01/19, 12/31/20, Organized 4 seminars/workshops on petroleum refining processes, attracting over 100 attendees., Facilitated 2 technical sessions on analytical techniques like gas chromatography/mass spectrometry.
  • Founder, Dow Association, 01/01/19, Present, Provision of educational materials and basic needs to needy children., Handled mentorship program for these fewer privileged children.

Awards And Scholarships

  • Shinning Stars Awards, Lonestar College, 04/01/22
  • Shinning Stars Awards, Lonestar College, 04/01/23
  • Foreman Endowment Scholarship, $1000, Lonestar College, 08/01/22
  • Highlighted International Student, Lonestar College, 11/01/23

Hobbies and Interests

  • Sustainable energy production
  • Renewable resources
  • Material science
  • Mathematical models for process optimization
  • Computational modeling and simulation
  • Synthesis and characterization of organic compounds, polymers, biomolecules

Research

Researcher, National School of Mines and Petroleum Industries, Maroua, Cameroon, 01/01/19, 12/31/20, Conducted experimental research on the diagnosis of boilers' water at the thermal power plant of the refinery., Analyzed data using statistical software and proposed process improvements based on the findings., Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive research plan and present results at weekly meetings.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Limited Working

Certification

  • First Aid Certification(Cameroon's RedCross)

Timeline

Writing Tutor

Lonestar College University Park
03.2023 - 11.2024

Process Intern

National Oil Refinery Corporation
10.2020 - 03.2021

Engineering Student Intern

Regional Delegation of Water and Energy
08.2019 - 10.2019

Research Experience

National School of Mines and Petroleum Industries
01.2019 - 01.2020

Engineering Student Intern

Ministry of Petroleum
08.2018 - 10.2018

Administrative Supervisor

Amity International College
09.2015 - 09.2017

Master of Science - Chemical engineering

University of New Haven

Associate of Science - Chemistry

Lonestar College-University Park

Bachelor of Science - Refining And Petrochemistry

University of Maroua
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