Ashley Harrell Resume

a_harrell2014@utexas.edu Ashley Harrell (713) 376-1887

Profile A focused and driven chemical engineering graduate who worked through

college. Strong communication and technical skills obtained and demonstrated

through service industry experience and college career. Great with managing

multiple responsibilities and projects simultaneously. Eager to contribute to the

engineering industry.

Education Bachelor of Science Degree Chemical Engineering, May 2015

Business Foundations Certificate, May 2015

The University of Texas at Austin GPA 3.06

Major Courses Undertaken

Introduction to Computing, Introduction to Chemical Engineering Analysis,

Transport Phenomena, Numerical Methods, Thermodynamics, Engineering

Statistics, Engineering Communications, Unit Operations in Chemical

Engineering, Unit Separations in Chemical Engineering, Design for

Environment, Materials, Reactor, Data Analysis and Fundamentals Lab,

Chemical Engineering Economics and Business Analysis, Process Design and

Operations, Chemical Engineering Process and Project Lab, Process Control,

Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Finance, Business Law, Management

Experience

08/2014 – 12/2014 Senior Water Management Project, University of Texas at Austin

Solved a water deficiency problem on campus through transport evaluation

Wrote and presented a group proposal for Austin Water Company

08/2014 – 12/2014 Senior Plant Project, University of Texas at Austin

Applied chemical engineering knowledge to simulate a carbon capture plant

Responsible for absorber optimization and economics

Wrote and presented a group proposal to Dr. Rochelle

01/2014 – 08/2015 Server promoted to Event Ambassador, Top Golf Austin

Responsible for preparing and executing private parties

Practice team work with other associates and delegate tasks to other associates

Demonstrate communication skills while interacting with guests

08/2011 – 12/2013 Server promoted to Banquet Server, Papasito’s Mexican Cantina

05/2011 – 08/2011 Server, Wings N’ More

Responsible for guests’ experience

Demonstrate communication skills while interacting with guests

Practice time management and multi-tasking skills

08/2010 – 1/2011 HR Assistant, Benchmark Electronics

Prepared reports using Microsoft Word and Excel

Assisted with ongoing projects

08/2010 – 08/2011 Coach, Tumbling Stars Gymnastics

06/2008 – 12/2010 Coach, MGA Gymnastics

Lead gymnastics classes for ages 2 to 15

Promoted to Assistant Coach for level 5 and 6

Coach children for gymnastics competitions and cheer try outs

Skills Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel expertise, Matlab understanding,

Polymath practice, Aspen experience, Bentley familiarity, strong

communication skills, strong time management, strong critical thinking

Accomplishments Introductory High School Spanish, Math and Chemistry Tutor, 2008-present

WISE Acceptance, University of Texas at Austin, 2012

Terry Transfer Scholarship, University of Texas at Austin, 2011

San Jacinto Honors, San Jacinto Community College, 2011

Phi Theta Kappa Recognition, San Jacinto Community College, 2011

Cum Laude Recognition, Clear Brook High School, 2010

Distinguished Achievement Plan, Clear Brook High School, 2010

1st place Science Fair, Clear Brook High School, 2008

Highest Cheerleader GPA, 4.2, Clear Brook High School, 2007-2010