Job Application Packet Cover-Memo

Date: February 9, 2012

To: Professor McLaughlin

From: Dalton Worms

Subject: Job Application Packet

Shell Oil Company: Full-Time Petroleum Engineer

This job application packet is designed for applying for a full-time position as a petroleum engineer with Shell Oil Company. Shell Oil Company is the United States’ subsidiary of Royal-Dutch Shell. Shell is one of the largest oil companies in the world. In fact, Royal Dutch Shell is ranked second in CNN Money’s Global 500 behind Wal-Mart. The Global 500 is CNN Money’s annual ranking of the world’s largest corporations. Shell does not have a reserved business strategy. They take a lot moremany risks and are quicker on making make quick decisions than most other companies. Time is money, and they like to expedite the process by coming to business decisions quickly.

Human Resources will be in charge of handling all applicant’s resumes and cover letters. If HR sees something that they like, the applicant will receive an on-campus interview from a Shell employee. The employee then fills out the forms given as a guide for theforms for interviewguidelines, and then submits them back to HR. If HR is still impressed by the candidate, a site-visit and second interview is rewarded offered to the applicant. If, once again, HR is still impressed; an offer will be made to the applicant. The interview is successful, the company will submit a job offer.

Shell looks for many different qualities from their applicants. The applicants must be studying some form of petroleum engineering, and must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2. Other than that, Shell is looking for applicants who can work well in groups, has industry experience, is proficient with Microsoft Office and reservoir simulation software, and has experience working for a large corporation., and much more.

There are many aspects within my resume and cover letter that are tailored just for this Shell application. The first section listed in the resume is the qualifications summary. In my qualifications summary, I mention how I have experience in the oil industry and business operations. This shows that I am well-rounded and do not have a one-track mind. I also mention how I plan on pursuing a Masters in Business Administration, even though I am applying for an oil field job. Being an engineer with a Masters in Business Administration is highly respected and shows that you I have technical knowledge, but won’t make stupid poorbusiness decisions.

The next section in my resume is the education section. I decided to put this next because my degree and GPA requirement meet the qualifications needed for this position. I have placed that I attend Penn State first in the section because Penn State is the second best school in the US for reservoir engineering. I then have Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering listed next so it is easily spotted. After that I list my major GPA and beside it is my cumulative GPA. I list my major GPA first because it is a 3.94 and shows that I have extensive knowledge when it comes to petroleum engineering.

After the education section is my industry experience section. In this section I listed my oil field experience, however that I have that is not through an actual job/internship. I first listed the reservoir engineering part of the Capstone Design Project with Chevron Corporation. I listed this first because of how Penn State is second best in the US for reservoir engineering, and therefore we are normally recruited for thatcompanies regularly recruit graduates from this program. After that, I list the Drilling Engineering part of the Design Project, to show that I have experience in more than just reservoir engineering. Finally, I listed a job shadow that I did with Marathon Oil in Houston, Texas. This shows that I have seen how oil companies actually operate, and that I am willing to relocate. Relocation is very important in the Petroleum Industry; being that the majority of these companiesy’s headquarters are normally in Texas

Next, I have my professional experience section. This section includes my internship with Bayer. I included this on the resume because it shows that I have experience working for a large corporation, worked on important projects, and have business experience.

Finally, I have listed some academic achievements, technical skills, and personal information. In the academic achievements I show how I received a scholarship from Chevron Corporation (another oil company) and Edwin Drake (The man who drilled first oil well in PA.). In the technical skills section, I have listed programs that I am proficient with that are necessary for success in the oil industry. Finally, in the personal section I have listed how I was the head coach of Colt and Legion Baseball teams. This shows that I have leadership experience and can work well will groups of people.

My cover letter serves the purpose to expand on and explain many of the things listed in my resume. In my cover letter I also mention various classes that I have taken that apply directly to the job I am applying for. Finally, when speaking of my internship with Bayer in my cover letter, I focus on how it is important for engineers to understand and have experience in business to be successful.

Bayer MaterialScience: Polyurethane Product Management Intern

Bayer is a very large corporation based out of Germany. Bayer ranges in markets anywhere from pharmaceuticals to polyurethanes. Bayer MaterialScience is one of the many groups within Bayer. Bayer MaterialScience is a world leading producer of polymers and high-tech plastics. Their corporate culture is more reserved than most American companies. They spend much time weighing all options before making business decisions.

Human Resources will be in charge of handling all applicant’s resumes and cover letters. The applicants that impress HR will then receive a phone interview. If HR is still impressed after the phone interview, a site interview will take place. Only after that will an offer be made to the applicant.

Bayer MaterialScience will be looking for multiple qualities from their applicants. It is The job ad requiresd that the applicant be enrolled in a bachelors degree program with emphasis in business, engineering, or science. The also must have completed their sophomore year. It is also important that the applicant has experience with previous internships in a product management function, experience in SAP through an internship or coursework, proficiency with Microsoft Office software, and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

There are I tailored many aspects within my resume and cover letter that are tailored just for this Bayer MaterialScience application. The first section listed in my resume is my qualification summary. In this section I mention how I am studying Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering and have a strong background in chemical engineering. Chemical engineering is a very beneficial background to have when dealing with polyurethanes. I also mention how I plan on pursuing a Masters in Business Administration. This looks good because it showshighlights that I am ambitious to continue my education and progress through the company.

The second section in my resume is my professional experience. This differs from my Shell Application where I had education second. My professional experience is very important in this application because I already did an internship in the position I am applying for. This is very important to highlight in the resume. Next, I have listed two other jobs I worked in carpentry and painting. These is can show that I am better at dealing with people and can handle problems as they arise. In any type of carpentry or painting there are always issues to overcome or even the occasional unhappy customer to deal with.

The next section in my resume is my education. In the education section I switched the order of Bachelor of Science and my degree of the Shell resume. It was important to show that I will acquire a B.S., and then show that I am going for engineering. Also, I switched the order of my major GPA and cumulative GPA from the Shell resume. It was more important to stress my cumulative GPA in this case because this is not an oil field job; where the major GPA is important.

Next is a section for other experience. In this section I included a summary of the Capstone Design Project with Chevron Corporation. This was included to show that I have also done work for another large company, and it also involves chemical engineering processes. These are both things that Bayer is looking for in their applicants.

Finally, I have listed some academic achievements, technical skills, and personal information. In the academic achievements section, I show how I received a scholarship from Chevron Corporation (another oil company) and Edwin Drake (drilled first oil well in PA). These are both achievements to be proud of. In the technical skills section, I have listed programs that I am proficient with in that are necessary for success in product management. The only difference between this and the Shell application is that SAP is listed first. This is because Bayer uses SAP and really wants their applicants to be proficient in it. Finally, in the personal section I have listed how I was the head coach of Colt and Legion Baseball teams. This shows that I have leadership experience and can work well will groups of people.

My cover letter serves the purpose to expand on and explain many of the things listed in my resume. In this cover letter I list my job experience before my education. The internship I did with Bayer is much more important than my degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering. In my job experience section, I list and explain a couple of the most important projects I worked on while at Bayer. This is important because these are things that set me above the rest of the applicants. In my education section I focus on my chemical background rather than my petroleum background. This is because, as mentioned previously, chemical engineering is an important background to fully understand polyurethanes.

600 E. Pollock Road Nittany Apt. #2202

State College, PA 16801

February 9, 2012

Human Resource Department910 Louisiana St. Houston, TX 77002

Dear Hiring Representative,

I am contacting you on behalf of an opportunity to obtain a full time position in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry with your company. With my problem solving skills, academic achievements, and leadership qualities, I feel that I am a strong candidate for this opportunity. I believe my qualifications will allow me to benefit and be an integral part of your company.

I am currently an eighth semester senior at The Pennsylvania State University studying Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering. To this date I have completed studies in Applied Reservoir Engineering, Drilling Design and Production Engineering, Applied Reservoir Analysis and Secondary Recovery, and Reservoir modeling; to name a few that I feel have been important to my learning experience. Throughout these classes, I have learned the importance of reservoir engineering. Without proper reservoir engineering practices, optimal production will never be obtained. Throughout my studies at Penn State, I have been constantly improving in all aspects academically. The last two semesters I have achieved an overall G.P.A. of 3.84 and 3.88 GPA and expect nothing less for these upcoming semesters. This is reflected in my major GPA of 3.94. This hard work was recognized by Chevron Corporation and resulted in being awarded a scholarship from them last year; as well as the Edwin L. Drake Memorial Scholarship I received this year.

While working at Bayer MaterialScience as a Polyurethane Product Management Intern, I have gained valuable business and chemical engineering experience. Business operations are a very important aspect in the petroleum industry. Without an understanding of business and economics, an engineer can be costing the company more money than he is gaining makingfor them. Also, throughout my work with polyols and isocyanates, I was able to strengthen my chemical background and apply this to application with hydrocarbons. In my time at Bayer I learned how important business strategies and making smart economic decisions are to engineers. This is why I plan on pursuing a Masters in Business Administration. I feel this will shape me into a well-rounded engineer.

More information about my education and experience can be found in my enclosed resume. I can be contacted at any time at (412) 848-2157 or dmw5190@psu.edu. Thank you for taking your time to review my resume and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours Truly,

Dalton Worms

Enclosure (1)

141 William Circle dmw5190@psu.eduMcKees Rocks, PA 15136 (412) 848-2157

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARYEighth semester student studying Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering. Exposure and experience in both oil industry and business operations. Plan on furthering education and acquiring a Masters in Business Administration. Hard working, highly efficient, team leadership experience, and coachable.

EDUCATION2008 to The Pennsylvania State University – University Park, PAPresent Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Spring 2012

Major GPA: 3.94 Cumulative GPA: 3.452004 to Sto-Rox High School – McKees Rocks, PA2008 Diploma, 2008 Cumulative GPA: 4.0

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCECapstone Design Project with Chevron Corporation, University Park, PAReservoir Engineering

Characterized net-pay thickness, ϕ, and k of McElroy Field in West Texas Calculated OOIP and OGIP Constructed surface maps in MATLAB of reservoir properties and remaining oil Performed economic analysis of continued water flood Project is still in progress, drilling and production analysis still to be completed

Capstone Design Project with Chevron Corporation, University Park, PADrilling Engineering

Designed vertical, horizontal, and directional injector wells Optimized horizontal length of horizontal injector wells Performed economic analysis on well designs

Marathon Oil Company, Houston, TXReservoir Engineering Job Shadow

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEJune to Bayer MaterialScience, Pittsburgh, PAAugust Polyurethane Product Management Intern

Made over 1,100 corrections to formulation product hierarchy (PH) classifications Reconstructed PET Master Plan to break down sales in PH and sub-categories Reviewed, modified, and created new format for polyol positive/negative list Assisted on BayOne (recently acquired JV) phthalate reformulation project Corrected, reformatted, and consolidated active product PIBs on system

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Academic Achievements: Received scholarships from Chevron Corporation and Edwin Drake for academic excellence, 3.88 and 3.84 GPA previous two semesters, First place in physics competition at Penn State Behrend, and Dean’s List

Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, C++, Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0, and SAP

Personal: Head coach of Sto-Ken-Rox Colt and Legion Baseball Teams, assistant

Dalton M. Worms

coach of Sto-Ken-Rox Soccer Team, and active member of SPE Enjoy sports, camping, fishing, travel, kayaking, and physical fitness

Summer Internship - Polyurethane Product Management

MaterialScience

Summer Internship - Polyurethane Product Management

Bayer MaterialScience (BMS) is one of the leading producers of polymers and high-performance plastics in North America and is part of the global Bayer MaterialScience business with nearly 15,100 employees at 30 sites around the world and 2008 sales of 9.7 billion euros. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many ar eas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, electrical and electronics, construction, medical, and sports and leisure industries.

Job description Bayer MaterialScience is currently seeking a Polyurethane Product Management intern.  This opportunity is located in Pittsburgh, PA.  Relocation assistance will not be provided.  The primary responsibility of this role is to assist experienced team members with various projects.

The incumbent will: ? Assist in analyzing and evaluating export processes and orders; ? Contribute to optimizing processes for short-term product planning and long-term supply/demand planning; ? Conduct various financial analyses for polyurethane products; ? Other projects as identified by product management personnel.

Your qualifications The selected candidate is required to possess the following: ? Enrollment in a bachelors degree program with an emphasis in Science, Engineering, or Business; ? Completion of sophomore year; ? Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ? Proficiency with Microsoft Office software; ? Strong analytical, fact-finding and problem-solving skills; ? Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications ? Previous internship experience in a product management function; ? Exposure to SAP through internship or coursework.

Your application If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, we encourage you to explore how you can make a difference at Bayer by applying now.

To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

www.myBayerjob.com

Phone +1 877 229-3727

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Reference Code:  0000023266

Please refer to job code e Product Management when responding to this ad.

Category: Office Employment     > Other Office Employment

Location: Pittsburgh, PACounty: Allegheny CountyZIP Code: 15122Pay Rate: OpenJob Terms: full timeCompany: Bayer Health CarePhone: email only pleaseFax: email only please

600 E. Pollock Road Nittany Apt. #2202

State College, PA 16801

February 9, 2012

Human Resource Department100 Bayer RoadPittsburgh, PA 15205

Dear Hiring Representative,

Enclosed is my resume submitted as an opportunity to obtain an internship to further my education of the Marketing and/or Product Management Industry for the summer of 2012. I believe that obtaining an internship for the summer would help to further my education by allowing me to gain field experience and apply what I have learned in my studies. With my problem solving skills, academic achievements, and leadership qualities, I feel that I am a strong candidate for this opportunity. I am certain that I will be able to gain valuable experience while being an integral part of Bayer Corporation.

Last summer, I spent my time as an intern in Polyurethane Product Management for Bayer MaterialScience. I had a great experience and would like to continue that experience for this upcoming summer. In my time at Bayer, I was placedworded on very several important projects and performed exceptionally wellcompleted them successfully. The most important project I worked on was a reconstruction of the PET Master Plan. This was the business strategy and projection of sales for the polyols division for the next 10 years. The past format of the PET Master Plan was uneasy to navigate, needed updatinged, and needed a current economic evaluation. All my work was My supervisors highly respected my word and continued after my time was over in the summer.

Another very important project I alsoI worked on was an evaluatingon of the current product’s the company’s product hierarchy classifications. After evaluatingon, I made corrections of 1,100 out of the current 1,500 products sold by Bayer. Also, I developed a new format for the polyol positive/negative list. This new format is currently being used throughout all of Bayer Corporation; in the United States and in Germany.

I am currently an eighth semester senior at The Pennsylvania State University studying Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering. In my studies, I have been exposed to, and have become very knowledgeable of in the field of chemical engineering. I have taken classes in Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry, and have been exposed to more chemistry in my Petroleum classes. This experience in chemical engineering was very helpful in my previous internship with Bayer. I also plan on furthering my education to obtain a Master’s in Business Administration.

More information about my education and experience can be found in my enclosed resume. I can bePlease contacted at any time at (412) 848-2157 or dmw5190@psu.edu. Thank you for taking your time to review my resume and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours Truly,

Dalton Worms

Enclosure (1)

141 William Circle dmw5190@psu.eduMcKees Rocks, PA 15136 (412) 848-2157

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARYEighth semester student studying Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering with strong chemical engineering background. Exposure and experience in both business operations and oil industry. Plan on furthering education and acquiring a Masters in Business Administration. Hard working, highly efficient, team leadership experience, and coachable.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEJune to Bayer MaterialScience, Pittsburgh, PAAugust Polyurethane Product Management Intern

Made over 1,100 corrections to formulation product hierarchy (PH) classifications Reconstructed PET Master Plan to break down sales in PH and sub-categories Reviewed, modified, and created new format for polyol positive/negative list Corrected, reformatted, and consolidated active product PIBs on system Removed obsolete/negative product PIBs on system and internet Assisted on BayOne (recently acquired JV) phthalate reformulation project

2007 to Brett White Carpentry, McKees Rocks, PA2011 Carpentry, Roofing, General Labor

2004 to J. Alberico Painting, Coraopolis, PAPresent Painter

EDUCATION2008 to The Pennsylvania State University – University Park, PAPresent Bachelor of Science, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Spring 2012

Cumulative GPA: 3.45 Major GPA: 3.94 2004 to Sto-Rox High School – McKees Rocks, PA2008 Diploma, 2008

Cumulative GPA: 4.0

OTHER EXPERIENCECapstone Design Project with Chevron Corporation, University Park, PAReservoir and Drilling Engineering

Characterized net-pay thickness, ϕ, and k of McElroy Field in West Texas Calculated OOIP and OGIP Constructed surface maps in MATLAB of reservoir properties and remaining oil Performed economic analysis of continued water flood Designed and optimized vertical, horizontal, and directional injector wells Performed economic analysis on well designs

MORE

Academic Achievements: Received scholarships from Chevron Corporation and Edwin Drake for academic excellence, 3.88 and 3.84 GPA previous two semesters, First place in physics competition at Penn State Behrend, and Dean’s List

Dalton M. Worms

Technical Skills: Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, C++, and Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0

Personal: Head coach of Sto-Ken-Rox Colt and Legion Baseball Teams, assistant coach of Sto-Ken-Rox Soccer Team, and active member of SPE

Enjoy sports, camping, fishing, travel, kayaking, and physical fitness