Juan F. CasasPalm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 (561) 452-5550 jcasasmail@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

To strongly apply my chemical engineering knowledge and technical background within a challenging internship in the energy industry, and to further my practice and understanding in the field of engineering. To work in a highly motivating and challenging environment that provides the best opportunities to grow and utilize my potential to the fullest to achieve the organization’s goal while achieving my personal goals.

EDUCATION ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering 2014 Summer- 2016 University of Florida Gainesville, FloridaGPA: 3.78/4.0Minor: Nuclear Engineering

Associates of Arts in Engineering 2011 Summer- 2013 FallPalm Beach State CollegePalm Beach Gardens, FL

AFFILIATIONS _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Chemical Engineering Peer Advisors (ChEPA) 2015 Spring-CurrentElected to serve as advisor and leader among incoming students into the Chemical Engineering Program.Currently training to guide Chemical Engineering students during office hours.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AlChE) 2014 Fall-CurrentElected Retreat Vice Chair to organize retreats for incoming sophomores into the Chemical Engineering Program.Serve as leader in the scheduled retreat providing assistance to the retreat attendees.

UF Chemistry Club Membership 2014 Fall-Current UF Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Membership 2015 Spring-Current UF Salsa Club Membership 2015 Spring-Current

EMPLOYMENT ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Tutor at Palm Beach State College Learning Center. 2012 Summer- 2014 SummerSubjects tutored: Calculus, Chemistry, Physics and Statistics.Aided students in understanding key concepts and enhancing their study skills to improve academically.

Supplemental Instructor at Palm Beach State College. 2012 Fall- 2014 SummerSubjects lectured: Organic Chemistry I & II, Calculus III and Chemistry II.Provided daily review sessions accompanied by study guides and created mock exams. Assisted students in developing studying skills. Helped professors as duties were assigned.

Chemistry Internship at Ecosmart Surface Technology. 2012 Fall- 2013 SummerGained valuable on-the-job experience with chemical synthesis, laboratory procedures, laboratory equipment, and quality control procedures.Worked with a team of professional engineers. Data analysis to solve complex problems under strict time-constraints has been greatly strengthened through this internship.

Tutor for Score at the Top Company. 2012 Fall- 2013 SpringSubjects tutored: Calculus, Chemistry, Statistics and S.A.T.Aided students understand concepts and enhanced their study skills to improve academically.

Research Assistance University of Florida 2015 Summer- CurrentResearch in my laboratory uses physical organic chemistry, and computation to design, prepare, and study novel new methods assessing the full potential of extraction technology in removing and/or recovering heavy metals from contaminated media.

HONORS __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Community Service Hours: over 400 hours. 2010 Spring- CurrentDean's List - Palm Beach State College. 2012 Fall- CurrentPresident’s academic honors list- Academic Achievement. (P.B.S.C.) January 10, 2013President's honor award - G.P.A. above 3.8. (P.B.S.C.) December 19,2012Presidential Volunteer Service Award- 250+ Community Service Hours 2010- 2013 SummerSenator in Student Government Association (P.B.S.C.) 2012 Fall- 2013 SpringVolunteer Appreciation Award. (North County Senior Center) April 26, 2013Volunteer Dedication Award. (Department of Elder Affairs Florida) April 26, 2013Webmaster for Engineering Club. 2013 Spring2nd place at Hennac Engineering conference. 2012 Fall

Courses of Interest

Class name Grade

Calculus I ACalculus II ACalculus III ADifferential Equations AStatistics A

General Chemistry I AGeneral Chemistry II AOrganic Chemistry I AOrganic Chemistry II APhysical Chemistry I A

General Physics I AGeneral Physics II A

Material and Energy Balance ATransport Phenomenon AComputer Model Formulation BProcess Control Currently takingProcess Engineering Currently taking