Benedicte Diakubama Resume
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Benedicte Diakubama Resume

Education and Skills
• Chemical Engineering BS (2017-2019): GPA 3.46
University of Washington, Seattle WA
• Engineering MRP Chemical and Bio Engineering AS (2015-2017): GPA 3.88
Bellevue College, Bellevue WA
• Strong work ethic, Positive attitude, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Able to establish and maintain relationships with customers, Self-motivated, Extremely hard working
Honors and Awards
Merit Scholarships: All USA Academic Team Scholarship November 2015
Henry K. Benson Scholarship 2018-2019

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Water Sales Representative Intern
Nalco Water an Ecolab Company, Portland, OR June 2018-September 2018
• Visited customer sites on a regular basis to provide technical expertise and give sales presentations
• Prospected new business through cold calls and warm leads and forward information to corresponding territory manager for follow-up
• Attended product related technical shows to represent company products and services
• Processed in a timely manner documentation to customers and Nalco management to follow up technical support visit
• Participated in service to assure accurate chemical application, process optimization, and documentation
• Provided technical support by working with clients’ maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment and Nalco process
• Maintained an up to date customer chemicals inventory database to support the distribution of chemical suppliers/ marketing materials
• Worked closely with other Sales Representatives, Inside Sales team, and Applications staff to discuss leads and chemical application on a regular basis
• Conducted analytical testing on water samples to determine corrosion, fouling, scale, and microbiological contamination

Process Engineer Intern June 2012-September 2012
Marsavco, Kinshasa
• Performed hazard and safety analysis before engaging in any engineering/mechanical processes
• Provided production support by tracking raw material quality and equipment energy efficiency
• Participated in solving a pH problem of a new detergent “Javel” with a team of two chemical engineers by using the “5S principles”
• Used lean manufacturing to improve processes and increase margarines productions by 12% by maximizing value and minimizing waste in the manufacturing process
• Helped support the continuous improvement of production by participating in root cause analysis
• Helped support process improvement actions by generating and studying production data

Chemical Engineer Research Assistant June 2016-June 2019
Holmberg Lab, Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
• Collaborated with other groups to meet specific Holmberg group goals
• Studied the effects of surface coatings on electrochemical characteristics of coated nanowire electrodes
• Helped improve processes related to fabricating and testing coin cells and silicon wafer