Alexis Brooks
Waterloo,ON
Summary
Seeking Fall 2025 8 month Co-op Placement
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Optimization Engineer - Refinery Division
Ingredion
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Proactively immersed myself in refinery operations, quickly building technical knowledge to independently lead and support projects within weeks of starting the term.
- Applied the scientific method to design lab tests targeting isoelectric point and pH optimization, identifying up to $240K/year in potential cost savings.
- Authored clear, detailed test procedures and technical documentation to support repeatability, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement in lab practices.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to connect lab findings with real-world process changes.
- Built strong skills in experimental design, data interpretation, and root-cause analysis to support R&D efforts and process optimization initiatives.
WE Accelerate Project Team Member
University of Waterloo
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with a small group to design and pitch an app utilizing Azure AI services, explaining its pipeline sequence, financial logistics, and ethical impacts.
- Acted as team lead, coordinating daily activities and project flow to ensure all assignments were submitted complete, accurate, and on time.
- Designed all visuals for the app pitch.
- Frequently participated in independent research on cloud computing, machine learning, and AI to gain certifications.
Office Administrator
Grenkie, Remillard, & Reynolds
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Organized and recorded inventory to maintain records and increase the accessibility of important documents
- Quickly learned new skills to aid senior employees in tedious casework
Dance Teacher
Riverside Community Center
09.2017 - 04.2022
- Choreographed and taught hip-hop and team-building exercises to varying age groups
- Adapted teaching methods to the individual needs of students to maintain class retention and reach progression goals
Education
Bachelor of Applied Sciences - Nanotechnology Engineering
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON05.2028
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's Catholic Secondary School
Cornwall, ON06.2023
Skills
- Matlab
- Python
- Experimental Design
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Data Interpretation & Trend Analysis
- Detail-oriented
- Creativity
- SolidWorks
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certified
- Microsoft Azure AI Certified
- Workplace Mental Health Leadership Certified
- Customer Service Certified
- Standard First Aid and CPR Certified
Accomplishments
- Tied for first in a partnered Fish Tank case study about sustainably reducing White-Nose Syndrome in bats
- Captained a novice curling team that won second place at OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations) provincials
- Scored 96/100 in a business case study about ways to promote and advertise a hockey game
Timeline
Process Optimization Engineer - Refinery Division
Ingredion
01.2025 - 04.2025
WE Accelerate Project Team Member
University of Waterloo
05.2024 - 08.2024
Office Administrator
Grenkie, Remillard, & Reynolds
05.2024 - 08.2024
Dance Teacher
Riverside Community Center
09.2017 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Applied Sciences - Nanotechnology Engineering
University of Waterloo
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's Catholic Secondary School
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