Jesse Ortega
Riverside
Summary
I am a third-year Chemical Engineering student actively working under Dr. Rouxue Yan on research projects. I am also an involved member of AIChE – American Institute of Chemical Engineers) and currently focused on completing my core engineering courses. I quickly adapt to new challenges and strive to work efficiently while maintaining high standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Aide
University of California, Riverside
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in research and process optimization in the chemistry department
- Cataloged laboratory data taken for lab for quality control
- Contributed in refining samples of nanowire and nanocubes
- Collaborated with senior engineers in process optimization tasks
Stopping Team
University of California, Riverside
01.2024 - Current
- Focused on optimizing chemical processes and data documentation
- Worked with a team of 7 in a chemical process for a specific reaction
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements
- Scaled up lab processes for use in the Chem-E-Car project
Sandwich Artist
Subway
09.2022 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced setting while preparing and serving freshly prepared food items.
- Maintained store cleanliness and organization according to University of California Riverside health and safety standards.
- Managed food preparation and inventory management to provide operational effectiveness and product quality consistency.
- Trained in baking procedures and ingredient preparation to support store readiness through periods of increased service activity.
Houseperson
Marina Inn Dana Point
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Clean restrooms, meeting and food services areas as directed by daily checklist.
- Clean pool, outdoor and exercise areas for guest use regularly.
- Maintain housekeeping compliance in Guest Satisfaction Scores program
- Report needed repairs to maintenance
Back of house
Sushi and Roll
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Prepared food ingredients and maintained cleanliness standards in the kitchen.
- Managed dishwashing and sanitation duties, contributing to a safe and efficient work environment.
- Handled store maintenance tasks, including laundry services, trash disposal, and general cleaning.
Sandwich Artist
Subway
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Provide excellent customer service while ensuring a clean, well-organized working area at all times.
- Finished store closing duties on own and operated the register.
- Prepared ingredients to meet customer orders and company quality specifications.
Education
Undergraduate - Chemical Engineering
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA04.2025
Skills
- R&D project management
- Quality assurance
- Lab Experiments
- Data Analysis
- Technical documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Laboratory Aide
University of California, Riverside
07.2024 - Current
Stopping Team
University of California, Riverside
01.2024 - Current
Houseperson
Marina Inn Dana Point
07.2023 - 09.2023
Sandwich Artist
Subway
09.2022 - Current
Back of house
Sushi and Roll
06.2021 - 07.2021
Sandwich Artist
Subway
01.2021 - 07.2021
Undergraduate - Chemical Engineering
University of California, Riverside
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