David Alberto Meneses Vega

____________ _________Personal Information______________________

Date of Birth: Place of Birth: Nationality: Passport Number: Marital Status: Current Address: Mobile Phone: E-mail: April 21, 1987 Concepcin, Chile Chilean 16.514.614 - k Single Male San Luis 344, Cerro Placeres, Valparaso, Chile (+56) 9 90 83 96 24 david.menesesv@gmail.com

___________________________Objectives___________________________
To be a professional with honors; to be able to face the unique challenges of todays world, by developing and optimizing industrial processes with innovation, creativity, leadership and team work skills. To undergo continuous training to allow me to grow both professionally and personally; and to feel participant and proud of the team and the company, and our achievements.

____________________________Education___________________________
Master of Sciences in Chemical Engineering, Universidad Tcnica Federico Santa Mara, 2010 present. Valparaso, Chile. Working in the Thesis: Measurement and Modeling of High Pressure (Vapor + Liquid) Equilibria of CO2 + Essential Oils Substituent Systems. University Graduate in Chemical Engineering, Universidad Tcnica Federico Santa Mara, 2010. Valparaso, Chile. Bachelor of Sciences in Chemical Engineering, Universidad Tcnica Federico Santa Mara, 2008. Valparaso, Chile. Associate of Engineering Sciences, Universidad Tcnica Federico Santa Mara, 2006. Valparaso, Chile. Awards: Student Contribution Fee Exemption Scholarship for the Master of Sciences in Chemical Engineering Program, Universidad Tcnica Federico Santa Mara, 2010. Trainings/Seminars: Fundamentals of Supercritical Fluid Technology Seminar, Dr. Esteban A. Brignole, Universidad Tcnica Federico Santa Mara, 2008. Valparaso, Chile.

_________________________Work Experience________________________
Internships and assistantships: 2009 summer Plant engineer at ENAP REFINERAS BO BO S.A., Hualpn, Chile. (Internship in a Petroleum Refining Company). Conducted a study of the impact of temperature increments in the fuel gas fed to the pyrolysis furnaces on the Cracking Process of naphtha. Made a technical / economical evaluation, followed by recommendations to improve process efficiency, including written reports and public presentations.

2010 summer Plant Engineer at CELULOSA ARAUCO S.A., Nueva Aldea, Chile. (Internship in a Cellulose Producer Company). Studied the influence of amounts of residual chlorate produced on the pulp whiteness percentage, during the bleaching process of pulp. Included written reports. 2009 Teachers assistant, Process Thermodynamics (Chemical and Industrial Engineering course) at Universidad Tcnica Federico Santa Mara. Led small group discussions and answered student questions. Teachers assistant, Fundaments of Thermodynamics (Structure Engineering course) at Universidad Tcnica Federico Santa Mara. Led small group discussions and answered student questions. Graded test and assignments.

2010

Extracurricular activities: 2007 2009 Squash Trainer at Universidad Tcnica Federico Santa Mara.

2011 summer Bartender at Fisher Island Club & Resort, Miami, USA. 4 month job during school vacations for a Cultural Internship Program.

____________________________Languages___________________________
Spanish: Native language English: Good spoken skills, advanced written skills Portuguese: Beginner

____________________________Software____________________________
Microsoft Office Microsoft Visio Hysys Matlab Autocad

_______________________Personal Interests_______________________
Sports: Squash, tennis, soccer and swimming Music: Instruments execution (piano, guitar, drums), and composition Languages

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