Justin D’Agnese
jdagnese@villanova.edu • 914-584-7917
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24 Seminary Lane
Granite Springs, NY 10527
Campus
625 Conestoga Road
Villanova, PA 19085
SUMMARY
Motivated Villanova chemical engineering student seeking full time employment in the pharmaceutical processing
industry. I am a strong public speaker who uses my love of problem solving to surpass expectations and achieve goals
others shy away from. I enjoy working in teams and always look to succeed as a whole.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Villanova University
Minor: Business
GPA/Honors: 3.6
Academic Honors: Dean’s list, Omega Chi Epsilon (OXE) - Chemical Engineering Honor Society
Spring 2019
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Technical Customer Support Intern, West Pharmaceutical Services, Exton, PA
Summer 2018
 Developed scientific study to determine cell viability of administration systems
 Hypothesized results to determine new marketable claims from future data
 Conveyed new considerations in product development based upon cell therapy and biologics research
Honors Intern, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Rye, NY
Summer 2017
 Discovered and compiled new evidence across multiple databases on Excel
 Cleared for top secret information
Backroom Locator, Kmart, Yorktown Heights, NY
Summer 2016
 Oversaw inventory. Initiated adjustments resulting in product location and quantity accuracy
 Took initiative in altering system shelf requirement to better serve business demand
Falvey Library Event & Outreach Staff Member, Villanova, PA
Fall 2015-Present
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Collaborated with a team in the coordination and promotion of events at Villanova’s library
Responsible for writing multiple blogs on Villanova’s library website
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Lactic Acid Purification Process
 Developed an optimized process to meet commercial grade lactic specifications from a crude stream
 Minimized equipment and operating costs of columns, reactors, and exchangers through modifying
temperature and distillate to feed ratio
Water Pipeline System
 Using fluid mechanics, designed a cost efficient water pipeline system to support Kasquita, Nicaragua
 Analyzed land topography with Google Earth to determine the most efficient system for optimal fluid flow
Self-Healing Polymers Presentation
 Conducted a 40 minute informative presentation on autonomic and non-autonomic healing polymers
 Maintained audience participation with a hands on demonstration of a self-healing hydrogel
LEADERSHIP/ACTIVITIES/VOLUNTEERING
Philanthropy Chair, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Zeta Epsilon Chapter
 Raised 11% of all Greek life philanthropy contributions in the 2017-2018 academic school year
CEER PEERS (Peers Enhancing Educational Resources)
 Speak with prospective students about the engineering school and curriculum
 Assist in the training of new peers by teaching tutoring techniques and sharing experience
 Provide weekly tutoring to students in calculus, chemistry and other chemical engineering courses
Other Involvement: AIChE/NSPE Member, Villanova Day of Service (Group Leader) & Special Olympics Fall Festival