Sofia Tang

Experience

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  Central China Agricultural University

  Sept 2003 - Jun 2007

  Undergraduate Student

  • Received Triple-Excellence Student at the Central China Agricultural University. • Received First-place award of “Challenge Cup” College Students’ Competition at Hubei Province..• Served as president of the Table-tennis Association at the Central China Agricultural University.• Worked as a reporter for Central China Agricultural University Press.• Participated the science college art troupe at Central China Agricultural University.

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  New Mexico Tech

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2009

  Graduate Student and Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant

  Research Assistant • Collected, reviewed , organized and summarized the relevant scientific literature.• Prepared chemical solutions for products following standardized formulas.• Synthesized luminescent nanoparticles (NP) as magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents.• Prepared silicon NP with amine group and coated with gold.• Synthesized the photon upconverting NP with sol-gel method.• Cultured jurkat cell commonly used in cancer study and connected with decorated NP.

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  University of South Carolina

  Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Graduate Student and Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant

  Research Assistant• Synthesized polymers with controlled morphology.• Characterized polymers with different methods such as NMR, FTIR, and UV-Vis.• Developed kinetic models to characterize growth mechanism of polymers.• Synthesized and purified chemical compounds such as RAFT agent.• Analyzed data using commercial statistical software.• Wrote reports and prepared graphs to document experimental results.• Managed and arranged all material safety data sheet (MSDS) in the lab. Teaching Assistant • Explained to students on topics such as reaction mechanism, analytical separation and characterization.• Supervised and graded students’ laboratory performances.• Maintained regularly scheduled tutoring hours to assist students. Show less

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  Lamar University

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

  Graduate Student

  Graduate student• Maximized profit of a ketene plant using Aspen Plus and Pro-II. • Analyzed, modified and evaluated the chemical process.• Improved raw material yields , reduced utilities/chemical usage and increased production rates.• Separated hydrocarbon mixtures)using Aspen HYSYS.• Tuned controllers, performed step test, configured controllers and simulated controllers.• Identified and configured model.• Drafted a PFD with multiple unit operations (distillation column, flash drum, etc.) and optimized it using Aspen Plus.• Utilized polymath and R to performed a nonlinear regression analysis of a set of polymer data.• Analyzed steam reforming of natural gas and subsequent synthesis of methanol.• Solved thermodynamic problems with process analysis and accurate engineering calculation.• Interpreted the scientific and engineering reports and diagrams.• Critiqued a chemical engineering paper related to catalytic reaction. Orientation Leader• Administered a successful new students Orientation for incoming Chemical Engineering students.• Led tours and discussion groups and acted as a resource person for incoming students and families.• Aided in the development of class schedules and assist in the registration progress.• Performed other duties as assigned. Show less

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  Lamar University

  Mar 2013 - Oct 2013

  Research Assistant Volunteer,

  Lamar University Beaumont, TX Mar. 2013 - present• Accomplished assigned research work related to the chemical process industry.• Assisted other team members in conducting the simulation research work.

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  Phillip Townsend Associates Inc.

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2024

  • Built and delivered customized polyolefins management results presentation to both the management team and engineering team in English and Chinese when needed.• Developed and utilized data visualization with TIBCO Spotfire for polyolefins presentation. • Trained new employees including analysts and managers in the polyolefins program.• Tailored a marketing strategy to potential new Chinese customers.• Lead Europe Polyolefin and Europe Polyolefin Quarterly Revenue Program. • Managed and executed global and regional cost and performance benchmarks for more than 20 major polymer producers in the world.• Developed/revised 6 different benchmarking programs including manufacturing, distribution, sales & marketing, research & development and business management, quarterly revenue, and quarterly Key Performance Indicator tracking.• Leveraged language and business communication skills to cultivate relationships with Chinese-speaking clients. • Accelerated more efficient handling of data validation by implementing a systematic approach that was widely used in PTAI.• Identified and quantified actionable margin gaps to best-in-class participants.• Provided special association analysis along with the customized benchmarking results in the deliverable presentations to the business director.• Conducted effective PTAI polyolefins data definition training. • Industry benchmarking data collection and verification. • Industry benchmarking production under the supervision of my leaders.• Preparation of result presentation slides based on the request.• Regional and global polyolefin business research.

  • Project Manager

    Oct 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Senior Business Analyst Lead

    Oct 2019 - Sept 2022

  • Business Analyst II

    Oct 2017 - Sept 2019

  • Business Analyst I

    Oct 2013 - Sept 2017
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  OPIS, A Dow Jones Company

  Jul 2024 - now

  Associate Director