John Paul Cortese

I have a great desire to gain experience in and work in the Chemical Engineering field. I feel that my experience in providing customer care and working in teams can well make-up for any initial lack of expertise while I'm learning the ropes. I love Chemistry and problem solving and am looking for a position that will enable me to work-in every skill I have. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills, I am looking for experience especially in plastics and, perhaps, additive manufacturing at some point in my career. I am poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results, and ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

• Unique Homeschool Experiences - 3D Printing, 08/01/20, Present, Began printing with an FDM printer from a company that turned out to require a lot of fine-tuning and repairs., Gained experience in Resin 3D printing which requires careful handling of chemicals from photopolymers to solvents., Help people online and in person with their own printers and troubleshooting issues with them., Experience troubleshooting and repairing both FDM and Resin/MSLA printers including changing heating beds, extruding heads, motors, and UV LCD Screens., 3D printing has been my main confirmation in the pursuit of Chemical Engineering as it relies heavily on both., Volunteered for and led the support system for a 3D Modeling Discord server, often sending precise instructions for troubleshooting., Tested assets and checked them for faults in textures, loadings, or other issues for Terrain Tinker., Gained access to alpha and beta testing for Titan Craft, finding issues with the software and reporting them.
• Disassembling/Reassembling Engine | Automotive Experience, 02/01/24, 02/01/24, Disassembled a 2014 Kia Soul engine with father due to manufacturing weakness on slip bearing., Logged the process for reassembly and learned of a recall requiring a factory assembled engine., Replaced head gaskets with father on both minivans., Frequently tune-up vehicles.
• Electrician Experience - Throughout High School, 08/01/11, 04/01/25, Installed outlets throughout a veteran's two-floor house., Installed outlets and lightswitches as well as an exhaust fan for a custom attic room., Ran lines to and from a breaker box safely and without incident.
• HVAC-R Experience - Throughout High School, 08/01/11, 04/01/25, Replaced the fan and the capacitor in a Heat Pump., Replaced Heater-Core in Chevy pick-up truck., Measured and added refrigerant into the air-conditioning systems of multiple vehicles.
• Head Master of Ceremonies | Altar Servers, Saint James the Greater Catholic Church, Charlestown, WV, 07/01/13, Present, Learned a deep respect for the Mass and the Sacraments., Anticipated the needs of clergy during the Mass and followed orders., Taught new servers the importance and the procedure of the Mass.
• Choir Member and Cantor | Music Program, Saint James the Greater Catholic Church, Charlestown, WV, 08/01/17, Present, Learned how to blend with an ensemble while maintaining confidence in personal ability., Substituted for other cantors in the event of short notice cancellations.
• Timberwolf | Explorer | Wayfarer, FNE Scouting Group, Charlestown, WV, 09/01/13, Present, Learned leading qualities from being a squad leader and assistant patrol chief., Assisted multiple fundraisers for other patrols., Won every cooking competition for my patrol.