Resume
Engineer. Educator. Entrepreneur.
Education
August 2018
Dominican University
Master’s of Arts in Teaching
GPA: 3.94
Illinois Professional Educator License in Middle School Science Education
Graduate Coursework
May 2015
Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor’s of Science magna cum laude in Aerospace Engineering
GPA: 3.81
Undergraduate Coursework
Work Experience
November 2020 – Present
McMaster-Carr Supply Company
Product Development Analyst
- Assessing existing product offerings in our catalog and identifying opportunities for new product additions to meet customer needs in Industry 4.0
- Compiling and analyzing product information in coordination with manufacturers to curate new products selected for our distribution catalog
June 2016 – Present
The Odd Artisan
Sole Proprietor, www.theoddartisan.com
- Rapid prototyping and small scale manufacturing of consumer products for clientele using digital fabrication
techniques (CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting, etc.) along with online retail of handmade woodworking crafts and 3D
printed products, generating over $7000 of annual revenue
March 2019 – November 2020
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
STEAM Director
- Led development of STEAM curricula for association-wide summer camps, after school programs, and family engagement events and trained staff in best practices for STEAM program facilitation
- Pioneered virtual youth summer programming and managed staff team to serve over 500 youth during Summer 2020
Aug 2018 – March 2019
Carver Innovation Center
Coordinator
- Designed and implemented the business plan for a new makerspace that included educational workshops, product
prototyping services, small scale manufacturing, and customized product retail sales - Operated digital fabrication technologies (laser cutting, vinyl cutting, 3D printing) to manufacture client projects, lead workshops, and develop customizable retail products
Aug 2015 – June 2018
Perspectives Charter Schools – Rodney D. Joslin Campus
STEM Teacher
- Developed full year class curricula related to fields of science and engineering: Introduction to Engineering (Grades 6-12), Life Science (Grade 7), Physical Science (Grade 8), Scientific Inquiry: Best Practices as a Scientist (Grades 6-9), and Electrical Engineering (Grades 6-12)
- Conceptualized and ran STEM focused after school programs for video game development, 3D design, and web development
- Founded and coached school’s FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team for students in Grades 6-12
June 2015 – August 2015
Chicago Children’s Museum
Maker Corps Member
- Created new programming for children to have hands-on experiences with science and technology
- Assisted children and families with various programs, tools, and design materials in Tinkering Lab
May 2015 – August 2015
Project SYNCERE
Engineering Program Facilitator
- Developed curricula for middle and high school class programs related to STEM topics
- Instructed a 6-week engineering summer camp program for 28 high school students
Sept 2014 – May 2015
Fluid Dynamics Research Center, Illinois Institute of Technology
Undergraduate Reseacher with Dr. Dietmar Rempfer
- Created a meshfree data processing method for wind turbine simulations using Star CCM+ CFD software
June 2014 – August 2014
Texas A&M University, Aerospace Department
Undergraduate Reseacher with Dr. Sharath Girimaji
- Analyzed hydrodynamics of fish locomotion utilizing ANSYS CFD software
- Engineered a mechanical fish fin used with water tunnel flow visualization via particle image velocimetry
Jan 2013 – May 2015
IIT Office of Campus Life
Student Assistant
- Assisted students, parents, and faculty with queries about student life at IIT
- Setup and operated orientation materials and programs for incoming students
May 2012 – August 2012
Museum of Science and Industry
Guest Programs Intern
- Facilitated guest programs that are grounded in science, technology, engineering and medicine
- Led classroom style learning experiences, applied inquiry-based approach with open-ended questions
Related Experience
June 2016 – May 2018
Teach for America
Corps Member
- Participated in 2-year intensive training AmeriCorps program to develop skills in best teaching practices to achieve significant gains in student achievement
Jan 2015 – June 2015
Interprofessional Project: Makerlab Integration into High School Curriculums
- Created training workshop for teachers to integrate makerlabs into NGSS compliant curriculums
- Advised the Southland Metropolitan Higher Education Consortium about makerlab integration in schools
Sept 2014 – Dec 2016
Museum of Science and Industry – Wanger Fab Lab Volunteer
- Assisted the facilitation of Fab Lab workshops involving 2D and 3D digital design processes
- Operated 3D printers, laser cutters, and vinyl cutters for guests during workshops
Jan 2014 – May 2015
Spirulina Algae Cultivation
- Spearheaded and lead a project to develop a spirulina algae cultivation system for home use
- Investigated the conditions for best algae growth rate and started development of an automated monitoring and
farming system for spirulina algae
Aug 2014 – April 2015
Parker Hannafin Chainless Challenge
- Designed and built a hydraulic powered bicycle as part of a Parker Hannifin sponsored competition
- Oversaw assembly of the hydraulic circuit and the mounting hardware design
Aug 2013 – Dec 2013
Interprofessional Project: Developing Sustainable Production Support Systems
- Consulted for Quam-Nicholas Company to identify system improvements for powder coating manufacturing process
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to create resources for recommended manufacturing improvements
Computer Skills
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
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