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Ventura, CA, US

Ventura, California

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Evaluated influence of fiber type, stitch length, and yarn structure on heat flow, surface friction, and compression properties of various knit fabrics and their interaction with human skin
• Developed a novel Textile Stroking Apparatus capable of measuring textile-skin friction of a skin-stroking caress and created a standard operating procedure to assist others in proper use of the machine
• Wrote comprehensive literature review on fabric-skin tactile interaction and how it is measured
• Investigated the physiological and perceptual experience of fabric-skin tactile interactions that induced affective response

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Challenged students to think outside of standard educational classroom learning environment to prepare them for industry with a relevant research problem defined by a company sponsor
• Graded assignments and gave project feedback in a timely fashion
• Lectured to 90+ students in absence of professor
• Supported equipment upkeep in prototyping lab and trained students in proper use of various testing machines totaling over $50,000

Hawaiian Islands

• Conducted materials development research to develop innovative and commercially feasible products, primarily involving technical textiles
• Guided scale-up efforts to transition demonstrated lab scale technologies to pilot scale demonstrations in a manufacturing type environment
• Collaborated on multiple research & development projects as a member of cross-functional teams of engineers, scientists, and designers from various disciplines
• Wrote funded proposals for Department of Defense SBIR funding
• Assisted in Oceanit’s Design Thinking workshops to promote, teach, and apply Design Thinking principles both internally and externally within Hawaii as an instructor

• Investigated consumer complaints to determine root cause of product integrity issues in defective returns
• Negotiated with vendors to improve supply chain performance that improved product quality with a focus on reduced speed to market
• Delivered feedback to product managers and design teams on relevant product issues that impact cost or quality
• Conducted follow-up on internal and external audits to achieve continuous improvement to product design

Lenexa, KS

• Supported development process to ensure products met criteria for performance, cost, and manufacturability
• Assisted sourcing team to ensure external suppliers delivered quality products and materials in accordance with Hanes specifications
• Provided technical support to Design teams via in-house fabric testing and prototype development

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Textile Sciences And Engineering

Activities and Societies: NCAA Division I Soccer, Cornell Tradition FellowshipSpanish Minor

Master Of Science - Ms, Textile Sciences And Engineering

Activities and Societies: Club Soccer, Origami Club