Anna Harrison Email & Phone Number

Austell, Ga, Us

Greater Atlanta Area

- Instructor for introductory and advanced kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, wilderness survival, map & compass navigation, and overnight backpacking courses.- Assist with customer inquiries and ensure all customer needs are met.- Prepare logistics for classes, including first aid kit assignments, gear prep, and communications.- Have received positive reviews on REI's website as well as Google Maps reviews.

Atlanta, Georgia

As President (Jan-Dec 2017):- Managed ~200 volunteer staff, serving as liaison between volunteers, professional staff, and campus administrators- Oversaw 45% increase in number of trips run, and 23% increase in number of participants served- Founded the ORGT Alumni Connection- Planned & executed two executive board leadership retreats- Provided direction and vision for the organization- Chaired exec board of 15 student leaders- Oversaw organization growth and expansion, including expeditions to 6/7 continents- Represented student interests throughout hiring a third full-time staff memberExpedition Leader- Co-led sea kayaking and backpacking wilderness expeditions to Iceland (2016), Chile (2016-17), Croatia (twice in 2017), Acadia National Park (2014), and Florida (2015). Combined total of 60 days leadinglong (6+ day) expeditions in the field.- Successfully applied for underwriting for three expeditions -- Iceland, Florida, and Acadia National Park expeditions.- Interviewed, recruited, and trained teams for these expeditions.- Coordinated a wilderness medical evacuation in the highlands of Iceland.Senior Trip Leader - Backpacking & Sea Kayaking- Logged 10,000+ volunteer hours and staffed over 100 (mostly multi-day) trips since October 2013.- Coordinated and staffed 8 mini-expeditions (4-6 days).- Evaluates staff on readiness to lead trips; mentors younger staff; builds organizational culture.Other Leadership Roles- Attended AORE 2014; assisted in planning, hosting AORE 2015, including developing lists of localeateries and hotels for AORE guests.- Recruiting, organizing ORGT’s AORE 2017 team, consisting of 10 students. This includes anapplication and interview process, team selection, team preparation, and purposeful reflection.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Greater Atlanta Area

GRANTS-Participated in multiple successful grant applications, totaling over $5 million awarded.-Organized multiple grant submissions, including a successful NIH U44 SBIR and DoD Phase II application.-Managed academic and clinical collaborator relationships, ensuring all deliverables are on time and satisfactory.ENGINEERING-Developed data analysis GUI to import, filter, and display array-based electrophysiological data.-Developed algorithms to track travelling waveform peaks, estimate conduction velocity, and display waveform propagation based on polynomial-based data interpolation.-Led electrode design and development, from specification definition to manufacturing. Communicated with contract manufacturers, stakeholders, and internal resources to ensure all needs were met in a timely manner.PROJECT MANAGEMENT-Spearheaded Quality Management System (QMS) implementation for medical device startup company.-Organized project to develop 32-channel recording system and multichannel stimulator, including specification determination, project update meetings, design reviews, regulatory consultant reviews, and prototype testing.MISCELLANEOUS-Organized the onboarding of new employees, including three interns and a senior engineer.-Organized multiple conferences including registering, reserving flights and hotels, and preparing itinerary.

Atlanta, Ga

- Developing novel peripheral nervous system interfaces- Designing and executing weekly subject studies- Interfacing with professionals including neurologists, academics, and suppliers

Atlanta, Georgia

- Automated device testing - Standardizing quality procedures- Troubleshooting devices - PCB design (OrCAD & PADS)- Process improvement- Worked with technicians to document and create training materials for manufacturing processes- Project management for software implementation, including selection and implementation of an MES and ERP system

Atlanta, Georgia

- Facilitate student and corporate groups in high and low ropes teambuilding and leadership development activities- Helping teams achieve unity and success through experience

Georgia Tech Housing

Freshman housing staff member. Foster a residence hall community contributing to social, intellectual, and cultural growth of freshmen.

Greater Atlanta Area

Developing Fitbit­-like device for wheelchair users; conducting subject studies and analyzing data.

John'S Creek, Ga

Organize and document Kaizen events; coordinate projects and follow up with project leads.Production data analysis including data reports and identifying areas to be improved.

Atlanta, Georgia

Use human subjects and noninvasive electrodes to detect levels of tactile stimulation. Developed project procedure and assisted in IRB and grant writing processes.

Bachelor’S Degree, Electrical Engineering

High School

Private boarding school in Andover, Massachusetts