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Metairie, Louisiana

• Assisted engineers with annual electric generation expansion planning by creating model input databases for electric generator emissions based upon EPA air emission standards, Title V permit reports, and state-specific renewable portfolio standards (RPS) implemented within 5 years• Participated in 20 – 30 year Electric Generation Analysis System (EGEAS) prediction studies that showed the types of electric generators that would exist due to increased load from electric vehicles and when hydroelectric power would be more economically viable than conventional renewable generation sources• Created charts for the presentation of annual findings of the EGEAS regional planning studies to technical professionals, stakeholders, and regulatory officials and wrote portions of the 2014 Midcontinent Transmission Expansion Plan (MTEP) report • Solved internal problems associated with inaccurate modeling of resource adequacy and process documentation

Lansing, Michigan

Performed groundwater field operations and bench-scale chemical testing activities to understand water quality control procedures and regulatory compliance objectives within water distribution department. Read EPA regulatory documentation in order to establish holistic connections to daily operations. Participated in facility tours, which developed a working knowledge of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution systems, drinking water processing and distribution, as well as LEED Certification criteria.

East Lansing, Michigan

Utilized applied research techniques to create a prediction model for determining the likelihood of substance prohibition based on regulation from the EPA, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, and European Union. Validated alternatives to phthalate, a substance in Abbott’s product manufacturing deemed restricted by prediction model, with mass transfer and cost analysis. Scheduled weekly tasks with team members and management to ensure objectives were being met. Communicated project outcomes through written and oral technical presentation.

East Lansing, Michigan

MSU Department of Food Science, Principal Investigator: James Pestka, Ph.D.• Independently performed several detail-oriented microbiology procedures • Wrote scientific protocols and trained research personnel• Communicated results of experiments through monthly oral presentation

Ann Arbor, Michigan

U of M Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Principal Investigator: Mark Russell, M.D.Planned, organized, and managed a personal research project that utilized immunoflorescence and confocal microscopy to determine localization of protein isoforms in cardiac myocytes. Quantified effectiveness of DNA replication in muscle cells from plasmid data acquisition. Communicated results through technical oral presentation

Master Of Science, Industrial Engineering, 3.00/4.00

Activities and Societies: Purdue Women’s Rugby ClubI have taken many courses related to power systems, economic optimization, project.

Bachelor Of Science, Bioengineering

Activities and Societies: National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, National Organization for the Professional.