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Alexandria, VA, US

Washington D.C. Metro Area

University Of Maryland, College Park, MD

• Maintained constant communication with Resident Life staff to ensure cohesiveness within department
• Resolved impromptu student concerns as part of on call crisis management system for 560 residents
• Served as liaison between students and various campus resources and personnel
• Planned frequent floor events focused around resident introduction, interaction, and forming identity
• Completed incident reports promptly after every violation of residence hall rules

University Of Maryland, College Park

• Worked in a team of students, alumni, and professors to design Automated Visually-guided Intelligent strawberry De-calyx machine (AVID)
• Modified machine lighting enclosure to meet IP69K/NEMA 4X ingress protection ratings and increase efficiency of replacing lights
• Calibrated 100% accurate rejection system setup by conducting 40 tests of 100 strawberries each
• Applied principles of machine design to develop more reliable rack and pinion conveyor system
• Calibrated delay and signal length for 16 circuit boards
• Generated CAD models and drawings for machine components using Autodesk Inventor

Jessup, MD

• Worked within a team of 10 engineers to alter engineering drawings reflecting custom client needs for evaporative cooling towers
• Harmonized functions between marketing, customer service, and engineering to deliver accurate product packages with industry leading turnaround times
• Retrofitted existing show unit with self-designed parts to prepare for road show with three week deadline
• Determined optimal design for factory wiring through analysis of cost, NEC compliance, and ease of assembly and updated all related part specifications to reflect redesigned wiring kit
• Learned and applied company specific design standards when creating sheet metal parts for manufacturing
• Established a strong understanding and skill set in TIG, MIG, and stick welding and acetylene torch cutting

Largo, MD

• Conducted 25 point opening inspection checklist for designated rides
• Briefed and debriefed riders about safety precautions and ride procedures prior to dispatch
• Operated flat rides and roller coasters while ensuring safety and satisfaction of all park guests
• Trained and assessed colleagues on ride operation protocol for ride certification
• Anticipated guest needs through observation and responded to concerns in courteous and timely manner