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Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Co, Us

Irvine, California, Us

Kansas City, Mo, Us

- Design substation components from initial concept to final design, ensuring correct materials, calculations and cables- Communicate with project managers, quality reviewers, drafters, and clients to meet deadlines and address problems- Conceive, support and implement training programs to further professional and technical development over whole department- Assist with interviews of candidates, providing thoughtful and constructive feedback- Volunteer with STEM outreach efforts, creating partnerships with local organizations- Formed regional office collective to research ways to increase sustainability through project work, office initiatives, and keeping up with legislative changes - As Secretary for inaugural disability ERG; collaborated on strategic plan, organization chart, and administration file storage. Schedule and notate all meetings

Juno Beach, Fl, Us

As a distribution engineer, I was responsible for helping our customers achieve their power needs. This involved working on a diverse cross-section of projects, from small single family homes up to large commercial projects. For each project, I was involved in communicating and coordinating with our customers, our contractors and our crews to ensure that everyone is on the same page to get the work done. •Designed projects to maintain and enhance the electrical grid in compliance with state, local government, and company safety requirements and standards. •Coordinated with crew supervisors, material planners, contractors and customers to ensure that work is completed in a timely manner•Problem solved and fulfilled customer needs of all types from residential single family home owners to large commercial developments•Attention to detail regarding project management and able to manage multiple projects at various stages simultaneously •Presented wellness advice during monthly safety meeting and distributed information on health topics•Responsible for professional development of new hires and interns, providing training on aspects of the job, creating a welcoming environment and assisting with any questions•Increased customer participation in new program by 50 points (28%-78%) by assisting fellow engineers and customers navigate problems•Engaged in company wide effort to uplift marginalized community members and increase diversity, equality and equity at NextEra Energy

In my role as lighting director, I was in charge of helping to set the mood of the venue to suit the client's wishes with the lighting provided. I used the lights to help create unique shows every night that complemented and enhanced and elevated the musical experience for patrons. I also helped with loading in, setting up, and loading out any lighting and audio equipment that touring bands brought with them.•Communicated with​ artist management ​to​ ​implement​ desired ​lighting​ ​and​ ​mood​ ​in​ ​venue​ •Created​ ​unique​ ​shows​ ​every​ ​night​ ​that​ ​complement​ ​and​ ​enhance​d ​the​ ​musical​ ​experience•Assisted​ ​with​ ​load​ ​in,​ ​set​ ​up​ ​and​ ​load​ ​out​ ​of​ ​lighting​ ​and​ ​audio​ ​equipment•Mentored and directed new staff

Brooklyn, New York, Us

As Wellness Director, I was responsible for the health and wellbeing of ~100 campers and 60 staff in a wilderness environment. This included maintaining their current health by administering medication, and teaching preventative health measures. I also tended to all medical incidents, both emergency and non-emergency, determining whether further medical attention was needed and in what form. The role also required documentation of all incidents and communication with camper guardians about all medical concerns.•Responsible​ ​for​ ​the​ ​health​ ​and​ ​wellbeing​ ​of​ ​140 campers and staff​ ​in​ ​a​ ​wilderness​ ​environment​ ​and communicated​ ​with​ ​camper​ ​guardians​ ​over​​ ​medical​ ​concerns•Supervised ​wellness​ ​assistant​ ​and​ ​ensured​ ​all​ ​camp​ ​staff​ ​followed​ ​proper​ ​medical​ ​protocol•Administered​ ​medications​ ​and​ ​attended​ ​to​ ​all​ ​medical​ ​emergencies•Created​ ​daily​ ​activity​ ​programs​ ​for​ ​at-risk​ ​youth​ ​aged​ ​8​ ​–​ ​14​ ​and​ ​led​ ​activities​ ​in​ ​hiking,​ ​crafts,​ ​team building​ ​and​ ​survival

• Prepared party venues to customer’s wishes, served food and drink, and cleared venue• Ensured that guest's needs are met while serving food in a fast paced environment• Filed orders, answered phones, updated website and worked with Microsoft Access• Delivered and set up food at companies, private homes, churches and hospitals

•Assisted with setting up, cleaning and testing a multitude of different light types•Removed and replaced faulty component of lights•Assured that lighting equipment was complete and ready to leave the facility on time•Directed other workers in various tasks•Completed tasks independently

•Unloaded and set up lighting and audio equipment in a safe manner•Ran lights for bands according to their requests•Assisted stage manager in multitude of tasks

•Maintained a clean work environment and ensured that goods are fully stocked•Served ice cream to customer’s preferences and answered questions regarding our products•Appropriately suggested items when customers struggle with deciding•Made a variety of coffee drinks to a high standard

Brooklyn, New York, Us

As group leader and lifeguard, I was responsible for providing care and guidance for at-risk children ages 7-14 during two week sessions. This included devising stimulating, exciting programs for the children every day and leading numerous overnight hiking and canoeing expeditions. As a lake lifeguard, I ensured a fun and safe environment for people swimming in the lake and taught swimming and canoeing.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

• Made sandwiches and wraps to customer's preferences quickly but to a high standard • Ensured that the shelves were fully stocked and that everything was clean to the health code expectations

• Aided in the social, mental and educational development of three children, ages 3, 4 and 8.• Performed household duties such as cleaning, shopping, and other errands. • Cared for the daily needs of the children.

• Assisted 6th -12th grade students with homework in all subjects and helped students write college application essays and prepare for the SAT’s• Classroom support in 6th grade Math and English class, providing one on one help for students

• Responsible for supervising and entertaining 6 – 16 year old children• Cared for large groups of children in a week long sleepaway session• Assisted on day outings for water based activities

• Supervised a group of people with special needs doing gardening tasks• Maintained, harvested and sorted fruit and vegetables in preparation for delivery

Bachelor’S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

High School, High School Diploma