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Redesigned a website utilizing human factors and user experience techniques; created site maps, competitor analysis, ran focus groups, evaluated with a heuristic checklist, created personas, and modeled the new siteOptimized designs for Lafayette Psychology, Cabana Newport Restaurant, and my senior design project using website builders and HTML coding

Newport, RI

Bartend at Cabana bar and restaurant in Newport, RI.Work events, dining customers, and bar patronsOrganize inventory, manage servers bartenders and barbacks in my section, and train new employees

Easton, PA

Worked on a team of 7 to design, prototype, and manufacture an industrial grade combat robotLead all communication efforts with panels of students and professors and on a websiteDeveloped, analyzed, and evaluated models and prototypes to meet metrics, constraints, and deliverablesCoordinated long term timelines and delegate tasks to members based on.

Easton, Pennsylvania, United States

Selected to design the orientation program for Lafayette College’s incoming first year students. Served as Director of Orientation program for AY 2021-2022. Attended meetings with campus administrators to design orientation weekend and welcome week programming. Oversaw orientation staff selection. Lead & directly managed 12 first year students throughout.

Canton, Massachusetts, United States

• Created and updated new and existing models of medical devices for endoscopy using Autodesk Fusion 360
• Elevated 3D renderings to include physically accurate systems that incorporate real constraints and motions
• Generated 2D drawings and revised prototypes including proper dimensioning for both machine and plastic injection production. Drawings have been submitted for patents
• Continuously updated the bill of materials, and worked with medical grade fits and tolerances
• Collaborated with senior engineers to fulfill the scope of each project and iterate device designs
• Introduced senior management to new technology features of Fusion 360 which increased the ability to share prototypes efficiently and accurately and improved collaboration

Easton, PA

• Instructed students machining a gearbox with copper and plastic gears, stainless steel shafts and a base
• Taught students the mechanics of the lathe and mill to drill, mill, cut gears, and knurl
• Handled all sand blasting, spray paint and broaching projects

New Shoreham, Rhode Island, United States

Worked as a team to provide efficient and excellent customer service for hundreds of customersManaged the supply inventories, trained staff on all kitchen policies, COVID safety and food preparation

Portsmouth, RI

• Manage a staff of 4 tour guides and safety operators for a busy tourist attraction in the Newport, RI region.
• Train new employees on rail tour logistics, company policies and procedures.
• Distribute materials to all groups, handle any questions and resolve issues.
• Maintain equipment and conduct safety checks on all cars.
• Put own spin on tour points, such as making jokes and providing insightful commentary
• Work with management to shedule large groups and meet the needs of all riders.

Warren, RI

Served food and beverages to customers. Handled customer requests and resolved issuesWorked as a team to provide quick and efficient service in a fast paced summer tourist spotRestocked food items and maintained a neat and tidy kitchenWorked the fryolater

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

High School Diploma