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Aachen, Nrw, De

Herzogenrath, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Online

- Provided German-to-English translation services via online vendors - Advertised services to a target demographic through the use of key words, phrases - Handled client communication, established billing rates, and managed deadlines - Practiced and improved German language skills in a wide variety of applications - Cultivated repeat customers and achieved a 5/5 star rating

Kreisfreie Stadt Aachen Area, Germany

- Conceptualized a new automated assembly process for diamond engraving tools - Designed and performed a series of feasibility experiments - Documented my work in the form of a master thesis - Supported team members in their duties and experiments - Used a diverse set of technical skills involving CAD, Excel, Python, and Web Development - Balanced time, money, and contract constraints of industry clients - Worked on the evaluation and procurement of new suppliers -… Show more - Conceptualized a new automated assembly process for diamond engraving tools - Designed and performed a series of feasibility experiments - Documented my work in the form of a master thesis - Supported team members in their duties and experiments - Used a diverse set of technical skills involving CAD, Excel, Python, and Web Development - Balanced time, money, and contract constraints of industry clients - Worked on the evaluation and procurement of new suppliers - Collaborated in both German and English with internal and external contacts Show less

Dortmund Area, Germany

- Compiled and analysed various data sources in order to estimate the yearly turnover of planetary gears in various heavy machinery segments*. - Communicated fluently in two languages (English and German, both written and spoken) as a part of a bilingual work environment. - Identified emerging market trends and weighed their technical implications by interviewing academic experts. - Attended the SMM Maritime Trade Fair in Hamburg, Germany in order to interview market participants… Show more - Compiled and analysed various data sources in order to estimate the yearly turnover of planetary gears in various heavy machinery segments*. - Communicated fluently in two languages (English and German, both written and spoken) as a part of a bilingual work environment. - Identified emerging market trends and weighed their technical implications by interviewing academic experts. - Attended the SMM Maritime Trade Fair in Hamburg, Germany in order to interview market participants in the Marine and Offshore segment.*Applicable Segments: Mining Machinery, Crawler Cranes, Marine Cranes, Cement, Sugar, and Recycling Industries Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Overhauled an internal computer testing tool by updating software and technical content. - Determined shortcomings of the present software via competitor benchmarking, stakeholder interviews, and empathy testing - Drafted, presented, and refined a requirements document for our software developers - Studied and referenced International Code Council building codes to update question database.

University Of Virginia

- Developed an improved cost model to estimate costs for a future offshore wind farm - Presented to members of the research group as well as a panel of external stakeholders - Composed a technical paper concerning my work that was published in an academic journal

University Of Virginia

- Enhanced, updated and maintained the UVA Engineering website. - Created and distributed monthly e-newsletters, as well as digital and print media. - Trained new hires and student workers in other departments.

International Residential College

- Studied leadership styles and mediation techniques to promote a safe and healthy living environment for 54 residents. - Conceptualized, planned, and implemented small events to engage the community. - Managed and budgeted an activity fund over the course of the year.

Waynesboro, Virginia

- Planned and implemented the migration of company assets to a new quality management system. - Documented my process and trained employees in order to continue my work after I left.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Production Systems Engineering

Activities and Societies: AEGEE Aachen Erasmus Tutor, BeBuddy Program I studied Production Systems Engineering at RWTH Aachen University.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity, UVA Club Triathlon Team, Trigon Engineering Society I studied Mechanical Engineering.