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Duxbury, Ma, Us

Duxbury, Ma

Norwood, Massachusetts, United States

Irvine, California, United States

Led the development of new manufacturing aids for heart valve assembly. Designed innovative solutions, collaborated with cross-functional teams, constructed prototypes by employing laser cutting and 3D printing technology, and lead user trials for feedback. Conducted a yellow belt project to reduce the amount of time spent removing particulate and fibers during valve assembly. Utilizing Six Sigma tools and techniques, successfully organized and executed a new in-line fiber removal process that reduced manufacturing cycle times by 70%. Spearheaded the successful development, organization, and timely shipment of three distinct valve sewing aid models, creating over 100 parts while collaborating closely with vendors and engineers.

Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States

Executed projects such as supplier changes, regulatory and compliance driven projects, process development and improvement, as well as design changes with intention of developing technical, social and ethical skills. Devised engineering studies, helping to prepare procedures to test suture designs, perform data analysis, and write reports, providing customers with requested, urgent information on time. Initiated and fulfilled over twenty customer sample requests, submitting sample orders and fulfilling orders with requested engineering certifications two weeks ahead of customer’s request date. Ensured projects were developed and documented compliant with the quality system, leading technical reviews and successfully routing documents for approval with minimum feedback to advance project timelines. Trained in suture braiding and quality testing procedures, manufacturing custom braids and testing material strength and appearance with quality tests such as diameter and pick count.

Marshfield, Massachusetts, United States

Provided excellent customer service at an extremely busy breakfast and lunch restaurant.

Massachusetts, United States

Taught scientific enrichment courses to elementary aged students. Reinforced scientific principles through hands-on STEM themed art activities.

Bachelor Of Science In Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: MEDesign

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude Society, The Science Prize Recipient, Wales Prize in Physics Recipient, Board Member of Girls Who Code.