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Syracuse, New York, United States

Creating complete, functional, and safe electrical system designs for performance spaces.Review of input specifications. Management of submittal timelines. Tracking project progress and allocation of department resources for drawing completion.Reviewing submittal packages (drawings, orders, BOM, etc.). Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of drawing for assigned projects. Coordinating with mechanical engineering departments and conducting multidisciplinary drawing reviews.Providing support for estimating, product commissioning, installation, and service work when needed.Identifying nonconformities and initiating Corrective Action Reports and Supplier Corrective Action Reports, as needed.Working remotely from Huntsville, AL.

Syracuse, New York, United States

Design and commissioning of controls solutions for performance spaces. Hoisting, lift, and variable acoustic applications. About 70% field work and 30% design work.Troubleshooting electrical circuits, processors, and communications networks of installed equipment in the field. Loading and debugging software.Designing and drawing electrical circuits for controls systems. Testing outgoing motors and starters. Requisitioning parts for controls projects. Designing user interfaces.Training end users and collaborating with consultants.Identifying non-conformities in ISO process and initiating Corrective Action Reports and Supplier Corrective Action Reports as needed.Skills: AutoCAD, PDM, Raynok Motion Control Software, SEW Movitools Motion Studio, Siemens PLC Programming with Step7 TIA PortalBegan working remotely June 2023 from Huntsville, AL.

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Collaborating with the College of Engineering Education to analyze the use of Freeform, a hybrid classroom format, within the existing mechanical engineering curriculum of multiple institutions. Investigating how adaptation to campus culture impacts student performance.Literature review with a focus on organizational culture and cultural dimensions on college campuses.Formation of a multi-institutional Cultural Consensus Survey that is adapted for students/faculty.Conducting background research on subject universities and pulling out cultural themes based on faculty, student, and staff interviews.

Warren, Rhode Island

Assembly, integration, and troubleshooting of control boxes. Building cables, following wiring schedules, and component testing.Concept generation, Fusion 360 modeling, and prototyping for custom automation effects.Machine fabrication, assembly, and testing. Continuous improvements to existing build guides for stock products.

West Lafayette, In

Worked with students to develop networking skills. Provided feedback on resumes and cover letters.Recorded and edited videos detailing the experience of military-affiliated students on campus.Raised awareness about the college experience for military students by participating in campus-wide outreach events.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Drafted scenic elements, automation equipment, and truck packs using AutoCAD.Involved in many bidding projects and continued client design negotiations throughout the revision process. Priced shows and wrote scope of work documentation.Managed purchase requests, made pricing inquiries to vendors, and assisted with end-of-month financial closings.

New Windsor, New York

Rotational internship through the areas of Engineering, Operations and Project Management, Carpentry, Steel Work, Automation, Scenic Art, and Machines (CNC Operation). Included an in-depth winch class and a personal chessboard project combining all departments.

Bachelor Of Science And Engineering - Bse, Multidisciplinary Engineering, 3.76/4.0

Activities and Societies: "All-American"​ Marching Band | Band and Orchestra & Women in Engineering Learning CommunityConcentration.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Theatre Design And Production, 3.79/4.0

Activities and Societies: USITTTechnical Designer (Spring 2020-present): Capstone project involved the design and construction.