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Lock Haven, Pa

Lead Paper Towel Converting Team objectives and strategy on team of cross functional process and controls experts• Developed project justification from concept through proposal, approval, install, and commission of new equipment to achieve process efficiency improvements and capability• Implemented new processes and utilized historian data to gain information on efficiency losses to identify target areas for future projects• Facilitated group root cause analysis and led team to implement failure elimination processes• Centerlined individual processes to improve operator training and equipment efficiency• Effectively communicated with equipment operators, quality and maintenance departments, raw materials suppliers, and contractors in a fast-paced work environment• Removed safety concerns and roadblocks for First Quality team members

Lock Haven, Pa

Collaborated with Operations and Product Development to execute new chemical and product trials to understand capability for next generation tissue grades• Performed research on historical data to determine process shifts and recommend lists of action items to operations• Executed trials to qualify and define specifications for raw materials

Produced two medical devices that assist a Geisinger Health System otolaryngologist in reducing the time needed to perform the measurement and sizing steps during a septal button placement procedure in collaboration with three other undergraduate Biomedical EngineersSummary of Responsibilities:- Problem identification and selection through clinical case observation and research- User needs and specification identification- Product proof of concept and feasibility testing- Product design, rapid-prototyping, manufacture, and validation testing- Product deliverables such as reports, memos, presentations, and fully-functioning devicesSkills: CAD (SolidWorks) design, material selection, FDA/ISO regulations, FMEA, product archeology analysis (market analysis, manufacturing techniques, cost, customer, competition, prior art, patentability, regulatory pathway, safety, standards), writing standard operating procedures (SOPs), intellectual property submission

Fort Detrick, Frederick, Maryland

Performed regenerative medicine research with Dr. George Klarmann, Ph.D. Summary of projects:- Characterizing combinations of processes for recovery of Human IPS Cells after cryopreservation. Delivered insight on each processes’ varying viability and pluripotency after culture- Exploring plausibility of binding and expressing growth factor protein on tissue scaffolds. Performed experiments such as protein purification, DNA cloning, Mesenchymal Stem Cell CultureSkills: Scientific Literature Research, Human IPS Cell Culture, Sterile Technique, Indirect Immunofluorescence Microscopy, Protein Purification, DNA Cloning

Lock Haven, Pa

Improved converting and manufacturing processes for bath tissue and paper towelsSummary of Projects:- Redesigning mechanical layout of product ramp. Reduced failures and minimized product waste- Revising equipment downtime tree through active communication with on and offsite team members. Provided more informative data for future trials- Leading glue and equipment trials that statistically analyzed new and past performance. Created savings for FQT by reducing downtime and wasteSkills: Statistical Analysis in MiniTab, Data Collection and Interpretation in Excel, Excel Spreadsheet Management, Mechanical Design, Project Proposals and Results Reports, On/Off-site Team Member Communication

Bachelor’S Degree, Biomedical Engineering, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Study Group Leader and Tutor for Organic Chemistry, Residential Advisor, Bucknell Campus Box Office Student.

Semester Study Abroad, Biomedical Engineering

Spent the fall semester studying abroad in Galway, Ireland at the National University of Ireland, Galway.