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United States

United States

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States

Spearheading the organization's development into a prominent on-campus manufacturing facility.Instructing over 25 students in various workshop manufacturing techniques. Responsibilities include supporting customers in the production of parts for businesses and educational institutions, utilizing Prusa, Elegoo, Markforged, custom-built FDMs, and MakerBot printers. Additionally, leading research on carbon fiber composite applications for campus use and exploring additive materials.

Titusville, Florida, United States

Worked on the integration of the flight vehicle named Excelsior. Strategized and planned logistics to streamline manufacturing operations. Led efforts to ensure the successful completion of work orders, optimizing workflow efficiency. Utilized and enhanced software tools to improve operational processes. Conducted technical drawings and collaborated on vehicle and flight control testing. Coordinated cross-functional teams to meet production deadlines and maintain high-quality standards. Assisted in the preparation and execution of integration procedures, ensuring all components met stringent aerospace requirements. Managed inventory and procurement to support continuous production flow. Documented and analyzed integration and testing data to identify areas for improvement. Implemented best practices in assembly and quality assurance, contributing to the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process. Played a key role in problem-solving and troubleshooting during the integration and testing phases.

Melbourne, Florida, United States

Proficiently worked with carbon fiber composites, Markforged 3D printing, and metal components in the manufacturing process. Played a key role in creating work orders and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize production workflows. Collaborated effectively with veteran technicians and engineers.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Assisting members in designing products for store selves. Making renders of 3D models to communicate ideas to audiences more effectively. Working with plastic models to prototype new product design

Matlacha, Florida

Working at a local Flordia seafood market serving fresh seafood daily. Taking fish right off the boat and bringing it to the market.