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California, United States

Middleton, Wi, Us

Private Swim Instruction primarily for children ranging from 3 years old through teenage years

Eugene, Oregon, Us

Guides editorial content planning for Rave Finance section, develops ranking methodology for credit card and consumer finance rankings, researches and writes site Finance content, and represents Rave Finance in public fora.

Burbank, Ca, Us

-Department - Ride & Show Engineering• Planning, estimating, managing, and prioritizing multiple short term and long term projects concurrently• Working collaboratively with both internal (architecture, facilities, controls, electrical, and creative teams) and external groups (contractors, vendors, and suppliers) to ensure effective project progress and Resort stakeholder satisfaction• Extensive knowledge of industry and engineering standards and regulations as applicable to project requirements• Technical writing of acceptance test plans, procedures, and reports identifying quantifiable acceptance criteria• Responsible for writing and reviewing engineering change orders, engineering change forms, and temporary variances as cognizant engineer for multiple attractions• Designing of components and assemblies/subassemblies using SolidWorks and AutoCAD Mechanical• Reviewing component specifications and selecting materials per design and project scope requirements• Performing strength and fatigue analysis of components, assemblies, and weldments using ANSYS FEA software• Instrumentation Team Cross-Utilization- Perform annual mechanical and electrical systems testing of attractions in accordance with state regulatory requirements and support capital project testing as needed - Design and implement testing procedures dependent on theme park needs- Process acceleration data using MATLAB script - Rewrote MATLAB script to further automate data processing, saving 5+ hours per each attraction’s data

Burbank, Ca, Us

• Utilized Solidworks for re-design of mechanical testing equipment to incorporate engineering requirements in conformance with updated standards• Assisted senior level engineers on attraction based projects, reinforcing understanding of ride mechanical systems and applications• Updated AutoCAD and Solidworks drawings to reflect mechanical upgrades, modifications, and as-built conditions• Post-processing and preparation of attraction acceleration data for engineering analysis and reports• Wrote and edited technical reports for both ride and show elements• Tolerance stack up and dimensional analysis for coaster restraint system to improve manufacturability and assembly

Burbank, Ca, Us

• Troubleshot infrared emitters and Disney handheld devices for satisfactory guest experiences• Expanded infrastructure documentation and implemented additional services for various attractions via emitter installation and content GPS triggering• Programmed assistive listening, audio description, and handheld captioning services• Interfaced with Guest Relations team to identify common guest concerns and suitable solutions

Anaheim, Us

• Led cast members in running a safe, courteous, and efficient operation daily• Developed quick decision making ability, strong communication, and human resource management in a fast paced work environment• Met regularly with leadership team and management to discuss suggestions for operational improvement

Anaheim, Us

• Utilized and strengthened communication skills to provide courteous customer service• Implemented strategies to increase efficiency while maintaining safe procedures

Anaheim, Us

• Developed professional networking skills through in-class learning and informational interviews• Established an understanding of wide scale theme park operations and procedures

Long Beach, Ca, Us

• Learned key skills in the study of additive manufacturing via fused deposition modeling and polyjet technologies• Worked collaboratively with the lab assistant and research professor to establish new testing procedures and guidelines• Modeled 3D lattice structures utilizing NetFabb Structures and Solidworks for testing of material mechanical properties• Troubleshot FDM printers and 3D printing programs

Long Beach, Ca, Us

• Provided supplemental instruction in physics, mathematics, and engineering courses to strengthen students' comprehension• Catered to students' learning styles to increase retention and accelerate learning• Fortified instructional and communication skills resulting in an increase in students' proficiency and course grades