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Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

Bloomington, Mn

Bloomington, Minnesota

Lenexa, Ks

Aided the Continuous Improvement project by developing and improving standard specifications and calculations for company wide usage;Presented novel ideas to the Innovation Department and executive boards to ensure document accuracy in the field and improve customer value;Managed multiple systems and specifications with varied and changing priorities and deadlines;Communicated professionally and efficiently with clients and colleagues about changes, obstacles, and schedule… Show more Aided the Continuous Improvement project by developing and improving standard specifications and calculations for company wide usage;Presented novel ideas to the Innovation Department and executive boards to ensure document accuracy in the field and improve customer value;Managed multiple systems and specifications with varied and changing priorities and deadlines;Communicated professionally and efficiently with clients and colleagues about changes, obstacles, and schedule updates;Contributed to design and quality control inspection for combined cycle power plants, coal plant air quality control systems, and natural gas liquefaction plants. Show less

Developed specifications for mechanical systems conforming to client contract requirements and Kiewit design standards.

Worked with engineers and clients to develop shop drawings and connection details for custom louver orders.Used a variety of tools to determine the correct dimensions, components, and fasteners required for each product.Answered questions and concerns from customers, project managers, and manufacturing.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Entered and filled prescriptions. Worked with patients to ensure insurance and contact information was accurate. Worked as customer service to phone calls and walk-up patients.

Kansas City Area, Missouri

Owned and operated a small professional photography business specializing in wedding photography but also offering other portrait and commercial services. Started as an individual operation with other independent photographers assisting me when necessary, but eventually added a partner in 2008.

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Started as a bartender for corporate dinners and catered weddings, but was quickly asked to work as an event supervisor. Assisted the manager in supervising events with anywhere from 4 to 20 employees.

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Applied for a UNL grant to assist a professor in the Undergraduate Creative and Research Experiences (UCARE) program. Worked as a studio assistant or apprentice to ceramic artist Gail Kendall.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering

General Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Fine And Studio Arts

Activities and Societies: Clay Club