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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools at Charlotte East Language Academy (CELA)

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Subject matter expert for Bentley OpenRoads Designer. Supported 30+ engineering software products statewide for Department. Provided day to day customer support as well as BMP guidance to front-line staff. Additionally, integrated third party software into Department’s software environment, developed and maintained the Department’s technical documentation and standards, and conducted training sessions for wide spectrum of users (light to heavy). Audited consultants as part of quality assurance process.

Greater Atlanta Area

Assistant design squad leader for the I-285 Top End Express Lanes. Managed large amounts of data to develop concrete design solutions addressing operational and safety deficits in Atlanta’s largest highway system. Successfully collaborated with multiple design teams working in different locations. Employed groundbreaking software OpenRoads as part of state-wide pilot program, while delivering high quality end product.

Greater Atlanta Area

Mid-level Engineer: Practiced engineering design by working on a wide range of projects with minimal direction from supervising senior engineers. Proficiently practiced communication skills internally and externally: daily activities include client coordination, internal strategizing, and directing and developing mentees. Progressively and independently took on new responsibilities, challenges, and projects.

Greater Atlanta Area

Entry-level: Gained significant highway design experience by working on a wide range of large-scale projects, including urban arterials, rural and urban expressways, and interstates, under the direction of mentors and senior engineers. Exercised an attention to detail, organizational ability, and communication skills daily. Developed soft skills including teamwork, flexibility, initiative and ability to take on new projects and challenges. Developed engineering acumen in all aspects of roadway design including roadway alignments, cross-sections, drainage, and erosion and sedimentation control. Independently prepared concept reports and technical memos.Significant Project Experience includes: I-85 North Express Lane Extension, I-285 Top End Express Lanes (formerly “Revive 285”), Transform 285 / 400 – Independent Engineering, Downtown Connector Study.

San Francisco Bay Area

Working as a third-time cooperative education intern with Kimley-Horn, I collaborated with various teams within the transportation practice, including Geometric Roadway Design, Transportation Planning, and Traffic Operations. My responsibilities included work preparing design documents, utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D and the Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Working as a second-time cooperative education intern with Kimley-Horn, I collaborated with both local and national land development teams in order to serve clients such as Walmart and Publix. My responsibilities primarily included work on preparing design documents, utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D and the Microsoft Office suite of applications. Additionally, I independently conducted construction site visits to verify the proper implementation of erosion and sediment control measures.

Greater Atlanta Area

Working as a first-time cooperative education intern with Kimley-Horn, I collaborated with both local and national land development teams in order to serve clients such as Walmart, Porsche Cars North America, and the Atlanta Falcons. My responsibilities included work preparing design documents, utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D and the Microsoft Office suite of applications. Examples of such include due diligence reports, hydrology reports, and construction documents.

Bachelor’S Degree, Civil Engineering, 3.95 / 4.00

Activities and Societies: GT 1000 Team Leader, 2015: Mentored and led a diverse group of incoming civil and environmental engineering.

Exchange Student, Civil And Environmental Engineering, 4.00 / 4.00

Activities and Societies: Conversational Partner: Worked weekly with domestic University student on developing conversational English.