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Plantation, Florida, United States

Collaborated in a cross-functional hardware team as the sole mechanical engineering taking on all mechanical design and development tasks· Designed and developed multiple product parts that required extensive research and mechanical knowledge to meet industry standards using SolidWorks.· Tested product prototypes using local 3D printer workshop as well as modifying parts using in-house tools· Successfully created and ran a thermal analysis using SolidWorks Flow Simulation based on a complex payShield 10K system to assist with testing new product thermal requirements.· Fostered relationships with Quality and Operations teams to resolve maintenance issues on payShield 10K by producing tolerance analyses and releasing product modifications.· Demonstrated autonomous capabilities by finding local resources and creating relationships with new vendors to create prototypes faster

Collaborated in new product development projects for both new and existing products for well-known brands such as Crockpot, Calphalon cookware and Oster blenders, while working within a cross-functional team. · Developed computer aided design models based on industrial design intent to transform concepts into manufacturable specifications.· Demonstrated fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes and materials to ensure cost efficient designs.· Participated in brainstorm activities to push the limits on product design while maintaining product integrity.· Demonstrated basic understanding of manufacturing tolerances and ability to apply nominal tolerances to CAD objects.· Used in-house rapid prototype technology to validate design concepts.· Commenced position with minimal knowledge of Creo Parametic and PTC Windchill and quickly earned responsibility for designing new and continuing 3D models and 2D drawings for new and ongoing projects.· Recognized by senior technical staff for meticulous modeling and drafting work performed on projects under strict deadlines.

Specializing in mathematics and spanish language, main goal and responsibility is guiding students to understand concepts of subject to ultimately achieve subject knowledge.

Delray Beach, Fl

Performed contamination assessments of sites with existing or pre-existing underground oil tanks. Kept up routine clerical and organizational tasks.· Participated as field agent to sample soil and groundwater to test for possible contamination.· Compiled laboratory results into structured spreadsheets based on collected groundwater and soil samples and drafted proposals and technical reports to be sent to the State of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection.

Boca Raton, Fl

Provided a high level of administrative support by performing various clerical and administrative duties such as filing, answering phone calls and filing documents electronically. Assisted a combination of four attorneys with a high volume of PIP litigation files by scheduling depositions and hearings of medical providers, patients and opposing counsel. Also served as interpret for Spanish speaking clients when needed.

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, The National.

Associate'S Degree

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society