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Gainesville, Fl, Us

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Worked on innovative and sustainable ways to develop a local circular economy by promoting reuse and finding ways to keep useful items destined for the landfill in circulation. Developed a keen understanding of value in the reuse system and how to market and promote items that were never considered for reuse. Led operations and staff of 35 for sustainability-focused nonprofit that operates 3 retail thrift stores in Gainesville. Promoted circular economic systems within industries to… Show more Worked on innovative and sustainable ways to develop a local circular economy by promoting reuse and finding ways to keep useful items destined for the landfill in circulation. Developed a keen understanding of value in the reuse system and how to market and promote items that were never considered for reuse. Led operations and staff of 35 for sustainability-focused nonprofit that operates 3 retail thrift stores in Gainesville. Promoted circular economic systems within industries to reduce waste. Built and maintained high-level organizational relationships with community business partners, local universities, and government officials. Served as member of Board of Directors since 2019.Key Accomplishments: (1) Helped grow the organization's revenue 6-fold over the course of 8 years. moving from single retail retail store with 5 staff members to 3 stores with 38 staff. Helped design and conduct studies to analyze material being thrown out curbside or brought to the landfill transfer station and tracked them determine dollar-amount-value, time-to-sell, weight, and type of item. Studies will be used to consult on changes to local reuse system and can help other communities understand the value of materials to be captured before entering their waste stream. Show less

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Sales and technical support specialist for neurofeedback software used by clinical psychologists. Sold EEGer neurofeedback software and hardware and gave Tier 1 and 2 technical support to users. Developed new electrode design and worked with software developer on feedback and improvements.Key Accomplishment: After noticing design/engineering flaws in the standard electrodes used by clinicians, I took it upon myself to design, prototype, and test a design that improved quality and… Show more Sales and technical support specialist for neurofeedback software used by clinical psychologists. Sold EEGer neurofeedback software and hardware and gave Tier 1 and 2 technical support to users. Developed new electrode design and worked with software developer on feedback and improvements.Key Accomplishment: After noticing design/engineering flaws in the standard electrodes used by clinicians, I took it upon myself to design, prototype, and test a design that improved quality and functionality of the electrodes. Requiring FDA approval, I took courses on how to certify the the device and began a production and quality control plan. Show less

Williston Fl

Company Support/Application Engineering: Worked with customers to design and quote vacuum ball valves for their specific application.Project Manager for new product development. See new product development through from initial design to prototype/beta testing to marketing.Design/R&D: Improve product lines, design new products, design tests for products and conduct the tests, test documentation, test report writing.Key Accomplishments: (1) Worked with large semiconductor… Show more Company Support/Application Engineering: Worked with customers to design and quote vacuum ball valves for their specific application.Project Manager for new product development. See new product development through from initial design to prototype/beta testing to marketing.Design/R&D: Improve product lines, design new products, design tests for products and conduct the tests, test documentation, test report writing.Key Accomplishments: (1) Worked with large semiconductor companies, such as Applied Materials and Creed, to develop customer specific ball vale design.(2) Designed, prototyped, tested, and marketed an improved high-conductance ball valve that replaced an older model. The new valve reduced manufacturing costs by over 20%, reduced failure points on the valve, and increased conductance. I worked with suppliers to source new materials and worked across company departments to bring the product to market. The product is still on the market today. https://ancorp.com/product-category/high-vacuum-valves/ball-valves/high-conductance-ball-valves-b/ Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Research in MEMS and MAVs 9Micro Air Vehicals)