A mechanical design engineer, I design parts for the aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors. In my cross-functional role, I also do significant work in the manufacturing and quality departments.

I spent four and a half years studying to be a priest for the Diocese of St. Petersburg. These years included 2 years of philosophical education in Miami, FL, 2 years of graduate-level theological education in Boynton Beach, FL, and many experiences working within churches in Tampa/St. Petersburg. These years contributed to the development of the following skills:- Leadership- Public Speaking and Communication- The ability to work well across diverse cultures- A consistent attitude of respect towards others

An intern with the Clinical Pastoral Education program, I spent over 2 months working 40 hours per week as a chaplain. The role of the chaplains at TGH is both professional and pastoral. This unique experience was an opportunity to grow in several ways, including:- Self-Confidence- Communication skills- Interpersonal Relationship skills- Listening skills

While in college, I worked 20 hours a week at Siemens Energy. I provided support to project managers who oversaw major service projects for turbines and generators throughout North America. My duties included:- Pulling Drawings, BOM’s, Nonconformance reports, etc. from SAP- Creating an SAP user guide for the department- Developing a SharePoint Site for a CT upgrade program- Reading through contracts to find and input information into a project database- Developing a system of searching for missing parts on shipments for generator rewindsThis experience also provided me with an understanding of the power generation industry and the operation of power plants:- Online ST/CT/Generator courses- Visits to outages at Stanton Energy Center (ST) and Midulla Generating Station (CT)