Returned to the Avionics Engineering team at United for a third, yearlong internship to take on and lead more complex projects working towards a full-time role on the team post-graduation.• Led the engineering effort towards improving the installation program and reliability of a flight deck power system and bring it up to a functional, reliable tool for United’s Pilot electronic flight bags• Collaborated with finance and procurement teams to finalize a plan for obsolescence replacement… Show more Returned to the Avionics Engineering team at United for a third, yearlong internship to take on and lead more complex projects working towards a full-time role on the team post-graduation.• Led the engineering effort towards improving the installation program and reliability of a flight deck power system and bring it up to a functional, reliable tool for United’s Pilot electronic flight bags• Collaborated with finance and procurement teams to finalize a plan for obsolescence replacement of out-of-date emergency locator equipment that prioritized both regulatory compliance and the minimization of immediate cash outflow during the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on United’s business Show less

My second United internship pivoted to a different team in technical operations which has ownership of aircraft manuals and parts lists and works with maintenance programs to create task cards that fulfill scheduled maintenance requirements.• Completed in-depth analysis of aircraft task cards and manuals to identify safety, compliance, and efficiency improvements which will ensure the safe and reliable operation of United’s aircraft• Performed a full root-cause analysis of United’s… Show more My second United internship pivoted to a different team in technical operations which has ownership of aircraft manuals and parts lists and works with maintenance programs to create task cards that fulfill scheduled maintenance requirements.• Completed in-depth analysis of aircraft task cards and manuals to identify safety, compliance, and efficiency improvements which will ensure the safe and reliable operation of United’s aircraft• Performed a full root-cause analysis of United’s incorrect part installation (IPI) data from 2016 to 2019 which identified necessary improvements to part catalogs, maintenance manuals, and training materials leading to a reduction in FAA-reportable IPIs in the following months• Built a relationship model between task cards and maintenance specifications to accelerate the future bridging and repackaging of maintenance check programs which will save United the cost of hiring outside consultants on these projects Show less

Supported ATA Chapters 23, 24, 31, and 46 (Communications, Electrical Power, Indicating/Recording, and Information Systems) by authoring engineering documents and researching systems. Learned about the processes and systems involved in maintaining a safe, reliable fleet of over 800 aircraft.• Authored over 10 engineering change requests to update aircraft manuals and parts catalogues• Revised an engineering authorization to accelerate the implementation of an aircraft modification… Show more Supported ATA Chapters 23, 24, 31, and 46 (Communications, Electrical Power, Indicating/Recording, and Information Systems) by authoring engineering documents and researching systems. Learned about the processes and systems involved in maintaining a safe, reliable fleet of over 800 aircraft.• Authored over 10 engineering change requests to update aircraft manuals and parts catalogues• Revised an engineering authorization to accelerate the implementation of an aircraft modification program which enhanced the functionality of cockpit voice recorders on the Boeing 737 NG fleet in accordance with a regulatory directive• Evaluated the feasibility of using gel gaskets in lieu of sealant on United’s new Boeing 737 MAX fleet and wrote authorizations to add gel gasket procedures to the associated manuals• Saving United money by researching the cause of and implementing programmatic solutions to reliability problems on the Boeing 767 interphone and public-address system which have resulted in costly delays• Provided on-site engineering support for several pilot projects from minor circuit breaker inspections to a major alteration to install Swift Broadband satellite communications on an narrow-body aircraft Show less

Working with other students in a team of 20 from across engineering disciplines including mechanical, civil, electrical, and software engineering to design, prototype, and manufacture a hyperloop pod which will be entered into the national pod competition in summer 2019.• Assessing design priorities to make hardware and software design choices• Developing feedback control system, pod health dashboard, and electrical hardware design• Preliminary design approved by SpaceX in November… Show more Working with other students in a team of 20 from across engineering disciplines including mechanical, civil, electrical, and software engineering to design, prototype, and manufacture a hyperloop pod which will be entered into the national pod competition in summer 2019.• Assessing design priorities to make hardware and software design choices• Developing feedback control system, pod health dashboard, and electrical hardware design• Preliminary design approved by SpaceX in November 2018 Show less

Took ownership of student inquiries about technical questions, general online course issues, and frequently asked questions related to student affairs through multiple mediums (phone, email, and live chat).• Used Salesforce to track engagement and identify students in need of extra help• Managed a proprietary online course management system (CMS) for 15+ universities• Administered Adobe Connect virtual conference system for classroom use

Worked across physical and digital platforms in a team of 10 to mobilize the Airbnb host community to advocate for progressive and fair home sharing legislation across Southern California.• Analyzed host and guest user data to target individuals for campaign outreach efforts based on their unique characteristics (number of listings, type of listing, geographic location, etc.)• Held individual one-on-one meetings with over 100 hosts to hear stories and create personas• Led individual… Show more Worked across physical and digital platforms in a team of 10 to mobilize the Airbnb host community to advocate for progressive and fair home sharing legislation across Southern California.• Analyzed host and guest user data to target individuals for campaign outreach efforts based on their unique characteristics (number of listings, type of listing, geographic location, etc.)• Held individual one-on-one meetings with over 100 hosts to hear stories and create personas• Led individual and group trainings on advocacy techniques and persuasion skills for hosts to use at City Council hearings and other public events• Performed policy research on short term rental regulations and their impact; presented research findings to the mobilization team leadership Show less

As the local campaign organizer for the Littleton/Centennial region in Arapahoe County, Colorado, I served as the point person for all volunteer and voter contact activities to support the election of Democrats for Federal office.• Attained rank of #1 performing organizer in region with nearly 200 volunteers active• Recruited and managed 5 distinct volunteer teams while leading both one on one and group trainings to ensure positive interactions with constituents and voters… Show more As the local campaign organizer for the Littleton/Centennial region in Arapahoe County, Colorado, I served as the point person for all volunteer and voter contact activities to support the election of Democrats for Federal office.• Attained rank of #1 performing organizer in region with nearly 200 volunteers active• Recruited and managed 5 distinct volunteer teams while leading both one on one and group trainings to ensure positive interactions with constituents and voters, resulting in over 10,000 voter contact attempts• Engaged in effective and persistent outreach in order to meet strict goals and deadlines• Executed a field campaign with persuasive language to maximize voter activation• Conducted an aggressive get out the vote effort to achieve the 4th highest voter turnout in the United States Show less

Led a 7 member commission of young adults in Durango to foster opportunities for youth in community engagement, service, and civic readiness. Successfully produced 3 annual Youth Expos to showcase local and regional resources for education, volunteering, employment, and workforce readiness. Created a functional website as one-stop location for our work and city events with relevance to youth, with links to job opportunities, internships, and more.

Assisted the campaign manager to incorporate direct voter contact into the local ballot initiative campaign which sought to place a fee on single-use disposable shopping bags. Recruited volunteers and encouraged community engagement with the campaign and issue through social media, direct mail, and public events/ photo-ops with our mascot, the Bag Monster. Developed a literature piece to use in canvasses and direct mail. Held two fundraisers for the ballot issue campaign.

Led the efforts, in conjunction with a regional field director, to provide outreach to voters in Manhattan and the Bronx. Developed a bilingual message to sell Speaker Christine Quinn’s candidacy to the voters of New York. Utilized a networked telephony system to cultivate maximum constituent feedback.

Worked under the leadership of a campaign field organizer to create inroads into local community organizations and trained volunteers and community partners to spread our message and to recruit campaign partners. Delegated duties to local teams to self-sustain and build out their own operations while adhering to strict reporting goals and deadlines.