EDUCATION
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University-Blacksburg, VA
GPA: 3.66
B.S. Materials Science and Engineering, 2014
Minor: Green Engineering
Objective: I am a recent college graduate looking to mature my professional skills and explore different engineering career paths.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Environmental Health & Safety Department-Blacksburg, VA
Health & Safety Training Intern
June 2013- September 2013
* Updated and compiled over a dozen safety training courses throughout Virginia Tech (hazardous chemicals, fire, gas, tractor, etc.)
* Assisted in training demonstrations and supported inspections of equipment operators as well as several laboratories
B.C Genesis -Floyd, VA
Quality & Research Intern May 2013- September 2013
* Evaluated polymeric surgical implants devices in a controlled contamination environment following GMP standards
* Measured extractables from chemically cleansed nano-cellulose pellicles to investigate purity and repeatability
* Validated protocols to determine cellulose content of surgical mesh and relating it to mechanical strength and stability
Innovative Particulate Materials Laboratory-Blacksburg, VA
Undergraduate Researcher
May 2012-December 2012
* Prepared LSM air electrodes and YSZ to study ceramic matrix composite (CMC) interactions in tri-layer solid oxide fuel cells
* Casted various self-healing glass compositions for SOFC research, prepared samples for X-Ray Diffraction analysis, and assisted in Coefficient of Thermal Expansion tests
* Developed titanium dioxide suspensions created with PAA and PEG to support porous material sintering research
Home Rx-Springfield, VA April 2009-Janruary 2010
* Top sales associate of a remodeling company in which my position grew to train new employees and develop new pitch scripts
AWARDS/RESEARCH PROJECTS:
First Place Outstanding Senior Design Project: Silicon Carbide Firearm Barrel Applications July 2013- May 2014
* Awarded by ABET representatives and the Virginia Tech Materials Science & Engineering Faculty
* Designed research project that determined SiC can exceed various benchmark properties of AISI 4140 steel for rifle barrels
* Reduced budget cost by 90%, found material vendors, developed standardized testing procedures, and studied data for solutions
* Evaluated SiC and steel for mechanical failure, density, corrosion, abrasion, thermal properties, and factor of safety
QuikShot Ceramic Firearm Components January 2013-May 2013
* Created a business model/technical proposal to design and manufacture reaction-bonded silicon nitride gun slides
* Optimized operating procedures, equipment, and machinery functions to reduce processing time and cost
Effects of Crystallization Temperature on Hardness and Crystal Size of Lithium Disilicate August 2012-December 2012
* Determined an experimental plan to develop optimum heat treatment process for lithium disilicate in a five-person team
* Prepared glass- ceramic samples, increased hardness by 20%, and doubled crystal-grain growth ratios seen by Zeiss microscopes
Structural Phase Study of Bismuth-Tin Alloys January 2011-May 2011
* Managed a group to determine the relationship between the mechanical properties and eutectic composition of Bi...
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