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Jacksonville, FL

TECHNICAL SKILLS

CAD: NX 11 (CAD), SolidWorks, TurboCAD, Magics 3D Printing Software

Coding: Matlab, Python, Visual Studios (C++), Java, Ladder Logic, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP

Management/Documents: Inflow, Microsoft Project, Visio, Word, Excel & Powerpoint

Marketing: 3d Cart, SEO Profiler

Other: Rube Goldberg Machine, Production Lighting & Lyrics at Church of Eleven 22

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Jacksonville, FL

Research Assistant

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for gathering and analyzing mass experimental data for product development via Keyence VR - 3200 3D measurement system.
  • Responsible for collecting and analyzing mechanical strength properties via Instron tensile tester for emerging 3D printable materials to be used in multiple biomedical application projects. Performed tests and made recommendations for optimizing print parameters.
  • Conducted measurement analysis via pin gauges for various projects, one being cross examination with 3D printed products from a Switzerland site to ensure consistency in company products.
  • Spearheaded production testing for Neutrogena MaskiDTM customizable hydrogel facemask.
  • Performed detailed analysis of test product properties via rheology, differential scanning calorimetry, and colorimetry.

Confidential

Vice President of Marketing

Responsibilities:

  • Assumed a leadership role to promote unity among the UNF engineering community and freshman students.
  • In charge of composing advertisement posters for meetings, social media posts, and designed flyers to foster increased interest in this campus organization.

Confidential

Student

Responsibilities:

  • Lead a fellow mechanical and electrical engineering team to construct an automated defected cap application sensor and rejection system to implement on lotion/oil bottling production line at Revlon’s Jacksonville manufacturing plant.
  • Solved a manufacturing challenge by incorporating PLC, linear actuator, sensors, and a pneumatic rejection system that is customizable to 29 different combinations of bottles and caps or pumps.
  • Fine-tuned the process by developing and testing ladder logic code to process a three-sensor detection system to distinguish secure enclosures from loose or missing enclosures. Achieved goal of being able to send irregularities to a rejection system.
  • Designed and manufactured an aluminum holster for linear actuator and custom 3D printed fork sensor holster.

Confidential

Intern

Responsibilities:

  • Utilized Python and Raspberry Pi to refine code, test, and reconfigure wiring and servo motors on MeArm robotic arms to be used for the university’s summer school program.
  • Gained understanding of how robots operate using ROS.
  • Utilized Github and Linux’s Ubuntu while working towards operating the BCN3D MOVEO 3D-printed robotic arm for the purpose of testing precision and accuracy for potential use in surgery on patients suffering from epilepsy.
  • Wired BCN3D MOVEO arm using Arduino Mega microcontroller with RAMPS 1.4 shield and TB6560 stepper motor drivers.
  • Gained knowledge of the applicability of machine learning in various niches of the biomedical industry by attending summer school program seminars given by European research leaders.
  • Participated in team projects in which MeArm robots were used to simulate robotic cranial surgery and, subsequently, simulated potential brain reactions via finite element analysis.
  • Experienced a foreign company culture in which action took precedence over planning, patience was a key trait, and comradery blurred distinctive hierarchical roles.
  • Immersed myself in European culture, where meals and friendship serve as a foundation, and developed a more open mind to potential future relations with foreign companies and work partners.
  • Improved Spanish speaking skills, and henceforth have independently cultivated to become almost fluent in speaking and listening capabilities.

Confidential, Jacksonville, FL

Intern

Responsibilities:

  • Designed 3D model of lamination line, wiring included, to be used as a reference for installing equipment in a new location.
  • Designed 3D representation of new lamination line and experimented with orientation in possible facilities.
  • Collaborated with fellow interns to construct an extensive safety manual as a reference for new employees to safely operate and familiarize themselves with the lamination line.
  • Constructed a quality assurance manual for new employees to familiarize themselves with the relevant equipment and processes in testing product material properties.
  • Brainstormed ideas for ameliorating line operations, such as rotary turntable for simplified forklift operations when moving metal coils, and elevation coil cart for smooth replacement of film rolls during operations.
  • Redesigned website to professionally portray the company’s mission, values, network, and products.
  • Organized project outline for installing new line including invoices, labor details & timelines with Microsoft Project.
  • Utilized Inflow software to efficiently reorganize flow of imported goods, inventory, and exported product.
  • Explored lamination line equipment operating niches, including ladder logic, PID loops, and the intricacies of flame treatment and its effect on various metals, such as TFS (tin free steel), aluminum, tin coated steel, and more.
  • Participated in business calls and meetings pertinent to procurement, relations, and progress. As a joint venture with Japanese company Toyo Kohan and sogo shoshas Toyota Tsusho and Sumitomo, Confidential provided in-depth exposure to cultural diversity.

Confidential, Jacksonville, FL

Marketing Assistant

Responsibilities:

  • Ecommerce Website: Improved website visibility and accuracy driving a 15% increase in sales, 20% increase in traffic.
  • Improved company Google rankings as a result of search engine optimization, better functionality, broken link elimination, and removal of duplicate content.
  • Blogging: Provided fresh and relevant content on a variety of current industry topics on the company’s blog. Increased website traffic and spurred company’s reputation as a leader in the industry via interesting blog content on current topics.
  • Assisted Social Media Department: Created & executed marketing strategies to expand company’s social media outreach on FB, Twitter, IG & Pinterest. Advised on images and content for posts, consistent engagement and pertinent hashtags, averaging an increase in followers by 15% across all platforms.
  • Warehouse Operations: Assisted in shipping, receiving, unloading & organization of shipments from 40ft containers.

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