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About Me
Born in the frozen North, raised in Kansas; I studied voice for one year before deciding to switch to something easier: engineering. While studying at Kansas State University for Engineering, I took some time to learn Japanese and spent a year over there, too. Now I live in the Sonoran Desert and work as a Mechanical Design Engineer at a laser company. I have been praised for the clarity and thoroughness of my PowerPoint presentations; my background in languages may contribute to this.
Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
B.S. Mechanical Engineering (2019)
Minor in Modern Languages, Japanese
Nagoya University of Foreign Studies
Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Japanese Language Program
Certificate of Completion (2016)
Experience
Mechanical Design Engineer
Lasertel (A Leonardo Company), Tucson, AZ | Mar 2019 - Present
- Support production with design and implimentation of new tools, fixtures, etc.
- See projects through from inception to completion, from identifying the problem and collecting data all the way to implimentation and training
- Manage priorities to meet deadlines while actively working on three or more projects at a time
- Design and perform tests to collect data which result in product improvements
- Work with machine shops and other suppliers to find new solutions and manage timelines
Undergraduate Instructor
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS | Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
- Coordinated with a team of fellow undergraduate instructors and a faculty advisor to prepare lectures and assignments for class
- Worked with one co-instructor to lead a class of approximately 40 students each semester
- Instructed introductory hand draf ing and 3D modeling and design with SolidWorks
- Emphasized clarity of technical drawings and GD&T
Field Service Intern
GE - Hitachi, Wilmington, NC | Jan - May 2018
- Gained necessary industry-specic certifications to assist in a refueling and maintenance outage at a nuclear power plant
- Worked under a Technical Director in the disassembly and reassembly of a GE Design Boiling Water Reactor
- Contributed to an incident-free outage in multiple roles and places, including as a Vessel Technician on the refuel floor, and as support for control rod drive (CRD) exchange with the under-vessel team
Machinist
4 Star Tool & Die, Wichita, KS | Jan 2012 - Aug 2013
- Started with no experience and learned through a combination of instruction and observation
- Gained proficiency with the operation of saws, milling machines, table grinders, measurement instruments (including micrometers), CNC machine, and machine maintenance
- Maintained a 3000 lb cutting die, including receiving, disassembly, sharpening, reassembly, and packaging for shipping
Computer Skills
Languages
Beginner: C++, MatLab, Python
Intermediate: HTML, CSS, Markdown, LaTeX
Software
Solidworks, Vim, MS Office, LibreOffice
Operating Systems
MS Windows, GNU/Linux
Hardware
General assembly & troubleshooting, 3D Printing
Communication Skills
Poster
Senior Design (KSU College of MNE)
2019
- Presented during design project symposium with completed project presented to customer
Lecture
How to Make Mead (Konza Beekeeper Association)
2018
- Developed detailed, step-by-step instructions and gave a live demonstration while fielding questions.
Speech
Hanaseba Wakaru (Consulate General of Japan in Chicago)
2017
- Wrote and memorized a speech in Japanese and presented before the local government officials and community of Chicago
Languages
English
Native Language
Japanese
Second Language
2013 - Future
- Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 Level (2016)
Awards
Yosakoi Ambassador
Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan | 2018
Chicago - Osaka Sister Cities Award
Consulate General of Japan in Chicago | 2017