Résumé

Areas of Expertise

CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA V5) | 3D Printing | Prototyping | CNC Operation | Woodworking | 5S Implementation | Lean Manufacturing | Operations Management | Drafting

Experience

Mechanical Engineer | Wagstaff, Inc. | May 2017 – Present

• Apply mechanical engineering techniques to design and develop aluminum casting equipment
• Provide technical direction and support to team members throughout the design and production process
• Support assembly personnel and troubleshoot fabrication issues as necessary
• Create drawings for customer approval and serve as primary technical contact throughout the project

Small Business Owner | Fireless Forge, LLC | Feb 2016 – Dec 2016

• Developed marketing, sales, and operations strategies for the growth of a small woodworking company
• Designed and manufactured handcrafted wooden products for medieval period enthusiasts
• Managed web presence and shared customer-facing responsibilities at fairs and markets.

Mechanical Engineer | Aircraft Cabin Systems | Jun 2015 – Feb 2016

• Worked with management to update drafting standards and create standard operating procedures
• Supported assembly team in troubleshooting fabrication issues and repairing shop equipment
• Built hands-on prototypes to test mechanical functionality and EMI compatibility

Systems Installation Engineer | Panasonic Avionics Corp. | Sep 2012 – Jun 2015

• Designed mechanical and wiring installations for commercial aircraft IFE retrofit programs
• Engaged with customers to establish system requirements and review design progress
• Provided on-site technical engineering support during prototype system installations

Structural Engineering Intern | Titan Aerospace Corp. | Jun 2011 – Sep 2011

• Created detailed SolidWorks parts and assemblies for experimental solar-powered aircraft
• Fabricated prototype components to test design theories and assembly processes
• Led design efforts on several major aspects of the airframe and mechanical systems

Student Volunteer | OSU Solar Vehicle Team | Sep 2009 – Jun 2012

• Participated in the design, fabrication, and operation of two highway-legal solar-powered vehicles
• Gained hands-on experience in composites, machining, CNC operation, and solar module construction
• Identified mechanical challenges and developed innovative solutions

Education

University of Washington | Bothell, WA | Jun 2015

MBA - Master of Business Administration (Technology)

Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | Jun 2012

BSME - Honors Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Portland Community College | Portland, OR | Mar 2009

AA - Associate of Arts in General Studies

Interests

3D Printing

• Purchased Type A Machines Series 1 in 2013, and Prusa i3 MK3 in 2018
• Active member of Thingiverse community
• Approximately 10,000 hours printing experience

Ballroom Dancing

• Ballroom formation team member for 2 years
• Second place winner of intermediate latin competition at Seattle Star Ball
• Taught beginner dance class at high school winter formal

Photography

• Self-taught via books, online, and practice
• Camera of choice: Canon EOS 80D
• Interested in nature photography and macro photography