Experience

Rice University

• Houston, Texas, United States

• Graduate Student Researcher

  • May 2020 - Present

  Graduate student pursuing a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am studying under Prof. Dan Preston in the Preston Innovation Laboratory (PI Lab). My research focuses on soft robotics and functional wearables made of heat sealable textiles that employ fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and fluidic control schemes. Graduate student pursuing a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am studying under Prof. Dan Preston in the Preston Innovation Laboratory (PI Lab). My research focuses on soft robotics and functional wearables made of heat sealable textiles that employ fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and fluidic control schemes.



University of Georgia College of Engineering

• Athens, Georgia

• Student Researcher

  • May 2019 - Jul 2019

  REU Student researcher for the 2019 Summer. This work so far has included Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Sensors and Optical Tracking Systems, data collection, interpretation, and manipulation through MATLAB, Visual Basic, and Android App coding, and literature reviews of current, related technology for the purpose of gait analysis in healthy subjects to explore alternate, low-cost rehabilitation techniques. REU Student researcher for the 2019 Summer. This work so far has included Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Sensors and Optical Tracking Systems, data collection, interpretation, and manipulation through MATLAB, Visual Basic, and Android App coding, and literature reviews of current, related technology for the purpose of gait analysis in healthy subjects to explore alternate, low-cost rehabilitation techniques.



Hyster-Yale Group

• Sulligent, Alabama

• Co-Op Engineer

  • Aug 2017 - May 2019

  Co-Op program through The University of Alabama. This job involves machining, inventory, logistics, electronics and wiring, software usage, and installation of hardware and software including and especially Programmable Logic Controllers, and coding related to assembly and machining "Continuous Improvement" and "Quality Assurance." This program is three semesters alternating with school in between each semester until I finish the co-op program with a year of school left. Co-Op program through The University of Alabama. This job involves machining, inventory, logistics, electronics and wiring, software usage, and installation of hardware and software including and especially Programmable Logic Controllers, and coding related to assembly and machining "Continuous Improvement" and "Quality Assurance." This program is three semesters alternating with school in between each semester until I finish the co-op program with a year of school left.



Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• SAP Assembly Line and Shopfloor Support

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Regularly and excellently deal with common and uncommon software problems within SAP on the assembly line and the shopfloor. Responsibilities are to diagnose, report, and resolve all issues that are encountered. Work relates to trial parts for new models as well as current models - the entirety of Mercedes-Benz's G-Class vehicles as well as the limited C-Class models made in Vance, Alabama.

• Mercedes-Benz Intern

  • May 2017 - Dec 2017

  1. Learned and excelled at SAP general knowledge and usage of their warehouse for the entire plant2. Implemented MBUSI’s new AmSupply system of SAP replacing the old system3. Oversaw and troubleshot the inbound dock’s reception of goods from suppliers that were filtered through to the rest of the plant4. Dealt with any and all problems with said reception and end users through using SAP and handscanners5. Trained end users in a classroom setting to teach them about the new AmSupply SAP system Show less



Publix Super Markets

• Shops of Lake Tuscaloosa, 4851 Rice Mine Rd NE #200, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

• Associate

  • Apr 2016 - Jan 2018

  Produce Department Associate 1. Provide premiere customer service 2. Open and close the produce department 3. Efficiently put up and take down inventory daily (from truck and back area) 4. Cut, package, label, inventory, and shelve various foods 5. Clean shelves and work area pristinely 6. Provide quality product and knowledge via detailed oversight of every product Produce Department Associate 1. Provide premiere customer service 2. Open and close the produce department 3. Efficiently put up and take down inventory daily (from truck and back area) 4. Cut, package, label, inventory, and shelve various foods 5. Clean shelves and work area pristinely 6. Provide quality product and knowledge via detailed oversight of every product



Evans on the Waters, LLC

• Chief Operations Officer

  • Feb 2012 - Jan 2016

  1. Oversee daily operations 2. Control logistics of all major changes and decisions 3. Co-Manage the Directors and all other employees 4. Co-Manage the College Ambassador program across ten colleges 5. Schedule and run weekly meetings between co-owners 6. Sew / manufacture bow ties, t-shirts, hair bows, and other products 1. Oversee daily operations 2. Control logistics of all major changes and decisions 3. Co-Manage the Directors and all other employees 4. Co-Manage the College Ambassador program across ten colleges 5. Schedule and run weekly meetings between co-owners 6. Sew / manufacture bow ties, t-shirts, hair bows, and other products



St. Elizabeth's Camp

• Camp Counselor

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  This camp is a camp for young adults with mental disabilities such as schizophrenia, autism, bipolar disorder, and many more. This is a camp ran at Shrine Mont in Orkney Springs, VA every August. This summer was my second year participating, and I hope for many more. This camp is a camp for young adults with mental disabilities such as schizophrenia, autism, bipolar disorder, and many more. This is a camp ran at Shrine Mont in Orkney Springs, VA every August. This summer was my second year participating, and I hope for many more.



Grace and Holy Trinity Church

• Acolyte

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2015

  I served as an acolyte (torch bearer, crucifer, priest server, and plate server) in my church for many years almost every Sunday. I served as an acolyte (torch bearer, crucifer, priest server, and plate server) in my church for many years almost every Sunday.



Belize Mission Trip

• Camp Counselor

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2015

  A church organized mission trip in which I was the co-head counselor in charge of all other counselors and all campers at this camp. The activities included sports, story time, music, and art. This summer was my 5th year participating and my 3rd as a co-head counselor, and I am sure I will participate in many more sessions in the coming summers. A church organized mission trip in which I was the co-head counselor in charge of all other counselors and all campers at this camp. The activities included sports, story time, music, and art. This summer was my 5th year participating and my 3rd as a co-head counselor, and I am sure I will participate in many more sessions in the coming summers.



Collared Greens Flagship Store

• Clothing Store Employee

  • Feb 2015 - May 2015

  1. Open and close the store 2. Perform point of sale 3. Exhibit excellent customer service 4. Restock the store 5. Organize inventory 6. Register wedding requests 7. Regularly clean and maintain the workspace to uphold its excellent condition 1. Open and close the store 2. Perform point of sale 3. Exhibit excellent customer service 4. Restock the store 5. Organize inventory 6. Register wedding requests 7. Regularly clean and maintain the workspace to uphold its excellent condition



Parish Youth Ministries

• Counselor

  • Sep 2012 - May 2015

  On a yearly basis, we facilitated three youth retreats for the entire Episcopal Diocese of Virginia youth (grades 6-12) as well as two days of service and a planning weekend at which we plan the entire year’s events. This is all done at Shrine Mont in Orkney Springs, Virginia. This committee was solely ran by youth for youth. I participated in this from my sophomore year through my senior year of high school. On a yearly basis, we facilitated three youth retreats for the entire Episcopal Diocese of Virginia youth (grades 6-12) as well as two days of service and a planning weekend at which we plan the entire year’s events. This is all done at Shrine Mont in Orkney Springs, Virginia. This committee was solely ran by youth for youth. I participated in this from my sophomore year through my senior year of high school.