Experience

Bicycle Coalition of Maine

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Program Coordinator

  • 2012 - Present



Karen Peterman Consulting, Co.

• Field Researcher

  • 2012 - 2014



Bangor YMCA

• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Guide

  • 2012 - 2014



Maine Physical Sciences Partnership

• Education Coordinator

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2012

  Supervise and facilitate the planning and logistics for weekly meetings and large-scale events Track status of key project elements and convey findings to leadership team through weekly reports Consistently monitor on-going work, collect information, and recommend solutions to maintain project focus Oversee undergraduate and graduate student responsibilities Supervise and facilitate the planning and logistics for weekly meetings and large-scale events Track status of key project elements and convey findings to leadership team through weekly reports Consistently monitor on-going work, collect information, and recommend solutions to maintain project focus Oversee undergraduate and graduate student responsibilities



Maine Sea Grant

• Orono, ME

• Education Researcher

  • Apr 2010 - Dec 2010

  Developed a cohesive unit of inquiry-based, student-driven lessons and activities that included existing and newly developed resources with a focus on Maine watersheds Established sampling methods and scope of year-1 trial field investigations for participating schools Refined assessment strategies, organized professional development workshops, and supported data literacy for involved teachers Qualitatively reviewed, edited and compiled existing K-12 teaching resources related to climate change Show less



UMaine

• Graduate Assistant

  • Jan 2008 - Aug 2009

  Collaborated directly with local high school teachers and students in developing curriculum for introducing new forms of high-resolution imaging as a supplement to high school physics and chemistry curricula Scored, categorized and analyzed data stemming from professional development programs for pre- and in-service middle and high school teachers Collaborated directly with local high school teachers and students in developing curriculum for introducing new forms of high-resolution imaging as a supplement to high school physics and chemistry curricula Scored, categorized and analyzed data stemming from professional development programs for pre- and in-service middle and high school teachers



Reebok

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Test Engineer

  • Sep 2005 - Mar 2007

  • Actively manage and execute product testing from concept debut through commercialization for the Americas, Asia and Europe • Spearheaded biomechanical research providing functional measurement of foot dynamics and supported trademark technology • Advise critical follow-up actions to product teams regarding materials, components and construction options in order to meet functional goals and increase quality • Increased international database of test subjects by 200% with higher qualified athletes • Gained in depth understanding of research, development and production necessary for large-scale performance footwear commercialization Show less



Gait Study Center at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine

• Biomechanical Engineer Assistant

  • Sep 2004 - May 2005

  Designed and fabricated innovative ankle foot orthotic (AFO) for use by drop-foot patients Developed and built custom circuitry and powered electrical components Exercised extensive use of computer programming and gait analysis equipment Gained hands on experience in project engineering a medical-level device from start to finish Validation and Process Engineer April, 2004 – Sept, 2004 Designed and fabricated innovative ankle foot orthotic (AFO) for use by drop-foot patients Developed and built custom circuitry and powered electrical components Exercised extensive use of computer programming and gait analysis equipment Gained hands on experience in project engineering a medical-level device from start to finish Validation and Process Engineer April, 2004 – Sept, 2004



GSK

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

  Collaborated with individual groups in designing solutions for process and safety concerns Worked independently on several corporate initiated projects Evaluated project parts and costs and formed associated work orders Generated and maintained technical documentation for qualification, specification, and performance purposes Gained communication and time management experience while handling multiple large projects Collaborated with individual groups in designing solutions for process and safety concerns Worked independently on several corporate initiated projects Evaluated project parts and costs and formed associated work orders Generated and maintained technical documentation for qualification, specification, and performance purposes Gained communication and time management experience while handling multiple large projects