Experience

UCF Department of Materials Science and Engineering

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  • Synthesized >5 reduced graphene aerogels samples for high resolution TEM/SEM observations of interface formed between liquid magnesium and reduced graphene oxide aerogel in collaboration. • Performed hydrothermal synthesis of monolithic graphene aerogels for use in supercapacitors and environmental clean-up. • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment. • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis. • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations. • Performed compression strength testing of concrete samples for implementation in rocket launchpads to increase reusability from 1-2 times to 5-6 times. • Developed new control concrete mixture for increased strength testing using carbon nanotubes. • Conducted tests of samples, recording and interpreting results. • Forecasted estimates for project-related costs and compared results to current method cost for maintenance. • Collaborated with other engineers to improve durability of concrete mixture for rocket launchpads.



COX & ROUSE, P.A.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • May 2019 - Present

  • Drafted and reviewed correspondence to adjustors, claimant's attorneys, doctors, employers, etc. • Completed timely and accurate transcriptions on all matters to assist in data collection and case organization. • Maintained 2-day turnaround time on all tasks and exercised persistent time management skills to ensure consistent and billable workflow. • Proficient with DOAH e-filing and serving, Juris billing software, and LexWorkplace. • Distributed and logged incoming/outgoing mail, managed data entry, copying, scanning, electronic and digital filing, multi-line telephone, greeting visitors. • Provided support for remote workers. • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.



The Law Offices of Saidy M. Barinada-Burch & The Law Offices of Sylvia M. Urrechaga

• Administrative Assistant

  • Nov 2015 - Aug 2018

  • Conformed Estate Planning Documents. • Drafted Wills, DPOAs, Health Care Docs, Funding instructions, etc. • Drafted and submitted Warranty Deeds and Affidavits to recording. • Created templates for common letters to clients, recording offices, law firms, etc. using Microsoft Word. • Created Asset Schedules for clients using Microsoft Excel. • Coordinated personalized office organization and layout for each attorney. • Maintained proper prioritization of tasks for meeting deadlines. • Supervised and trained secretarial staff. • Assisted up to 2 lawyers at a time. • Managed physical/digital accounts and records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.



Miami Dade College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • May 2017 - May 2018

  • Performed micropropagation of 2 orchid species Encyclia Tampensis, and Cyrtopodium Punctatum. • Led group effort of 8 students/faculty members to reintroduce native orchid species to South Florida environment. • Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures, and tests. • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations. • Performed micropropagation of 2 orchid species Encyclia Tampensis, and Cyrtopodium Punctatum. • Led group effort of 8 students/faculty members to reintroduce native orchid species to South Florida environment. • Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures, and tests. • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.



The Law Offices of Salvatore J. Sicuso

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2015

  • Assistant to Claimant's, Employer/Carrier's Workers' Compensation and Plaintiff's Personal Injury attorney. • Performed research on physicians to ensure best retention of experts for clients and determined qualifications of experts retained by other parties in legal case. • Drafted correspondence to adjusters, attorneys, witnesses, and judicial staff. • Ensured satisfaction of deadlines. • Interviewed potential clients to obtain all pertinent information for case evaluation and intake. • Responded to discovery such as Interrogatories and Requests for Productions. • Handled incoming/outgoing mail. • Communicated with hospitals and insurance companies for updated records. • Contacted clients and informed them of upcoming appointments, hearings, etc. • Used Client Profiles system to log client information, hearings, depositions, etc.