Experience

Applied Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at Austin

• United States
• Defense & Space
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Engineering Scientist Associate

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  I'm a Mechanical Engineer with a experience in structural design, modeling and manufacturing.

• Research Engineering Scientist Associate

  • Jun 2017 - Feb 2021

  • Worked with senior mechanical and electrical engineering staff to design, model, simulate and ultimately built multiple text fixtures and frames that house, support or otherwise accompany sonar transducers and receivers during testing and experimentation• Applied knowledge of statics, dynamics and solid mechanics to size and spec building features such as specialized articulation floor doors and rapid deployment submersible column mechanisms for the new Lake Travis Test Station• Assisted in mentoring and managing student technicians and junior researchers develop technical aptitude in CAD modeling and simulation as well as hands on skills such as sonar array deployment at our lake facility• Am currently in training to become a scientific SCUBA diver to further assist project managers and engineers successfully meet goals and collect necessary data for the many different concurrent sonar projects underway within and beyond our laboratory• Conduct quality control measures to ensure vendors and subcontractors meet or exceed contractual obligations via on site inspection, research and verification of technical standards, measurement or testing of equipment and various other tasks including remediation plans or alternative part selection should things not meed specifications or standards. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors locally, regionally or nationally to ensure prompt access to supplemental skill labor or parts as project needs demand. • Safely operate machinery including multi-ton overhead bridge cranes, forklifts, trucks and trailers, boats as well as stand up vertical and horizontal manual mills, lathes, radial arm drill press, saws, torches, welders and many hand/ power tools. • Potted sensitive electronics in urethane, syntactic foam, epoxy and other specialty materials as needed for sonar assembly, repair or prototyping. Show less

• Research Assistant

  • Nov 2012 - May 2017

  Work collaboratively with senior laboratory staff in the research, development, and application of sonar and electromagnetic technology.



Gethsemane Garden and Tree Service

• Arlington, VA

• Operations Manager/ Arborist

  • Jan 1998 - Aug 2012

  • Provided results-focused, entrepreneurial, and practical management consulting to small family company. • Coordinated targeted marketing efforts and negotiated a long-term contract with a new housing community. • Hired, trained, and managed day labor support, requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills, including proficiency in Spanish. • Managed and performed maintenance and repair on capital equipment, ensuring high operational availability. • Identified and implemented process improvement initiatives such as converting all customer records into electronic format, compiling and organizing demographic information, and scheduled targeted periodic marketing plans. Show less



Atlantic Media

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Mar 2009 - Jul 2010

  • Managed up to 150 accounts per month for existing customers, while identifying opportunities for new business. • Identified and generated sales leads and coordinated the sales process by performing market research, understanding business needs of clients and developing proposals. • Built and maintained effective relationships with clients by anticipating challenges and relying on industry expertise to tailor unique solutions that met individual needs. • Consistently improved renewal rates and set record for renewals won per month, exceeding projections. • Designed queries, managed customer data, and generated reports aimed at tracking retention rates and customer demographics both monthly as well as long term. Show less



Hog N Claw Catering

• Manassas, VA

• Catering Manager / Operations Manager

  • Apr 2003 - Mar 2009

  • Managed the planning and execution of complex catering engagements, supervising crews on large (300+) events and conducting smaller events independently. • Anticipated and identified customer requirements, preferences and priorities, and developed custom approaches for individual engagements. • Successfully managed client relationships, leading to high customer satisfaction, an increase in repeat business, and establishing new clientele. • Managed supply inventory, stock rotation and replenishment, and equipment maintenance to maximize operational efficiency and minimize waste. • Delivered quality results effectively and efficiently, despite challenges of rapidly changing requirements and logistical needs. • Successfully identified and implemented process improvements, and made independent determinations for substitutions and processes not addressed in the manual of common operating procedures. Show less