Digital Mine Engineer

• Jun 2022 - Present

Manager of Aggie Innovation Space

• Oct 2018 - Jun 2022

• Manage an interdisciplinary team of student employees in the operation of a university community makerspace to provide advanced and accessible engineering resources to over 1,100 visitors annually. • Mentor students in the use of technology programs and operation of state-of-the-art equipment such as 3D modeling, robotics equipment, and 3D printing - Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM/FFF), Stereolithography (SLA), Polyjet, Selective Laser Sintering (SLS).• Assign employees to client projects and monitor progression for successful completion of project deadlines and quality standards. • Project consultant for efficient rough prototyping and lean manufacturing processes to reduce material waste.• Guide clients in effectively developing project management plans for university research, engineering Capstone, and local entrepreneurial economic development projects.• Operate as Lab Safety Manager and ensure proper machine and hazardous waste safety procedures are being followed. Implemented detailed safety program that has led to zero safety citations and allowed students to work safely with workshop equipment.• Host university alumni and industry representatives to promote industry collaboration with student projects and ensure continued funding for the AIS.• Improve efficiency and continuity of all data tracking to assist with grant funding and resource allocation.• Create and manage advertising content for all social media platforms and university media relations. Grew Instagram follower growth by over 2000% per year.• Schedule and coordinate over 30 outreach programs a semester to promote engineering skills to 300+ youth and students, such as 3D printing workshops and hands-on STEM challenges.• Maintain, operate, and train employees on 11 different 3D printers which utilize over 20 types of additive manufacturing materials.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

Aid in the development of hands-on labs for a new Freshman engineering calculus course and manage the budget, acquisition, and assembly of lab supplies. Teach weekly lab courses to over 120 students and assist with tutoring and homework development. Conduct interviews and facilitate hiring process of teaching assistants for five new engineering courses.

Undergraduate Research Assistant - Flow Cytometry and Biophotonics Lab

• May 2019 - May 2020

Updating and improving the hydrodynamic fluid system of the Fluorescence Lifetime Excitation Cytometry by Kinetic Dithering (FLECKD) flow cytometer. Validate the operation of the FLECKD cytometer and class 3B laser with the use of microspheres.

Office Assistant - Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Office

• May 2018 - Sep 2018

Aided in the operation and organization of the New Mexico state 4-H office. Analyzed data for a Healthy Living Grant. Coordinated workshops and wrote contest materials for a state-wide youth conference.