Experience

RFA Engineering

• United States
• Engineering Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Dubuque, Iowa, United States Design Tasks: Marketing, graphic projects, photography, web design, social media management, and SharePoint development. Recruiting and HR: Interviewing, technical recruiting, fundraising, organization, and prospecting. Office Organization: Order and supply, office upkeep, event scheduling & organization, announcements, awards, and secretarial duties via 5S standards. Engineering Design: Drafting, detailing, prints, basic concept design with Creo and Solidworks, and physical… Show more Design Tasks: Marketing, graphic projects, photography, web design, social media management, and SharePoint development. Recruiting and HR: Interviewing, technical recruiting, fundraising, organization, and prospecting. Office Organization: Order and supply, office upkeep, event scheduling & organization, announcements, awards, and secretarial duties via 5S standards. Engineering Design: Drafting, detailing, prints, basic concept design with Creo and Solidworks, and physical builds. Company Affairs: New Hire and Events Committees, Communications employee training team, and creator of Sustainability Group.

• Precision Construction Engineering Technician: On-site John Deere Dubuque Works

  • Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

  Dubuque, Iowa, United States Knowledge and understanding of current models, mechanisms, attachments, and operation to facilitate vehicle testing with clients. Recruiting dealerships and customers for testing of new assemblies. Assisting with data collection for UX studies on assembly use. Identification and implementation of engineering design solutions on experimental prototypes. Logistics management for movement of assemblies and kit installments to customers specifications. Communicating customer feedback from… Show more Knowledge and understanding of current models, mechanisms, attachments, and operation to facilitate vehicle testing with clients. Recruiting dealerships and customers for testing of new assemblies. Assisting with data collection for UX studies on assembly use. Identification and implementation of engineering design solutions on experimental prototypes. Logistics management for movement of assemblies and kit installments to customers specifications. Communicating customer feedback from experiential operations to engineering teams.



Riverview Center

• Sexual Assault Advocate Volunteer

  • Jul 2020 - Jan 2023

  United States Provides direct services to survivors of sexual assault including: -Legal Advocacy within the CVC program, civil court, criminal court, notification of proceedings, assistance with orders of protection, referrals to attorneys, assistance with recovering property held as evidence. -Medical and Health Advocacy such as accompaniment to hospitals for medical exams, follow up medical care, and other medical procedures/care.



CASA of Iowa

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• (CASA) Court Appointed Special Advocate

  • Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

  Dubuque, Iowa Area I serve as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Dubuque County, where I represent the best needs and wishes of a child involved in court proceedings. Our mission is to focus our efforts to ensure abused and neglected children are not further impacted by the system intended to protect them.



RFA Engineering

• United States
• Engineering Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Cost Reduction Engineering Technician: On-site John Deere Dubuque Works

  • Oct 2018 - Jul 2020

  Dubuque, Iowa, United States Perform Cost Analysis to discover cost reduction strategies for further application. High cost analysis using supplier and customer data to find trends. Upload, organize, and seek data trends for future CI and CR projects. Procurement of prototypes and parts through purchase orders and work orders. Use of CAD modeling tools to analyze parts and identify cost reduction opportunities. Navigate the shop floor and collaborate with operators and engineers to find potential projects. Project… Show more Perform Cost Analysis to discover cost reduction strategies for further application. High cost analysis using supplier and customer data to find trends. Upload, organize, and seek data trends for future CI and CR projects. Procurement of prototypes and parts through purchase orders and work orders. Use of CAD modeling tools to analyze parts and identify cost reduction opportunities. Navigate the shop floor and collaborate with operators and engineers to find potential projects. Project management support of several engineering projects including the use of ideation sessions and conflict resolution. Show less



University of Iowa

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cafe Assistant/ Barista

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Iowa City, Iowa Area Duties included customer interaction, register use, production of espresso drinks, production of food, mixing of smoothies, cleaning tasks, organization, and restocking tasks. In affiliation and service of Starbucks products.



Hillary for America

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fellow

  • Sep 2016 - Oct 2016

  Iowa City, Iowa Area Participate in training on field organizing, messaging, and other activities. Organize in a community, working in conjunction with grassroots leaders and campaign staff. Engage new potential volunteers through phone calls, canvassing, and empower new voters. Hold organizational meetings to recruit new volunteers and supporters in communities. Use social networks to help amplify messages.



Kennedy Swim School

• Swim Instructor

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Iowa City, Iowa Area Taught private lessons and instruction for youth and special needs. • Taught all levels of experience taught including beginner, advanced, and competitive swimmers. • Assisted with the setup and clean up of swim materials and teaching tools.