Experience

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  Turion Space

  • United States
  • Defense and Space Manufacturing
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Senior Propulsion Engineer

    • Mar 2023 - Present

  • Electric Propulsion Engineer

    • Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

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  Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL)

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Electro Mechanical Engineer

    • Jun 2018 - Oct 2022
    • Greater San Diego Area

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  Arizona State University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Lead Teaching Assistant

    • Jan 2018 - May 2018

    As the lead TA for thermodynamics I help to create and grade homework assignments, teach classes, coordinate the other teaching assistants, and assist students on a one-on-one basis.

  • Personal Tutor

    • Sep 2017 - Jan 2018

    As an academic tutor in the SDA department, I provide one-on-one assistance to students in the ASU athletics program as well as tracking student progress. I also plan study schedules with students so they can achieve their academic goals.

  • Teaching Assistant

    • Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

    I have a number of responsibilities in this position which include: teaching several undergraduate recitation classes in thermodynamics, grading assignments, providing one-on-one assistance to students, and helping to plan the curriculum with other instructors and T.A.'s.

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  Utah State University

  • Logan, UT

  • Research Assistant

    • May 2015 - May 2016
    • Logan, UT

    While in this position I assisted graduate students and faculty in their research. This involved designing, machining, and assembling laser and comer a mounts for various applications in experimental fluid dynamics. Some of these project, were funded by such organizations as Sandia National Labs and the NEUP. I also had the opportunity to run data analysis using LabView, DaVis, Star CCM+, and other various software packages. While in this position, I was able to present the research findings of my self and my superior at a fluids conference in Utah.

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  Brigham Young University

  • Provo, Utah Area

  • Aspen Grove Events Specialist

    • Dec 2012 - May 2013
    • Provo, Utah Area

    I provided on-site facilities and technical support. This entailed dealing with guests on a daily basis and maintaining equipment and facilities. I especially provided technical support relating to the audio/visual equipment.

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  AmeriCorps VISTA

  • Provo, Utah Area

  • Mathematics Research Assistant

    • Aug 2012 - Jan 2013
    • Provo, Utah Area

    I gathered, compiled, and analyzed data from working mathematics instructors. I would grade and evaluate surveys and tests taken by math instructors. In this position I was able to learn various new ways of interpreting data and organizing it into clear, user-friendly formats.

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  Eastern Arizona College

  • Thatcher, Arizona

  • Audio Engineer

    • Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
    • Thatcher, Arizona

    I was the house sound engineer for the performing groups on campus and many independent shows that came through our auditorium. My responsibilities outside of running sound included troubleshooting and minor electronics repair in the fine arts auditorium and on tour. Often this maintenance included the emotional well-being of many of the performers.

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  Eastern Arizona College

  • Thatcher, Arizona

  • Mathematics Tutor

    • Aug 2009 - May 2010
    • Thatcher, Arizona

    While in this position, I taught mathematical concepts in a lab setting. The subjects I taught ranged from basic arithmetic up to intermediate calculus. The clientele I dealt with were mostly, but not limited to, college age students. People would also come in from early elementary school up through returning students coming back after retirement.

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  Southwest Express News

  • Safford, Arizona

  • Journalist

    • Apr 2009 - Aug 2009
    • Safford, Arizona

    As an investigative reporter, I had the opportunity to write about many of the popular happenings in the Graham County area. I took assignments but I also had the liberty to seek out my own stories and sources. In this function I found that everyone and everything has a story.