Experience
Each of these work experiences has given me a unique perspective and taught me important skills. For more information about any of these, please reach out.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. Product Design Engineering Co-op
Findlay, OH - January to August 2019
In this position I designed and modeled tread patterns and features for new tire launches by working with Marketing and Tire Engineering.
Pittsburgh, PA - August 2018 to Present
As a PQI student worker I create posters and other digital advertising materials for visiting speakers as well as provide office support.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. Material Lab Engineering Co-op
Findlay, OH - June to August 2018
I worked to update regulatory documentation for work instructions on materials laboratory processes while on the Materials Lab Engineering team.
Pittsburgh, PA - August 2016 to Present
This job consists of teaching and advising students on the human-centered design process and maintaining the classroom makerspace for a hands-on system design course. Many of my skills listed in Expertise were developed as a long time teaching assistant. In Spring 2020, with the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, I helped redesign AoM for online learning.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. Chemical Engineering Co-op
Findlay, OH - August to December 2017
I was responsible for evaluating products, assisting new product feature development, and improving test procedures while working full time as an engineering co-op in the Composite and Reinforcements department.
Silver Bay YMCA Camp Counselor
Silver Bay, NY - June to August 2017
This counselor job was seasonal help leading a day camp for children. Tasks included planning and leading activities with a team and caring for children during camp hours.
University Innovation Fellow
Pittsburgh, PA and Palo Alto, CA - November 2016 to Present
I was able to explore ways to improve the innovation and entrepreneurship environment at the university through the guidance of a Stanford d.school program. This led to an opportunity to refresh the curriculum of Product Design for Chemical Engineers for the Spring 2019 semester.