Amanda Nummy

***** ******** ****** *** #*** Shelby Township, MI 48317 404-***-**** acvawc@r.postjobfree.com Education

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, Detroit, MI Aug. 2014 – May 2016 Candidate for Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering Certificate in Nanotechnology

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Atlanta, GA Aug. 2007 – Dec. 2011 Bachelor of Science in Polymer, Textile, and Fiber Engineering Concentration in Management. GPA: 3.3, graduated with Honors Training

Design for Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Dec. 2013. Black Belt Certification, Dec. 2015 Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances, Oct. 2012

Six Sigma for Manufacturing Green Belt Certification, July 2011 Experience

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate Research Assistant - Detroit, MI May 2015 – Present

• Initiated a research project on implantable fuel cells to power biomedical devices.

• Determine the feasibility of glucose as a power source by confirming the theoretical potential through electrochemistry.

• Design, build, and optimize a fuel cell device for in vitro performance testing in simulated biological conditions.

• Maximize glucose oxidation for biological conditions by evaluating various electrodes and catalysts. GENERAL MOTORS March 2012 – March 2016

Engine Analysis Rotational Program, Sealing and Fastening Engineer - Pontiac, MI Oct. 2015 – March 2016

• Modeled and analyzed the compression on a bolt limiter compared to experimental load-to-seal data.

• Identified and corrected meshing issues, defined model properties, and optimized bolt limiter design. Fuel Cell Materials Engineer - Pontiac, MI March 2013 – Oct. 2015

• Led material selection and evaluation for high-performance gas barrier film. Prepared and presented technical papers, drove failure analysis, identified critical requirements, managed supplier communication, developed test methods and calibrated equipment, performed chemical and mechanical property testing, generated cost models.

• Researched thermal aging of materials, optimized thermoforming processes, investigated crosslinking post-processes.

• Examined membrane-adhesive interactions to understand and prevent durability failure mechanisms.

• Directed short-term sealing concept generation and process trials for immediate implementation.

• Served as materials expert for projects such as screen-printed seals, weight reduction, and diffusion media supplier quality.

• Assisted start-up operations. Translated test procedures, reproduced baseline data in new lab, trained new lab staff. Fuel Cell Design and Release Associate Engineer - Honeoye Falls, NY May 2012 – March 2013

• Led material selection, evaluation, and DFMEA for low speed crash protection features, validated installation.

• Completed problem resolution for adhesive failures. Replicated failure conditions, identified and implemented solution.

• Refined membrane slot coating process by assessing annealing conditions to reduce cost while maintaining performance.

• Developed and executed measures to improve cleanliness and increase throughput for membrane electrode assembly process.

• Assisted shut down operations during consolidation and relocation to global headquarters. MILLIKEN & ASSOCIATES Process Improvement Intern - Lagrange, GA May – Aug. 2011

• Improved defect detection in carpet tiles, achieved 40% decrease in rejected orders. Savings estimate of $140K/yr. GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Undergraduate Research Assistant - Atlanta, GA Spring 2011

• Determined effects of viscosity on the alignment of fullerenes through electrospinning, for use in quantum computing. SOUTHERN GLASSLINED INC. Georgia Tech Capstone Senior Design - Atlanta, GA Spring 2011

• Collaborated on a team of five students to design a permanent, portable glass repair process for industrial reactors.

• Pioneered the creation and use of glass nanoparticles to enable localized heating at lower temperature. Leadership

• American Red Cross (2016). Coordinated a group of 20 volunteers to distribute clean water in Flint.

• Meetup (2015-present). Lead social networking group of 1,500 members. Plan weekly events. Maintain dues, and website.

• Life Remodeled (2015). Led a team of 5 to board up abandoned, high-risk houses in the Detroit Osborn School District.

• Society of Automotive Eng. World Congress (2015). Coordinated 10 speed mentoring hosts and 50 attendees.

• Int. Tech. Academy (2015). Judged 200 science fair projects for 6th-12th graders focused on progressive, hands-on learning.

• Society of Women Engineers (2012-present). Lead group of 15 high school students pursuing careers in engineering.

• Campus Beautification Day (2009-2011). Project Coordinator for 12-person team.

• Freshman Seminar (2010-2011). Teaching Assistant and mentor for freshman students.

• Marching band (2003-2010). Section Leader for 40 members (2006).

• Student theater (2007-2012). Asst. Stage Manager (2010), Stage Manager (2012) for 30 cast and crew members. Additional Skills

DSC, DMA/TGA, AFM, FTIR, DIC, nanoparticle synthesis, lithography, Instron Bluehill3, Matlab/Simulink, Hypermesh, Abaqus

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