Katie Simmons

jl1d26@r.postjobfree.com • 318-***-**** • 318-***-**** • 1197 Williamson Way • Shreveport, LA 71118

EDUCATION Louisiana Tech University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering November 2011

Concentration – Electrical Engineering

EMPLOYMENT LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA Spring 2012 - Current

http://www.lsuhsc.edu/ Contract Engineer

-Created virtual instrument in Labview to acquire data from multiple sources

-Created program for data analysis to track range of motion in animal joints

-Analyzed data on blood pressure recordings in mice

-Supervised High School and College students working in the lab

LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA Summer 2011

http://www.lsuhsc.edu/ Volunteer Research Assistant

-Created database for determining tendon of origin and insertion locations of the leg

-Created database for 3D bone reconstruction of mouse arthritis model

-Built physical models to study range of motion in the human forearm and ankle

-Designed Excel Program to graphically record results of Semmes-Weinstein Tests

-Supervised High School students working in the lab

Entergy System Operations Center., Pine Bluff, AR Summers 2009 and 2010

http://www.entergy.com/ Intern

-Maintained error database

-Met deadlines for long term and short term projects

-Constructed an instruction manual for a program -Participated in active problem-solving discussions

-Assisted troubleshooting compliance scenarios

-Learned to self-motivate and seek out opportunities

Applebee's, Shreveport, LA Summer 2008

http://www.applebees.com/ Server

-Worked on an irregular schedule

Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA Fall 2007 http://www.latech.edu/ Grader

-Graded upper level engineering courses

Deep South Insurance, Shreveport, LA Summer 2007

http://www.deep-south.com/ Intern

-Organized and maintained various file rooms

Guess Factory Store, Inc., Bossier City, LA Summer 2006

http://www.guessfactory.com/ Sales Associate

-Learned customer service skills

SKILLS MS Office, Mathcad, Matlab, Solid Works, PBASIC, Adobe Photoshop, Assembly, Java, VBA, Labview

AWARDS Winner – Student Design Competition: 2011

Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America

Presidential Scholarship from Louisiana Tech University 2006

Opportunity TOPS Scholarship 2006

ACTIVITIES Biomedical Engineering Society 2006

Society of Women Engineers 2006 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

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