SARA E. BROWN
Troy, NY 12180
Waterbury, CT 06706
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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a full time position in the fields of Mechanical or
Electrical Engineering.
EDUCATION
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Graduation: May 2010
. Cumulative GPA: 2.40/4.00; Last Semester GPA: 3.00/4.00
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Advanced Manufacturing Project, Troy, NY
August 2009 - Present
. Candy Labyrinth: Concept Generation and Project Proposal Team -
Project Manager (F'09)
. Puckman Tape Dispenser: Production Team - Manufacturing subgroup,
Waterjet machinist (S'10)
Sponsored by Covidien, HAAS, RBC Bearings, Lodolce Machine Co., and
Ensign-Bickford.
Lift Assist Walker (Senior Capstone Project), Troy, NY
August 2009 - December 2009
. Redesign to improve compact ability, stability, mechanism operation,
ergonomics, and compliance with federal standards. Experience with
patent procedures. Sponsored by Albany Guardian Society.
WORK EXPERIENCES
RPI UPAC Sound, Troy, NY
September 2006 - Present
. Admin Chair/Sound Technician/Crew Chief for events, including
concerts, cultural events, speakers, etc.
RPI Teaching Assistant, Troy, NY
September 2008 - December 2009
. Embedded Control- Supervise and Assist students with troubleshooting
problems they encounter while learning the uses of microcontrollers.
RPI Research Assistant, Troy, NY
January 2009 - May 2009
. Worked with the Mobile Studio to evaluate the parts for a wireless
daughter board for Physics Applications (force sensor, actuator, etc).
LeadAmerica, Engineering and Robotics Program
Summers 2008 - 2009
. Team Leader: Instructor and Resident Advisor. Instructed students
daily in lab setting- robotics, design challenges (gen. engineering),
leadership. Hands on experience for students (multiple sessions,
groups of ~18).
COGZ Systems LLC, Woodbury, CT
June 2006 - January 2007
. Technical Support and Sales Assistant for Preventative Maintenance
Software Co.,
worked via remote computer access during academic months.
LEADERSHIP
UPAC Sound- Admin Chair/Sound Technician/Crew Chief/Instructor
Fall 2006 - Present
WRPI 91.5fm (college radio)- Head of the Live Department/D.J./Tech Team
Spring 2007 - Present
Dance Club- President/Treasurer/Stage Manager
Fall 2006 - Present
Alpha Phi Omega (co-ed service fraternity)- Chair of numerous events
Fall 2007 - Present
Women Mentor Program- Mentor
Fall 2007 - Present
Class of 2010 Senator
Fall 2007 - Spring 2009
Formula Hybrid- Founding Member/Secretary
Spring 2008 - Spring 2009
Rensselaer Student Auto Shop- Member
Fall 2006 - Spring 2006
Rensselear School of Engineering Dean's List
Fall 2006, Spring 2008
SKILLS
Circuit building/testing; NX4, MatLab, LoggerPro 3.2, Silicon Laboratories
IDE, PSpice, MiniTab, Digital Performer, Adobe Audition 3.0, Yamaha Studio
Manager, RoboLab 2.4.5; Ability to Mix Live Sound Performances (analog and
digital); FCC clearance- station engineer- noncommercial.