Work Experience Duke Energy, Charlotte, NC
Jan. *008 to Present
Engineer II
. Develop design changes to electrical plant systems
and equipment requiring modification, upgrade, or
replacement
. Generate Engineering Change packages by selecting and
sizing electrical equipment, estimating cost and
developing design scope
. Manage engineering schedule milestones and budgets
. Provide electrical modification support to station
work groups (Operations, Chemistry, Radiation
Protection, and Maintenance)
. Originate and/or check calculations to support plant
modifications
. Provide input for development of modification
implementation and testing procedures
Progress Energy, Wilmington, NC
May 2007 to Aug. 2007
Summer Intern
. Analyzed various feeders to improve power quality and
reliability of the distribution system
. Conducted study for reducing the number of customer
momentary interruptions by 15-20%
. Reviewed protective coordination for all power fuse
locations in southeastern North Carolina
. Created TCC curves for standard relay settings for
use within the engineering department
. Presented project results to upper-level management
at conclusion of internship
Milliken and Company, Blacksburg, SC
May 2006 to Aug. 2006
Summer Intern
. Utilized Six-Sigma techniques to improve machinery
efficiency, resulting in $44K annual savings
. Presented project results to upper-level management
at conclusion of internship
North Carolina State University Office of Annual Giving,
Raleigh, NC Sept. 2005 to Dec. 2007
Outreach Specialist/Supervisor
. Updated alumni records and raised money for the
university via phone calls
. Confirmed pledges to the university while maintaining
a positive work environment
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Aug. 2003 to Dec. 2007
Office Assistant/Research Assistant
. Copied, faxed and filed documents and delivered mail
throughout the university
. Conducted research on topics as needed and prepared
presentations
Education North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
B.S. Electrical Engineering, December, 2007
Cumulative GPA: 3.195/4.0
Volunteer Work Bowl For Kids' Sake
May 2010
MLK Service Event
Jan. 2010
National YGN Drawing Contest
Oct. 2008, 2009
American Heart Association Heart Walk
Sept. 2008, 2009
Dragon Boat Race June
2008, May 2009
Landscaping @ Long Creek Elementary School
May 2008
Activities Intern Coordinator
May 2009-Aug. 2009
May
2008-Aug. 2008
North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NA-YGN)
May 2008-present
Certifications EIT (Engineer in Training)
December 2007