Mechanical Engineering Engineer
Resume:
Katelyn Ballard
Email: **********@********.***
Address: ***-*** ****** ***** **
City: South Park
State: PA
Zip: 15129
Country: USA
Phone: 330-***-****
Skill Level: Entry
Salary Range: $60,000
Willing to Relocate
Primary Skills/Experience:
Excel Testing SolidWorks AutoCAD Project Management
Educational Background:
Masters Degree, Mechanical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh - In Progress, 08/2012 - 05/2015
Pittsburgh, PA
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Job History / Details:
Katelyn J. Ballard, EI
South Park, PA 15129
**********@********.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Mechanical Engineering Professional, results-oriented with
experience in the nuclear, medical, and power industries capable
of working on projects independently as well as part of a team or
as the team leader and open to exploring a variety of industries
and opportunities. Familiar with the following:
* SolidWorks
* AutoCAD
* MatLab
* Maple
* Mathematica
* Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
August 2012 - Present
MS, Mechanical Engineering, 4.0
Currently Pursuing Part-Time, Expected Completion 2015
Coursework: Engineering Management, Project Management for
Engineers, Intro to Combustion Theory, Heat and Mass Transfer
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
August 2005 - January 2010
BSE, Mechanical Engineering, 3.02
CERTIFICATIONS
Ohio Engineer Intern (EI), Passed the Fundamentals of
Engineering Exam
December 15, 2009
* Conferred by Ohio`s State Board for Registration for
Professional Engineers and Surveyors
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Babcock and Wilcox, West Mifflin, PA
June 2010 - January 2013
Engineer of Radiological Work (ERW)
* Authored technical procedures written to direct decontamination
and decommissioning activities at a DOE Laboratory site,
primarily involving nuclear and other legacy wastes
* Interfaced with multi-disciplinary work teams, regulatory
individuals, and the customer throughout the planning,
development, and execution phases of decontamination and
decommissioning activities
* Analyzed emergent issues, developed solutions, and prepared
documentation to resolve issues
* Held DOE security clearance and qualification as a walk-in CSCA
Contamination Worker
Clark Reliance Corporation, Strongsville, OH
May 2009 - December 2009
Mechanical Engineering Co-Op
* Developed filter sizing program in Excel to assist with
selection of filtration vessel size and filter elements, ensuring
high vessel efficiency and competitive sizing
* Estimated cost of complete natural gas filtration /
conditioning skid systems to meet customer supplied P&IDs as well
as specifications concerning valves and instrumentation
* Reviewed RFQs and prepared work scope, estimates, and proposals
for review and approval
Philips Medical Systems, Highland Heights, OH
January 2008 - August 2008
Global Mechanical CT Engineering Co-Op
* Investigated and analyzed possible reasons for ball bearing
failure with an emphasis on transportation
* Modified an existing CT system to be used as test stand by the
vendor, as well as hosted the vendor
* Verified robustness of collimator and its newly designed
packaging through the documentation and analysis of data
resulting from repeated drop testing
* Utilized various tools including: a variety of hand and
electric tools, torque wrenches, shock logs, accelerometers,
oscilloscopes, thermocouples, a sound level meter, a force meter,
and a Fero Arm
LAB EXPERIENCE
Laser Flow Diagnostics Laboratory at Case Western Reserve University
January 2008 - August 2008
Senior Research Project
* Experimentally tested and analyzed the flow of a blood
analogous fluid through the Pedipump, a pediatric left
ventricular assist device (LVAD)
* Utilized Particle Imaging Velocimetry (PIV) to obtain flow data
to compare with CFD models
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Judge, Future City Competition, 2011 - 2013
Exhibitor at National Engineering Week, 2012
Event Captain, Science Olympiad, 2006 - 2009
Brother of Alpha Phi Omega (Service Fraternity), 2005 - 2009
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ASME
WIN - Women in Nuclear
AWARDS AND HONORS
Case Western Reserve University, Ohio Leadership Award Program
Scholarship
Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient (Highest Award in Girl Scouts,
less than 5% earn this award)
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