Katelyn Ballard

Email: abqn7u@r.postjobfree.com

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

330-***-****

abqn7u@r.postjobfree.com

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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