Objective: To gain a technical position with a respected and established company who will recognize and reward discipline and hardwork.
Experience:
(2016-Present) Technical Consultant – Watson Intellectual Property Group
Used engineering skills to write detailed description of patent devices
Visualized and explained the mechanisms and significance of devices
Reference all parts of provided figures to indicate areas of significance
Educated and advised in depth with supervising attorney regarding IP’s
Performed Patent Reviews for USPTO Office Actions and Reviews
(2016-2017) Engineer – aMDI
Managed all active projects, including budget, tasks, and deliverables
Developed and managed Gantt Charts through project life
Performed Cost-2-Completes repeated through projects
Trained and managed student employees
Laboratory manager responsible for supplies, seating, and project stations
Communicated with and utilized industry experts to improve projects
(2014-2016) Graduate Assistant – Grand Valley School of Engineering
Graded and recorded assignments and quizzes for 106 different students
Supervised CNC labs for scheduled and unscheduled hours
Monitored classes to aide struggling students and help with difficult problems
(2013-2016) Lab Technician – Van Andel Research Institute
Scanned and analyzed mice bones with MicroCT device
Calculated material properties of trabecular and cortical bones In Vivo
Performed mechanical tests of bones
Developed statistical tests for all data gathered through MicroCT and Force Transducer
Communicated data to several department heads
Skills: SolidWorks Technical Drawing, SmartDraw, SolidCam EndMill Design, Matlab, Arduino, Microsoft Projects, C coding languages, Cerner and NextGen Database Collection and Management tools, Signal Analysis.
Capable of Handling Laboratory Animals
Excellent Organizational, Analytical, and Planning Skills
Education: Grand Valley School of Engineering, Grand Rapids, MI (2014-2016)
Masters of Biomedical Engineering
Additional Courses: Intellectual Property Design, Marketing,
Problem Identification,
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN (2009-2013)
Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Additional Courses: Organic Chemistry, Component Design
Honors: Dean’s List (2 semesters)
Hobbies: Entertainment Editor – Rose-Hulman newspaper (Rose Thorn)
Online Writing/Publishing
Wood Working
Art Critiquing
Film Critiquing
Publications and Credits:
J. G. Anderson, D.R. Bohay, J.D. Maskill, K.P. Gadkari, T.M. Hearty, W. Braaksma, M.A. Padly, K.T. Weaver. (2015) “Complications after Popliteal Block for Foot & Ankle Surgery.” Foot Ankle Int. 36(1) 1138-1143 doi: 10.1177/1071100715589741
Y. He, J. Shi, W. Yi, X. Ren, X. Gao, J. Li, N. Wu, K. Weaver, Q. Xia. T. Yang. (2016) “Discovery of a highly potent glucocorticoid for asthma treatment.” Cell Discovery Online Publish doi: 10.1038/celldisc.2015.51
References available upon request