Zurisadai Pena
****-* ********* **. ********, VA 23225 804-***-****
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Objective
To obtain a full time position with a company that will provide me with the opportunity to grow as a professional while using my knowledge of engineering concepts.
Education
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Bachelor of Science May 2013
Major: Engineering, Minor: Math
Centennial Scholar
Course Work
- Design - System Analysis - Project Management
- Circuit and Instrumentation - Sustainability - Materials and Mechanics
Work Experience
Sept 2013- Present Sales Associate, Pandora Jewelry, Richmond
Assist customer with their jewelry purchases while meeting daily and monthly sale goals.
Aug 2012- Nov 2012 Bank Teller, SoNa Bank, New Market, VA
Made monetary deposits and withdrawals while selling product solutions to customers.
May 2011- Oct 2011 Sales Associate, Kohl’s Department Store, Harrisonburg, VA
Assisted customers by answering their questions as well as closing monetary transactions.
Oct 2009- May 2011 Tele-counselor, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Helped JMU prospective students through their admission period to the university.
Project Experience
Aug 2011-May 2013 Africa Clinic, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Developing a Sustainability Assessment Matrix Application to assess the level of sustainability for a propose clinic design in Porto Novo, Benin.
Aug 2010- May 2011 Bike Project, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Designed and build a bike suitable for a 15-year-old boy named Ricky with cerebral palsy.
Jan 2010- May 2010 Reynolds Plastic Project, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Analyzed Reynolds plastic company’s storage and transportation process and proposed sustainable solutions that can help reduce the amount of damaged product during assembly by approximately 20%.
May 2009- July 2009 Mancala Research Project, James Madison NREUP Program, Harrisonburg, VA
Studied the ancient game of Mancala and the Chinese Remainder Theorem to identify the strategic moves of winning the game. _
Leadership Experience
May 2011- May 2012 Vice President, Lambda Iota Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., Harrisonburg, VA
Organized different types of Community Service programs while also in charge of the Chapter’s membership intake process.
May 2010- Dec 2012 Treasurer, Lambda Iota Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., Harrisonburg, VA
Organized and documented the Chapter’s financial records while performing weekly financial reports.
Skills
Bilingual- Fluent in English and Spanish - Microsoft Word - Matlab
Microsoft Excel - Solid Works
Honors/Awards
Aug 2008-May 2013 Centennial Scholarship Program, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Received a full scholarship to James Madison University while performing 100 hours of Community Service every school year.
Extracurricular Activities / Community Service
Fall 2012- Present Member of Society of Women Engineers, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
An educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering.
Spring 2010- Present Member of the Lambda Iota Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., Harrisonburg, VA
A service sorority that focuses on the development and enhancement of the community.
Spring 2010- May 2012 Member of the Students for Minority Outreach, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Promoting diversity across campus, while planning and executing educational and social programs to prospective JMU students.