Engineering Assistant

Sarah Eva Prizio

*** ****** **** **** *******@**.*** 126 Breen-Phillips

Hall Brimfield Ma, 01010 413-***-**** Notre Dame, IN

46556

Professional Skills

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I am an extremely driven individual with a strong desire to gain a position of leadership in order to apply and develop my professional skills and abilities.

I am particularly enthusiastic about working on projects regarding transportation and water resources.

Contaminant transport Time Management GMS – groundwater modeling

Design of Open Flow Channels Team Development Matlab

Water Treatment and Chemistry Leadership Development Microsoft Office (excel, etc..)

Design of Water Treatment Presentation Skills Radiation Safety Training

Facilities Strong Communication General Lab Training

Education

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May 2015 University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering, GPA 3.2/4.00

** Anticipated Engineer In Training Registration Spring 2015 ***

May 2014 Assumption College, Worcester, MA

Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science; minor in Math & Physics, GPA 3.7/4.00

Experience

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Summer 2014 Federal Highway Administration, FHWA (Student Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups), Indianapolis, IN

Engineering Intern:

-Led a team of federal and state employees through a state-wide erosion and sediment control (ESC) process review.

-Interviewed contractors and field personnel regarding their ESC and led field reviews of the job site.

-Analyzed trends for data collected during interviews and reviews.

-Recommended changes to the standard specifications for the state of Indiana and Erosion and Sediment control processes.

-Presented results/recommendations to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) & Federal Highway, Indiana

Division.

-Referenced INDOT Standards & Specifications Book and other supplemental material regarding Erosion and Sediment

Control.

-Appointed duties and responsibilities to other team members

2013-2015 University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN

Research Assistant: Energy Frontier Research Center under Peter Burns

- Founded four new uranium crystalline structures and one new vanadium crystalline structure.

-Developed new technologies to isolate uranium from spent nuclear fuel for greater sustainability within nuclear power.

-Created uranium and neptunium crystalline structures to study their properties.

Summer 2012 Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), Boston, MA

Engineering Intern:

-Worked with the Assessment and Remediation Programs and Salt Remediation Projects teams

-Reviewed/ Prepared construction plans/reports for possible hazardous material conflicts with intended construction projects.

- Supervision of private well installation to assure drinking water standards set by the EPA are met.

-Testing of Aquifers to resolve maintenance and environmental problems due to salt distribution during winter months.

-Prepared and Presented findings of investigations to the MassDOT employees, division administrator, and fellow interns.

Athletics

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2014-2015 University of Notre Dame Women’s Rugby Team, Division I

-Adapted to team dynamics and developed skills needed to gain a starting position within one month

-Competed at a varsity level with other colleges - Chosen for the sevens team: CRC tournament sponsored by NBC.

-Organized and led secondary workout sessions outside of practice fulfilling the duties of a nutritionist and personal trainer

-Designed and Ordered apparel for the team and coaching staff through Under Armour.

Volunteer

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Fall 2014 Federal Highway/Indiana Department of Transportation, Indianapolis, IN

State-wide Erosion and Sediment Control consultant

-Participated in conference calls regarding my findings from the ESC process review and implementing changes to

regulations and standards regarding ESC on the job site.

Spring 2013 Assumption College, Worcester, MA

Teaching Assistant – Introduction to Engineering Course

-Provided students with a general overview of Matlab and Aided the design, construction and programming of class projects.

Leadership Activities and Awards

Society of Women Engineers (SWE), University of Notre Dame

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3-2 Program with Notre Dame for Environmental Engineering

Peers Advocating Wellness for Students

Most Outstanding Intern - 2014, Student Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups

Honors in Environmental Science - 2013 Honors Convocation, Assumption College

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