Biomedical Engineer
Resume:
Virgenal
Lee
Owens,
Jr.
Clayts
Circle
•
Macon,
GA
31216
•
•
**************@*****.*** EDUCATION
Mercer
University,
Macon,
GA 05/2015
Master
of
Science
in
Engineering
(MSE)
–
Biomedical
Engineering GPA:
3.5/4.0 Bachelor
of
Science
in
Engineering
(BSE)
–
Biomedical
Engineering GPA:
3.4/4.0 Honors
and
Accomplishments
• First
member
of
Mercer
Research
Fellows,
08/2010
–
05/2015
• Society
for
Technical
Communication
(STC)
and
Technical
Communication
(TCO)
–
Best
Paper
for
Senior
Design:
Critical Design
Review
for
“Universal
Ankle
Orthotic”,
04/2015
• Sigma
Xi:
The
Scientific
Research
Society
–
Associate
member,
10/2014
• Phi
Eta
Sigma
National
Honor
Society,
01/2011
• Mercer
University
Adiel
Sherwood
Scholarship,
08/2010
–
05/2015
• Founder
and
President
of
Mercer’s
first
spoken
word
organization,
Point
B.L.A.N.K.,
08/2014
–
05/2015 RESEARCH
Mercer
Research
Fellows,
Mercer
University 08/2010
–
05/2015
• Conducted
biomechanics
experiments
using
quantitative
studies
for
accurate
solutions.
Experiments
included
bone
failure tests,
knee- ACL
failure
tests,
and
deer
done
torsional
tests.
• Researched
with
cadaver
bones,
including
arms,
legs,
and
feet.
• Performed
gait
analysis
to
analyze
heel- strike,
mid- stance,
and
toe- off
of
the
foot
during
ambulation
using
F- Scan.
• Researched
leg
prosthetics
and
developed
prosthetic
leg
prototypes.
• Acquired
expertise
in
using
the
Materials
Testing
System
(MTS)
and
its
software. Mercer
on
Mission,
Mercer
University Summer
2013
• Traveled
to
Vietnam
with
Mercer
University
Professor
Dr.
Vo
and
a
team
of
engineering
students
to
build
new
prosthetic legs
for
over
250
amputees
in
various
parts
of
the
country
within
22
days.
• Utilized
creativity
and
engineering
principles
to
fit
a
wide
range
of
amputations,
including
transtibial,
above- knee,
bilateral, and
ankle
disarticulation.
• Assisted
Vietnam
doctors
in
setting
up
clinics
and
worked
with
Dr.
Vo
in
diagnosing
patients
with
various
biomechanical problems
such
as
plantar
fasciitis,
Achilles
tendinitis,
sciatica,
patellar
tendinitis,
valgus/varus
deformity,
muscle
imbalance, and
chondromalacia
patella.
• Demonstrated
proficiency
in
taking
patients’
vital
signs
and
recording
it
on
their
history
sheet.
• Performed
B12
injections
in
patients’
shoulders
under
the
supervision
of
Dr.
Vo. LEADERSHIP
and
WORK
EXPERIENCE
Point
B.L.A.N.K.
Spoken
Word
Group,
Mercer
University,
Macon,
GA 08/2014
–
05/2015
• Established
and
chartered
Mercer’s
first
spoken
word
organization
named
Point
B.L.A.N.K.
(Believing
Love
and
Nurturing Knowledge),
becoming
the
first
President
of
the
organization.
• Organized
and
project- managed
local
and
national
events
and
open
mics.
• Raised
funds
for
travel
and
created
advertisements,
including
all
logos
and
flyers,
for
promotional
purposes. Supplemental
Instructor,
Mercer
University,
Macon,
GA 08/2013
–
05/2014
• Provided
supplementary
instruction
to
students
in
Advanced
General
Chemistry
and
General
Chemistry
II
classes.
• Collaborated
with
Mercer
professors
on
appropriate
study
materials
and
instruction
methods. Resident
Assistant,
Mercer
University,
Macon,
GA 08/2012
–
05/2013
• Supervised
and
facilitated
a
safe
residential
environment
for
40
students.
• Built
community
among
residents
through
programming
and
campus
events.
• Resolved
conflicts,
mentored
students,
and
enforced
school
policies
and
procedures. Minority
Mentor
Program,
Mercer
University,
Macon,
GA 08/2011
–
05/2012
• Provided
academic
support
and
social
encouragement
to
1st
year
minority
students.
• Participated
in
the
Minority
Mentor
retreat
and
created
monthly
group
activities
with
assigned
group.
• Collaborated
and
planned
events
with
fellow
mentors. Virgenal
Lee
Owens,
Jr.
6080
Clayts
Circle
•
Macon,
GA
31216
•
478- 390- 6156
•
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Chick- Fil- A,
Macon,
GA 06/2009
–
Present
• Handles
multiple
responsibilities
to
ensure
the
restaurant
flowed
smoothly
including
cashier,
maintenance,
cooking, food
preparation,
and
drive- thru
duties.
• Cooperates
effectively
with
team
members
in
order
to
maintain
a
positive
and
productive
working
environment.
• Serves
as
a
team
leader
for
the
morning
shift
workers. COMPUTER
SKILLS
Microsoft
Office
Suite C++
Programming ANSYS LabView PSpice SolidWorks
LAB
SKILLS
hNMR Micropipetting TLC Melting
Points
IR Chemical
Analysis Oscilloscopes Function
Generators
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