Louisa Kuma

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Richmond VA, *****

acx8gr@r.postjobfree.com

940-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a career opportunity to contribute my leadership experience, communication skills and abilities in Engineering.

EDUCATION

Virginia State University Petersburg, VA May 2016

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Major GPA: 3.6

Honors List (2012)

Golden Key International Honors Society

Relevant Courses: Thermodynamic II, Project Management, Fluid Mechanics, Introduction to Electronics, Dynamics, Machine Design, Statistics, Manufacturing Process II, Engineering Graphics I &II, Engineering Problem Solving, Introduction to Programming, Distribution Systems, Machine Design I, Dynamics, Engineering Economics,C++,Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Applied Thermodynamics, Calculus I&II, Introduction to ERP, Manufacturing Process II, Energy Laboratory, Facilities Management.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Math- Lab, Mechanical testing, Auto Cad, Solid Works, C++, Multilingual ( English, French, Akan) NX 8.5, Programming, Outlook, SAP, MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Product & System Design, Enovia

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCES

Eaton Corporation Raleigh, NC Spring 2016-Present

Manufacturing Development Engineer

Identify assembly improvements; accept assembly team feedback and adjustments to work breakdowns for new products.

Supported the development of assembly pictorial work instruction for new products.

Assist in prototype builds and provide assembly improvement feedback.

Provided technical support, engineering assistance, guidance in manufacturing techniques and equipment design.

Virginia State Agriculture Department Petersburg, VA Spring 2016-2016

Intern, Virginia State University

Repaired, optimized and built an Aquaponics systems for research, food production and supplying others with systems.

Developed a test result database to improve the accuracy and efficiency of analysis and reporting.

Designed an Aquaponics system using Auto Cad to get the detailed outcome.

Senior Design Project, Beta Sterling Engine and Solar Panels Petersburg, VA Fall 2015- 2016

Student Participant, Virginia State University

Sketched outline designs and used CAD, NX.8 programs to create detailed design and specifications for the sterling engine.

Researched suppliers of raw materials and finished goods and collaborated with purchasing department to obtain samples for process validation and functionality.

Go Kart Project Petersburg, VA Fall 2013-2015

Researcher, Virginia State University

Collaborated in a team of five and helped to develop, design, and prove the concept of a fully electric Go Kart.

Three months were spent designing and sizing the necessary mechanical and electrical components and an additional three months were spent building and testing the model.

Made sure the go karts were running properly and made small repairs to the go karts such as: changing tires.

NASA Mining Robotics Competition

Collaborated in a team of seven to build a robot according to NASA’s specification to imitate a trip to Mars.

Sketched a design in detail, a list of interfaces which was drawn up so that each member knew how his components would have to interact with others.

Perform assignments in software development using C/C++ and test for advanced capability.

Participate in technical reviews, support troubleshooting efforts.

EXPERIENCE

Dominion Powers, Student Representative Petersburg, VA Spring 2016

Lead and supported manufacturing activities in regards to compliance and documentation.

Educated new students about various resources and student services available.

Delivered outstanding written and verbal communication skills and organized personal, professional calendars and supplied reminders of upcoming meetings and events.

Amazon, Picker Chester, VA Fall 2014-Spring 2015

Updated database with customer, sales information and fulfilled an average of 500 customer service daily.

Delivered products to customers in timely manner and reviewed new customer orders, requests and manually entered data into a centralized database.

Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of logistics operations using simulation models and other tools.

ACTIVITIES

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Fall 2014- Present

Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) Fall 2013- Present

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Fall 2013- Present

International Diplomacy Club Fall 2014-2016

Volunteering at Westminster Canterbury Richmond Fall 2011- Present

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