VISHAL GAURAV KARMACHARYA
Jackson, Tennessee • 731-***-**** • *****************@******.***
EDUCATION
UNION UNIVERSITY, College of Engineering Jackson TN, USA Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Mechanical Concentration May 2024
Dean’s Scholarship Recipient, Scholars of Excellence Scholarship Recipient International Students’ Union Vice President, Student Government Association Legislator August 2020 – May 2023 WORK EXPERIENCE/ACTIVITIES
ENGINEERING PROJECTS AND EXPERIENCES
US FARATHANE JACKSON Jackson, Tennessee
World leader manufacturer of plastic parts for automotive industry May 2024 - October 2024 Industrial Engineer
• Lead LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Put together projects that would aid in reducing cost of poor execution (COPE), cost of poor quality (COPQ) and increased OEE such as implementation of a MES, new vision systems, ergonomics monitoring systems and spacing solutions.
• Headed Kaizen projects that helped tracking finished goods and reduced the percentage of expedited shipments by 1.5% SONOCO PRODUCTS CO. Jackson, Tennessee
World's largest packaging production company August 2023 - August 2024 Capstone Project
• Team redesigned the spray system for Isopar in client’s manufacturing to stay within TN state regulations to avoid further taxation and penalties
• Used fluid mechanics to integrate new spray system to reduce Isopar consumption while keeping production line efficiency within given project budget in conjunction with SONOCO maintenance team.
• Communicated with various global manufacturers to create and test parts and assemblies for new system NATIONAL INNOVATION CENTER
Kathmandu, Nepal Nepal’s largest philanthropic engineering organization led by philanthropist and engineer Dr. Mahabir Pun June 2022 - July 2022
Prosthetics Designer, Client Relations
• Used CAD software to design prosthetics for underprivileged amputees
• Worked in building working relationships with local manufacturers and donors for projects for funding and production
• Coordinated projects and led team of fellow engineers to work with patients and execute projects
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MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING EXPERIENCES AND OTHER CAREER EXPERIENCES SHEPHERD ADVENTURES LTD.
Kathmandu, Nepal
2nd generation family business; specializing in expeditions of the Himalayas and eco-tourism in Nepal for 30 years January 2017 - March 2024
Marketing Director (January 2022- March 2024) – Bookings Co-ordinator (January 2017 - March 2024)
• Championed new era of team coordination and marketing by introducing innovative marketing ideas such as influencers, new websites, and new social media engagement approach
• Introduced new types of tourism specifically based on the adventure market such as white-water rafting, bungee jumping and mountain biking which was previously an untapped market for the company
• Created new protocol for bookings
• Managed client relations while coordinating stays and satisfaction NABIL INVESTMENT BANKING LIMITED
Kathmandu, Nepal
A subsidiary of Nabil Bank, Nepal’s largest bank by Market capitalization June 2022 - October 2022 Junior Human Resources Officer
• Innovated New System of handling staff payment transaction that drastically increased efficiency, simplicity, errors, and reduced time taken of payroll process, including calculation of bonus pay through new Microsoft Excel protocol
• Oversaw fiscal management and employee relations at institution, including monitoring performance reviews and maintaining records. Position required elevated levels of social intelligence, professionalism, and capability of handling sensitive information.
UNION UNIVERSITY Jackson, Tennessee
One of the nation’s top Christian Universities June 2021-December 2023 Union Station Associate
• Served as the primary point of contact and representative for the university, managing financial transactions and representing the university's interests.
• Oversaw fiscal management and student relations at institution, dealing with roles of public relations and while performing tasks that required intimate knowledge of university policies and protocol SKILLS
Technical: Creo, Fusion360, Microsoft Excel, Matlab, C+, OnShape Languages: Nepali (Advanced), English (Advanced), Hindi (Advanced), Spanish (Proficient), Newari (Proficient) Certifications: LEAN Six Sigma white belt (Black Belt certification in process) REFRENCES
DR. GEORG PINGEN
Professor of Engineering
Union University
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MS. RENEE STAMPER
Student accounts coordinator
Previous Employer
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DR. EDWARD SMITH
President, Williamson Christian College
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MR. THOMAS VARUGHESE
Head of telecommunications and media, Jackson Energy Authority 731-***-****
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DR. JEANETTE RUSS
Chair, Union University department of engineering
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MS. PAM WHITNELL
International Student Officer, Union University
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