Sarah Jane Geist
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Auburn, Alabama 36832 Gurley, Alabama 35748
256-***-**** (cell) 256-***-****
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Education
Auburn University – Auburn, Alabama
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering, Minor in Asian Studies Current Status: Senior, GPA: 3.80
Experience
Auburn University (contract at Boeing) – Huntsville, Alabama PDT Student Employee for the SLS program (January 2020 – Present)
● Create and utilize finite element models in order to perform stress analysis on SLS components
(primarily using Abaqus)
● Design simple parts and modify existing SLS components (primarily using Abaqus)
● Assist the development of stress reports including data synthesis and manipulation as well as report formatting and editing
U.S. Space and Rocket Center– Huntsville, Alabama
Museum Guide (May 2018 – August 2018, May 2019-August 2019)
● Responsible for leading museum tours of small or large groups lasting up to an hour, as well as leading field trip groups and running simulators.
● Educate the public about past and present spaceflight technology in many specific fields Auburn University Office of Academic Support – Auburn, Alabama Physics Supplemental Instructor (SI) (January 2018 –December 2018)
● Responsible for leading tutoring sessions with students; leverage communication skills to work with students via both online and classroom sessions.
● Teach students how to solve complex problems through cross-application one-on-one learning sessions and large group presentation/briefing instruction, as appropriate Skills
● Computer literacy: Windows-based personal computers.
● Operating systems and software knowledge includes: Abaqus, SolidWorks, FEMAP, Patran, NASTRAN, MATLAB, Windows 7, 10, Microsoft Office Professional package, limited exposure in Creo, Autodesk Fusion 360, and ANSYS Fluent
● Structural Architecture and Design, leveraging mixed materials (metals, fabrics, resins, glass, ceramics, light-weight foam materials) to achieve tight design tolerances
● Intermediate Japanese language proficiency
● Ability to develop and deliver presentations to large audiences Achievements and Involvements
● Dean’s List Fall 2017-Spring 2019(Auburn University)
● Presidential Scholarship (Auburn University)
● B D Lee M S Sexton Endowed Scholarship (Auburn University)
● Multiple Awards for Design and Fabrication
● Auburn Club Water Polo officer
● North Alabama Search Dog Association – Volunteer involvement, 2006-2020
● Buckhorn High School Top 5%