Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills Fast Learner Dedicated

Education:

Georgia Institute of Technology August 2010-May 2013

B.S. Aerospace Engineer

Mountain Vista Governor’s School September 2008- June 2010

A.A. General Studies

John Handley High School September 2006- June 2010

Salutatorian with Honors

Relevant Skills and Expertise:

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Fast Learner

Dedication

Timeliness

Quick Problem Solver/Troubleshooting abilities

Work Experience:

Proposal Analyst

Digital Management Inc. December 2011- April 2012

Assisting in identifying, structuring, and articulating a winning approach through exemplary work. Results are achieved through focus, determination, and teamwork. Strong critical thinking skills are developed relative to accuracy and dissemination of information. Aiding the ease of the workplace, Alyssa is working on developing new Macros for use with Microsoft Office employing knowledge with VBA. She has also taken on key roles, pertaining to new contract staffing and execution, achieving ambitious results.

Outpost Employee

Wilderness Outpost Georgia Tech, January 2010- December 2011

Educated students about outdoor recreation and taught them skills to better equip themselves in nature whether rock climbing, backpacking, or kayaking. Provided customer service for students who wished to sign up for classes involving deposits and layaway options. Also, compiled orders of gear for student rentals in a fast paced atmosphere.

Research Assistant

Ben T. Zinn Aerospace Combustion Lab, August 2011- December 2011

Integral part of the research process in the area of understanding and control of ultra low emissions combustion systems for power or propulsion applications. This includes combustion control, characterization of fundamental combustion properties, and understanding dynamical combustion phenomenon. Alyssa managed and implemented several experimental concepts to further the research process. Her dealing included complex coding with MatLab and Solid works while conducting hands on mechanical repairs to equipment used during the testing phase. She was able to analyze complex and immense data sheets while understanding the mathematics behind the design.

Intern

Army Corps of Engineers May 2010- August 2010

Alyssa Rumsey managed staffing in both the Transatlantic Division and Middle Eastern Division. This task mandated coordination with intermingled teams as well as being proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. Communication was of the utmost importance in order to stay on top of the always and quickly changing personnel. In addition, she conceptualized, developed and executed Project Proposal Presentations for highly ranking staff using Microsoft PowerPoint and QuickTime for imbedding videos. Often she would go above and beyond expectations to create a presentation that was sure to impress. Her daily tasks consisted of being the office manager in which she ran a neat and timely office.

Intern

NASA- Langley May 2009-August 2009

Working under a Project Manager for the Mission to Mars, Alyssa was able to work with a close professional team to accomplish major strides in the development of a deployment strategy. Her position allowed her to head a team of individuals which fostered group management skills and the ability to delegate tasks. Multitasking was a huge facet of the role as well as being decisive. She insured productivity and quality with all tasks and was an encouraging force as well as a role model for future interns to follow. Project manager – teamwork, delegate, decisive

Related Experience:

Volunteer, Old Court House Civil War Museum, 2006-Present - Administer tours to customers and act as Manager part time fulfilling all monitorial transactions and duties as the sole employee on location from open until close of business.

Student Assistant- Clough Commons Library, 2010-2011- Acted in fulfilling librarian duties. Honed observation skills and the ability to interact with students

Webber’s Nursery Landscaper, 2010- hands on experience in the landscape industry which prepped me with the drive to work hard and the satisfaction of a hard day’s work. Enhanced customer service skills.

Captain- Forensic and Debate Team- worked effectively with students from different backgrounds, and garnered motivation to lead and direct students toward success. Ranked nationally in Congressional Debate and State Champion for Original Oratory.

Vice President- Backpacking-Outdoor Recreation Georgia Tech, 2011- resulted in the creation of a new found backpacking community and organization.

President and Treasurer- Yellow Jackets Archery Club, 2011- resulted in firsthand experience with small business dealings.

Student Pilots License, 2011- demonstrates the ineptness to learn with the commitment, dedication and drive to accomplish a great feat.

Ambassador- Virginia Shooting Sports, 2007-2011- Directed outreach and advocacy efforts on state, local and national levels to foster the shooting sports community and encourage firearm education.

Society of Women Engineers (SWE), 2010-2011- Assisted with community outreach with local middle and high schools to increase awareness of engineering careers and education.

References available upon request.

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