Project Mechanical Engineering

Alexandra Ryerson

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Seeking Mechanical Engineering Position

Collaborative, analytical, and outgoing team player with strong leadership and communication skills.

San Diego State University – San Diego, CA Degree received 12/2011

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science

EDUCATION

Senior Design project within the Bioengineering industry. Proposal included development of a manufacturing procedure for a transparent, elastomeric Left Ventricle bag to be used within the Cardiac Simulator in the Bioengineering Lab. Completed project included overall process design for manufacture as well as materials and molding techniques needed for processing and manufacture; these techniques included the design of a closed volume geometry bag manufactured using dip molding. Responsible for cost estimation of the project as well as adhering to strict deadlines, created a viable and repeatable means of manufacture.

Product Design project: Design of a new sport recreation tricycle; basic design functions, commercial alternative considerations, existing design improvements, material considerations and selection, performance analysis, manufacturing techniques, cost estimation, feasibility assessment.

Mechanics Design Project: Design of four-bar linkage system. Mechanics of machines, concept of gears and disc cam mechanisms, feasibility, market readiness, cost estimation.

College coursework includes solid modeling methodologies using ProE and Solid Works, FEA analysis, Biomechanics, Engineering materials, Machine lab experience, machining metals and materials testing, Calculus I,II,III, Economics.

WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Intern, V Core Corporation

Renewable and Alternative Energy Technologies September 2010 to present

Primary responsibility for creating and updating Process and Instrumentation Diagrams using AutoCAD; solid modeling using SolidWorks; responsibilities within the accounting department; initiating contact and maintenance of communication with vendors; market research and business development; planning and coordination of corporate events; partner in the creation of V Core’s official website; attendance and business development at industry trade shows.

Leveraged ability to cooperate with all groups within the company; strengths and confidence in the work place and in a professional office setting.

Vice President, Society of Women Engineers

SDSU Campus 2010 to 2011

Primary responsibility for planning several large events each semester; scheduling and planning bi-weekly meetings; booking industry professionals for speaking engagements.

Vice President, Alpha Delta Chi Sorority

SDSU Campus 2008 to 2009

Oversight for all event budgets and coordination with event vendors, sponsors and volunteers. Leveraged strengths in persuasive communications and logistics by serving as Philanthropy Chairperson and Social Chairperson.