Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
Restructured the lab environment to optimize workflow. I was responsible for managing a $ 4,000 budget for acquiring new electronics and equipment necessary for the lab. Used CAD Modeling to design an optical experiment in reflective optics of low-angle infrared reflectors. Assisted research teams by operating classical and electron microscopes and organizing experimental data. Designed, developed & conducted reflective-optics experiments to measure infrared light reflectivity at shallow angles Engineered custom electronic devices for data-acquisition solutions Restructured laboratory layout for optimal usage Managed & operated advanced instrumentation: Hitachi S-4700 FE-SEM, Phenom SEM, Bruker Dimension ICON AFM, HIROX KH-7700, Renishaw inVia Raman, Dektak 3 ST, and Profilm3D surface profilers Assembled TRIFT 4 time-of-flight mass spectrometry instrument for high-resolution surface analysis.
Accepted as a member of the William and Mary Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary, representing the top residence hall leaders. Guided 20 first-year students through their transition to university, offering support and resources to foster their personal and academic growth. Acted as the first point of contact for resident emergencies, complaints, and conflicts, demonstrating sound judgment and de-escalation skills. Maintained open lines of communication with residents and staff, authoring clear and concise reports on infractions and safety concerns to ensure a secure living environment. Fostered a welcoming and inclusive hall culture by upholding university policies and actively engaging with residents to build a strong sense of community by setting up monthly check-in's and by weekly events.
Photographed key events such as research symposiums and promotional showcases Designed a website for automatic photo editing to outmatch the upload and editing speed of Adobe Lightroom without sacrificing photo quality or editing capabilities. Participated in a weekly think-tank-like environment, consistently pitching new ideas for effective marketing. Designed and constructed a human-sized prop microscope for additional creative photography.
Design and implement AI-powered computer vision systems in Python and C++ to create an automated fiber-optic end-face defect detector Develop and optimize a real-time medical temperature monitoring and logging sensor Transmission Testing Polarization Alignment of Stress Rods for PM Fiber Reconfigured and managed industrial robotics programming the user-interface and internal system of the Mach3 Mill to connect to a Levin Lathe
Wrote and developed intellectual property such as novels, screenplays, and advertisements. In addition to providing commentary and ideas on projects for the head producer. I wrote and edited short scientific novels that required fact-based, intensive research, covering topics ranging from psychological analysis to technological trends and innovations.
Wrote book activity guides and reflection activities.
I managed the company's backend organizational system. Created data visualizations of the company's outreach and processes. Constructed organized data sheets of all company connections.