John — Mechanical Engineer

August 2015 - Present - Established a local small business by applying a wide variety of technical, interpersonal, and administrative skills - Design, construct, implement, and service projects involving carpentry, masonry, electrical, welding, and landscaping

May 2019 - August 2019 - Operated as Project Manager over design, analysis, prototyping, and testing documentation of a 100-ton hydraulic piston - International communications with India-based design team; Functioned as Houston point of contact

VEX Robotics - Mechanical Lead for IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Fall 2019 - Draft, program, and construct a robot capable of autonomously attaining competitive specifications - Autonomous robotics and mechatronics competition with remote and self-operating segments Resident Assistant - Leadership Development Coordinator for University Lofts On-Campus Apartment Fall 2019 - Support and encourage open communication and community development between RA's and Residents - Presenting and demonstrating leadership and management practices at monthly leadership development workshops

Spring 2019 Teaching Assistant - UTA for ENGI 1100, Introduction To Engineering - Promoted participation, leadership, and creativity during group projects - Conducted office hours for student instruction, one on one assistance, and questions

Nanofluidic Pumping & Dielectrowetting Research- Research Assistant UH M.E. Department Fall 2018 & Spring 2019 - Designed and fabricated a flow direction device to generate pumpless water flow using gold nano-embedded glass - Manipulated the contact angle of vapor bubbles on a surface using electric current to prevent leidenfrost effect

May 2014 - September 2016 San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental - Manager, Tube Handler - Managed employee's schedules, positions, and work responsibilities; Developed infrastructure for future manager training - Facilitated collaboration between team members, superiors, customers, and other business units UNIVERSITY & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE