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Trista Smith

OBJECTIVE:

            To obtain a challenging and rewarding engineering internship that offers diverse job responsibilities with an engineering discipline, one that will fully utilize my technical knowledge and leadership abilities, but can help me gain more experience within the Mechanical Engineering field. 

EDUCATION:

Central Washington University

                                Graduation Date: June 2016

                                Major: Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology

                                Minor: Business

Relevant Courses: Composites and Plastics, Thermal and Fluid Dynamics, Strengths of Materials, Metallurgy, Statics, Machining (Milling Machine, Lathe, Drill), Physics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Business Law, Accounting 1 & 2, and Chemistry.

Technical Skills: AutoCad, Industrial Engineering Technology (Basic Engineering), Information Technology (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point), Engineering Project Cost and Analysis, and Solid Works (3D Modeling).

Abaris Training

                Course Taken: Advanced Composite Structures: Fabrication and Damage Repair-Phase 1.

Learned about the general history of Composites and developed the terminology needed to succeed in the work environment. Built multiple panel layups including prepreg and carbon uni-tape materials while learning about the symmetric and asymmetric laminates, and layup using dry glass cloth and liquid epoxy resin.  Formed various ways to vacuum bag with different types of bleeder/breather sequences and resin flow characteristics. Utilized pleats to minimize bridging when vacuuming a part with a high angled core. Learned oven curing when using a vacuum bag and the cooling requirements and performed a repair that involved sanding the part in preparation for wet layup.

 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

            President- Society of Manufacturing Engineers Club. Central Washington University. (June 2014- Current)

                            Lead the student chapter at CWU creating activities for other members for participation, on and off campus. Communicate with a lead member at SME to help with activity ideas and gain contact with different companies for tours. Coordinate and work with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) President for combined meeting plans and assist each other when needed.

Vice President- Society of Manufacturing Engineers Club. Central Washington University. (Sept. 2013 – June 2014)

                Lead and establish group activities to engage and learn about the engineering field. Coordinate group field trips to local businesses.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Hexcel                                                                                                                                                        June 2015-Sept. 2015

Kent, WA

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Wrote and edited planning while supporting the shop floor. Analyzed part engineering and spec requirements.               

Frankies Pizza                                                                                                                                         June 2013- Sept. 2013

Bonney Lake, WA                                                                                                                                    June 2012- Sept. 2012

                                                                                                                                                                March 2011- Sept. 2011

In Store Worker and Delivery Driver

Deliver and make pizza while bringing a positive and energetic attitude to the atmosphere while still working efficiently with my coworkers. Receive payments from customers and account for daily end of shift store balances.

St. Elizabeth Hospital                                                                                                                            Jan. 2011 to Sept. 2011

Enumclaw, WA

Volunteer

                Emergency room receptionist. Monitored visitor access and directed patients to the correct destination while maintaining security awareness. Gained communication skills while receiving phone calls and relayed messages to emergency room nurses and doctors.

Boeing Employee Credit Union                                                                                                              Jan. 2010 to June 2010

Bonney Lake High School BECU Center

Financial Consultant

                Assisted members in creating their financial accounts and helped members accomplish their financial objective by assisting them in their financial needs.

Bonney Lake Sumner Little League                                                                                                                         2009, 2010

Bonney Lake, WA

Umpire

                Ensured the rules of softball in games throughout the season. Worked with coaches and parents to help the game run smoothly.

Wild Waves Theme Park                                                                                                                      June 2009 to Aug. 2009

Federal Way, WA

Trained/Certified Lifeguard

                Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acted immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency. Presented professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintained a high standard of customer service.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

FIRST Lego League Competition                                                                                                             January 17, 2015           

Volunteer Judge

Judged the Core Values Section of the competition. These values include teamwork, inspiration, and gracious professionalism. Listened to the students about how they applied these core values in their project and outside of this project and competition

.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

 30 Under 30 Nomination for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine

 Nominated By Natalie Lowell

Nominated by Natalie Lowell, Manager of Membership Engagement at SME in Dearborn MI. This honors young leaders in manufacturing and the STEM fields that underpin this profession.