Experiences

This page entails my Technical Work and Internship, as well as Previous Research and Lab Experiences.



Work and Internship Experiences:

Freelance West Palm Beach, FL                                        Jun. '22 - Present
Freelance Private Consultant

Business 1
• Create Standard Operating Procedure for current and new process
• Create and document eight (8) NPI, scale up process/information, created from existing material
• Update and Manage POS System, improving UX/UI, adding proper inventory principles
• Meet with owner to create plan for inventory supply chain, mitigate shrinkage, and create liquidation plan
• Manage contractors for new construction build, remodeling, and ensuring changes are up to building codes
• Implement various work process tools to collect analytics from interface from an automated system
• Create floormap Plan on CAD for review and change for layout
• Meet with FL Health Department regarding inspections, safety, and regulations
• Create Digital Marketing Plan to reach more potential consumers
• Outreach to local business community to coordinate events, participate in festivals, etc...
• Manage blog for SEO and webpage relevancy

Business 2
• Expand product line from 12 to 19 products with existing materials1
• Create holiday plan list of events and ideas to reach to new and existing constomers
• Create digital marketing plan to reach more constomers
• Develop and implement simple business strategies designed to increase profit margin and decrease costs
• Identify areas of competence, potential improvements, and recommendations to mitigate risks
• Teach leadership and management skills through workshops and team building

Non Profit
• Develop relationships with community partners
• Set vision and mission statement for organization
• Develop whitepapers and establish intial governing documentation
• Create Github and database for website and server
• Create practical list for organization's vision, resources, and experience
• Outreach and marketing through promotions, digital advertising, fundraising, and public relations
• Identify tentative advisors/board of directors

Apple Austin, TX                                        Jan. '21 - Aug. '21
Recycling Innovation Engineering Intern/COOP
• Project Manager facilitating system upgrade with engineers for both Apple Daisy Recycling Robotic Systems
• Understand 6 axis robot, pneumatics, servo motors, motion controllers, PLC, and PC Based control system
• Used CAD, Understood Hardware for System, and conducted virtual Experimental Testing onsite
• Understood vision system during automation process to update, control, and identify components
• Create RFP/RFQ, technical docs, and other project management related information

American Underground – Powered by Google for Startups, Durham, NC                   Sept. '19
Black Founders Exchange Intern
• Communicating events via social media for awareness of events on Instagram (ig: @AmerUnderground)
• Facilitating processes for events during Black Founders Exchange and Black Wall Street Celebration
• Help problem solve for events and problems arising
• Work with logistics regarding organizing events and activities

National Aeronautics & Space Agency (NASA), Greenbelt, MD                   June '19 - Aug '19
Mechanical Ground Support Equipment and 3D Printing Intern - Mechanical Engineering Branch
• Assisted CAD design for the NASA WFIRST Sun Shield Engineering Design Unit (EDU)
• Created structure concept(s) to interface with LEMS lander model, with simple structural analysis (frequency and stress) using FEAMAP
• Researched and used 3D printing applications and feasibility for flight projects as a cheaper alternative to machined parts
• Volunteered to teach STEM and Space Topics to children and young adults with NASA NSBE Greenbelt Chapter

National Aeronautics & Space Agency (NASA), Washington, DC                   Sept. '18 - Dec. '18
Information Technology & Communications Division Intern
• Project Management, Technical Reporting and Writing, and Asset Management
• Helped implement Microsoft Office 365 into NASA HQ environment
• Researched Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to use for tracking all HQ assets and equipment
• Provided IT customer support for HQ IT programs

Sumter County Board of County Commissioners (Public Works), Wildwood, FL            May. '18 - July '18
Stormwater and Traffic Division – Mechanical/Civil Engineering Intern
• Performed assigned duties and completed summer project for 10-year Pavement Preservation Project
• Viewed technical drawings from contractors before construction meetings (pre-bid, pre-construction, etc.…)
• Utilized several software: MS Office, Ascentis, AppExtender, and ArcGIS (Wrote two detailed SOP - training guides for 1 software)
• Assisted in supervision of sites, wrote technical reports, surveyed, and communicated information to relevant parties

FAMU Center for Plsma Science and Technology Tallahassee, FL           &       Oct. '17 - Apr. '18
Math Tutor/Supplemental Instructor/Lab Assistant
• Sat in upper level mathematics courses (calculus 1&2) to provide instructional education from professor’s perspective
• Implemented weekly group study sessions and informative learning sessions
• Helped provided students with a conceptual understanding of mechanical engineering/physics principles
• Helped provide students with a conceptual understanding of basic mathematics and upper level mathematics

Office of Student Activities - FAMU (Galimore Lanes) Tallahassee, FL                Oct. '16 - May '17
Volunteer
• Identify and troubleshoot errors on bowling machine
• Shadow bowling maintenance technician for mandatory machine inspections
• Identify and draft technical document for manager/budget/and technician

PBSC First Year Experience Lake Worth, FL                            Dec. '14 - Aug. '16
Lead Peer Navigator (Work Study Student)
• Research for Grant Program (Received funding for 30 work study positions at four campuses for 4 years)
• Assisted with training process of new work study navigators
• Orientation Leader
• Tutored various mathematics for the Student Learning Center
• Assistant to Associate Dean of Student Services/Assistant to Disability Coordinator

Laboratory Work/Research:


Research             Subject        Mentor           University     Semester
Educational Technology       Education       Dominique Bailey       FAMU       Spring '20
Fiber Optic Communication      Physics         Carol Scarlett           FAMU       Spring '19
A Good Life                Social Science        Marcella Montesinos       PBSC         Spring '16