Objective

Seeking a position as an entry-level aerospace engineer that will highlight my skills and experience in teamwork, design and research. 

Education

The University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Expected Graduation Date: May 2010

Hill College, Hillsboro, TX

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts

Graduation Date: May 2007

Skills & Coursework

MATLAB, Solid Works, Lab View, MS Office Suite, XFOIL, AVL, Flight Mechanics, Aircraft Design, Aerodynamic Theory, Fluid Dynamics, Mechoptronics.

Design Experience

Senior Design Project [August 2009 – December 2009]

MEMS Diaphragm Pump

A meso-scale diaphragm displacement pump with emphasis on electrode size, diaphragm material, flow rate, and efficiency.

Aero Design Team [August 2009 - Present]

Conducted airfoil trades studies and aircraft configuration studies and aerodynamic analysis as part of the aerodynamics team working on an AIAA Design, Build, Fly competition aircraft.

Solar Powered UAV [April 2008]

Worked in a small group to develop a conceptual design for a solar powered unmanned aerial vehicle required to complete a transatlantic flight as part of a flight mechanics course.

Experience

NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates  [June 2009 – July  2009]

USC Viterbi School of Engineering

Nanoporous Titanium Foam

  ■ Collaborated with a graduate student to develop a procedure for producing nanoporous titanium foam using the production of nanoporous gold foam as a model

  ■ Conducted Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analysis to determine sample ligament size and porous structure

  ■ Performed Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX) analysis to determine sample composition

Undergraduate Research Assistant [September 2008 – May 2009]

USC Viterbi School of Engineering

Materials Nanotechnology Laboratory,

Processing Nanoporous Semiconductors

  ■ Tested mechanical properties of metallic alloys on a nano scale

  ■ Helped set up and calibrate test equipment and machinery and prepared test samples for nanoindentation

  ■ Assisted with testing and data acquisition and analysis

  ■ Designed group website to highlight research activities and increase visibility

Technology Product Specialist [May 2007 – August 2007]

Circuit City Stores Inc.  Houston, TX

  ■ Provided excellent customer service on a daily basis

  ■ Assisted customers with personalized computer, digital imaging, and digital audio solutions

  ■ Consistently met and surpassed store and department goals

Activities

USC National Society of Black Engineers, Programs Chair [2007 – Present]

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics [2007—Present]

100 Black Men of USC [2007 – Present]

USC Black Student Assembly, [2007 – Present]

Spirit of Troy USC Trojan Marching Band, Trumpet [2007]