RESUME
EDUCATION
La Salle High School, Pasadena, CA
May 2002, Summa Cum
Laude GPA 4.0+
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering, expected May 2006, GPA 3.15
Relevant Coursework: Engineering Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Fluid Dynamics, Mechoptronics, Engineering Design Theory and Methodology, Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics and Modern Physics, Computer Programming, General Chemistry, Calculus I, II, & III, Differential Equations, Russian Art, Classical Mythology, and Social Problems.
Computer Literacy: Programming in C Language, general Microsoft applications, PageMaker, Dreamweaver, website maintenance and minimal HTML
Foreign Languages: Speak Thai fluently, studied up to fourth-year level high school Spanish
WORK EXPERIENCE
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Inspection Systems
Coordinator February 2004 - Present
" Research and development evaluation of
internet-based software in accordance to Six Sigma-type regulations for use by
NASA worldwide
" Managed metrics and general statistics of project progresses
for Section 5127 (Procurement Quality Assurance) under the office of Safety and
Mission Success
" Traveled to a NASA-wide symposium in Cleveland, Ohio to
exhibit inspection software pilot-program and represent the Procurement Quality
Assurance office of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
" Scheduled to attend
Quality Leadership Forum in Florida (September 2004) to present pilot-program
evaluation results
" Net-Inspect Certified, Electrostatic Discharge Control
Operator Certified
" Trained in AFS and Discover 4i
Biomechanics - Directed Research January 2004 - Present
" Orthopedic
biomechanics graduate-level research under Dr. Ted Hedman at the USC Health
Science Laboratory
" Researched similar indentation experimentation to
improve testing methods of the group
" Dissected lab specimens and extracted
proper bones
" Used mechanical engineering techniques to test bone strength
and yield of treated and untreated specimens to produce useful data in search of
Osteoporosis (and other general bone diseases) cure
" Possible publication in
progress
Engineering Student Ambassadors - Graphics and Multimedia Editor April 2004 -
Present
" Manage all graphics and multimedia editing for freshman admissions
CD-Rom
" Continual ambassadorial representation of the USC Viterbi School of
Engineering
Engineering Student Ambassadors - Communications Manager April 2003 - May
2004
" Coordinated and publicized all ambassadorial and freshmen recruiting
events
" Contributed to freshman admissions CD-ROM and a variety of
conversion projects
" Designed and presented a multimedia project focused on
the USC School of Biomedical Engineering -highlighting faculty, research areas,
classes, student organizations, and employment opportunities
USC Norris Dental Science Center Faculty Practice - Administrative Assistant
October 2002 - February 2004
" Assist faculty dentists and hygienists with
patient care, records, and probing
" Answer phones and scheduled
appointments
" File, organize, and compile databases of patient documents
Richard Guante - Administrative Assistant Summer 2002
" Created various
databases
" High school mathematics teaching assistant
" Wrote student
manual for PageMaker
City of Hope National Medical Center - Urgent Care Center volunteer February
2000 - Summer 2002
" Assisted with patient care and vital statistics
PazNaz School of the Arts Pee Wee Drama - Teacher's Assistant Fall 2000 &
Fall 2001
" Assisted and lead drama sessions for children ages 3-5
"
Stimulated creativity, imagination, and improvisational skills
Sales/Retail/Miscellaneous Experience
" GAP & Zany Brainy - Sales
Associate/Cashier/Activity Hour Planner (Summer 2000-Fall2001)
" YMCA - Swim
Instructor (Summer 2000)
LEADERSHIP/ORGANIZATIONS
Society of Women Engineers
Associated
Students of Biomedical Engineering
Engineering Mentor Program & MentorNet
Mentoring Program
Joint Education Project - Inner-city School Tutor
Explore USC (New Student Preview Program) - Host
Church in the Park -
Homeless Ministry and Service
Campus Crusades for Christ
Alpha Chi Omega
Sorority - Safety Chair, Risk Management & Social Committee
HONORS/AWARDS
Engineering Merit Scholarship
LeaderShape
Institute Participant/Member
Diversity Leadership Program Participant
Alpha Chi Omega Collegiate Award
2002 Pasadena Tournament of Roses,
Sierra Madre Rose Court Princess