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Aseel Turkistani

State College

Summary

Mechanical Engineering student with hands-on experience in fabrication, workspace and workbench design, and materials such as wood and fiberglass. Background includes leading operations in a high-volume university environment, collaborating on mechanical builds and workshop setups, and supporting small-scale engineering projects from design through execution. Seeking an internship to gain practical engineering experience, contribute in a hands-on role, and continue developing technical and operational skills.

Work History

Team Lead - Operations & Customer Service

Penn State University
09.2025 - Current
  • Led and supervised daily operations for a high-volume facility, coordinating staff assignments and resolving real-time operational issues to maintain efficiency and safety.
  • Managed and supported teams of 10–20 employees per shift, ensuring adherence to procedures, safety standards, and workflow priorities.
  • Trained and onboarded new staff on standard operating procedures (SOPs), equipment use, and best practices, reducing errors and improving shift performance.
  • Identified workflow inefficiencies during service hours and implemented process adjustments to improve throughput and team coordination.
  • Served as the primary escalation point for operational and customer issues, making quick decisions under time pressure to keep operations running smoothly.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05-2027

Skills

  • Engineering & Design: CAD modeling (academic/personal), technical drawings, design documentation, basic manufacturing concepts, materials awareness
  • Fabrication & Hands-On: Woodworking tools, workspace/workbench design & assembly, fiberglass layup & resin application, equipment setup and safe operation
  • Laboratory: Laboratory safety, experimental setup, data collection, technical reporting
  • Operations & Leadership: Team leadership, training & onboarding, task coordination, process improvement, problem-solving under time pressure

Timeline

Team Lead - Operations & Customer Service

Penn State University
09.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Pennsylvania State University

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