Cared for 20+ animals, handled store closing with one partner, and regularly assisted panicked customers with pet emergencies
Trained 4 new employees and managed front-end operations including inventory, online orders, and checkout
Worked 25+ hours weekly while maintaining a 4.0 GPA during the school year
General Contractor's Assistant
Donald R. Wieand and Son
06.2018 - 11.2024
Developed a strong work ethic from a young age by taking on demanding tasks such as digging trenches in 90+° heat, installing insulation in confined basements, and building decks in full-day summer shifts
Learned the value of discipline, attention to detail, and physical resilience through hands-on experience in residential construction and repair
Fully committed to maintaining clean, safe job sites and supporting high-quality craftsmanship on every project
Small Business Owner
Wade Mod Works
05.2019 - 08.2023
Designed, manufactured, and delivered custom 3D-printed Nerf parts tailored to client specifications.
Field-tested products for performance and reliability, refining designs through hands-on iteration
Acquired skills in soldering, pneumatic tuning, and slicer program setting optimization
Education
Bachelor Science in Mechanical Engineering -
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05.2029
Skills
Manage heavy workloads
Balance work and school
Thrive in intense programs
Optimize print times
Tune Cura and PrusaSlicer
Upgrade FDM 3D printers
Design and modify 3D models
Solve problems creatively
Purpose
Seeking a summer internship or research role to apply engineering mindset, creativity, and hands-on skills in a real-world problem-solving environment.
Accomplishments
Engineering Summer Bridge Graduate, PSU
Full-Ride Merit Scholarship Recipient
High School Valedictorian
Winner of Best Presentation in the Engineering Summer Bridge Robotics