Education

Cornell University, College of Engineering, Ithaca, NY.
Candidate for Bachelor of Science Degree, May 2003.
Cumulative G.P.A. 3.5

Design and Architecture Senior High, Miami, FL.
Salutatorian, G.P.A. 5.3

Honors & Awards

Who's Who Among American High School Students (1996-97 & 1997-98).
Dade County Youth Fair Judge's Award in Creative Writing (1998).
Honorable Mention in the National Engineering Design Scholarship Competition for High School Students (1998).
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Recipient.
Dean's List (Spring 2000,2001).

Work Experience

Eaton Corporation (Tech Center), Pittsburgh, PA (Summer 2001)
Conducted extensive tolerance analysis on reset mechanism of EF series circuit breakers.  Conducted IEC tests on new line of breakers, and directed construction of samples on the assembly floor.

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY    (9/2000-5/2001)
Research Assistant, Department of Material Science Engineering. Investigated properties of avian keratin in rachis and barbs through x-ray diffraction.  Analyzed crystal diffraction data in MatLAB.  Initiated research on crystal orientation of keratin in turkey rachis samples.

Eaton Corporation (SEO), Beverly, MA (Summer 2000)
Designed Excel models to determine pressure gradient across components of a Standard Delivery Gas Box Module.  Created Pro-E assemblies to model path of fluid flow in Gas Box Module.  Drafted (DCO) Document Change Order release drawings in AutoCAD 2000.

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY    (9/1999-5/2000)
Laboratory Assistant, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department. Determined population identity/density of aquatic insects in Venezuelan River samples.  Launched a database for the inventory of supplies in Venezuelan Research Outpost.

University of Miami, Miami, FL   (Summer 1998)
Research Assistant. Department of Pediatric Cardiology, JMH
Initiated a study on the conditions of post-operative cardiac transplant pediatric patients in Jackson Memorial Hospital.  Researched the effect of various immunosuppressants such as cyclosporin and tacrolimus on the heart.  Presented results of research to a panel of doctors in Jackson Memorial Hospital and an Intel Science Talent Search entry.

Additional Experience

SHPE Cornell University Chapter, Ithaca, NY  (1999-Present)
Director of Marketing and Career Development, Director of Communications,
Organized Company Information Sessions on Campus. Directed club members to job opportunities and helped increase awareness of career development tools to fellow members. Designed initial entry representing the Cornell Chapter in 1999 and became team leader. Participated in on-site volunteering in the Ithaca community and volunteered in local Hispanic festival to introduce children to the field of engineering.

Miami Youth Museum, Miami,FL   (Fall 1998- Spring 1999)
Collaborated with other students and caring individuals to bring free art and cultural activities to children through various fairs and expositions. Participated in fund-raising events for the museum.

National Science Honor Society, Miami, FL  (Fall 1997- Spring 1999)
Vice-President, Collaborated with NHS in order to forge our resources in activities such as food drives, toy for tots and a school beautification project.

Relevent Skills

Drafting: AutoCAD 2000, Pro Engineer, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point.
Web Development: Java programming, Javascript, HTML scripting, Adobe Photoshop 5.0.
Language: Spanish fluency and French competency.

Activities &  Interests 

Co-Manager of Intramural soccer team, Tae Kwon Do, basketball, art, poetry, and Industrial Design.