Recent Graduate

Posted on: 2010-03-14

KATHRYN CLAGETT

[email protected]

U.S. Citizen & Permanent Resident

EDUCATION:

University of Phoenix

Degree: MBA with an emphasis in Accounting - expected graduation date: May 2011

Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

                Degree: B.S. Engineering Physics-Mechanical Specialty

                Graduation date: May 8, 2009

                Coursework:

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

Society of Women Engineers 2005-present
School of Mines Freshman Peer Mentor 2007-2009
Varsity Swimming 2005 through 2009; named Most Dedicated Swimmer 2006-2007.

ENGINEERING SKILLS:

Computer Skills:

Senior Design:

-Worked in a team of 5 with regular contact with client and faculty advisor. Designed and built a working prototype of a motorized personal transportation vehicle. Coursework included creating a schedule, meeting with the client (via Skype), creating written proposals and oral presentations. Personally responsible for all budgetary documentation and distributions.

Field Session/Apparatus Design:

            -Constructed audio speaker and tested capabilities to determine functionality.

-Crafted an aluminum and brass vice utilizing mills, drill presses, and lathes. Skills included threading, machining, measuring, boring, assembly and functionality.

-Assembled and disassembled vacuum systems

Engineering Practices Integrated Course Sequence (EPICS) II:

            -Organized and facilitated the CSM BlasterBlast Triathlon with team of 5.

            -Personally responsible for researching, designing and building a lifeguard chair.

            -Assisted with recruitment of volunteers and fundraising.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Summer 2008                   Elk Creek Fire Protection District: Internship; Fire Safety Inspector; responsible for learning                                                                            and updating computer database; inspecting businesses for code enforcement

2007-2009                        Colorado School of Mines Lifeguard, part-time

2003-2006                        Wagon Trails Recreation Association: Head Lifeguard & Assistant Manager, full-time; summer

2006                                   Assistant Swim Coach, Colorado Torpedoes; summer

2004                                   Mechanical Engineering Internship, Worked one-on-one with private engineer in HVAC design utilizing AutoCAD LT 2000.