Enthusiastic Recent 'Engineer' Graduate
Posted on: 2018-12-13
TAMARA S. BAKER
(678) 977-5545
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-baker-job-ready/
Objective To join a progressive Engineering organization where my strong problem-solving, team playing and planning skills will be utilized in furthering the success, overall goals and priorities of the company in ingenuity, cost-effectiveness, and work ethics
Education Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Minor: Mathematics
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, December 2017 GPA: ~ 3.0
Technical Software: Microsoft (MS) Office, PLCLogix, LogixPro (Allen Bradley PLC Program),
Skills AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, HSMWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB, LabVIEW
Tools & Instrumentation: GD&T tools (micrometers, calipers, gages, i.e.), Drill Presses, CNCs, Mills, Lathes, Sand Casting, Chop Saws, Band Saws, Arc Welders, Soldering Iron, Microcontrollers, Optical Actuators, Hardware Board
Design & Structural: BOM, Manual Drafting & blueprints/schematics reading, MLP, reports,
material handling
Applied Energy Production Labs: Hands-on laboratory work: Combustion Technology,
Renewable Energy, Fuels Formulation
Projects Simulation Project, Mechanical System Design Statesboro, Ga
Team Member/Leader August 2017- December 2017
- Managed finances using BOM, unloaded/wired/mounted entertainment audio systems, constructed hydraulic pedal, clutch and shift system designs/operations, regularly inspected parts and fabricated a 3D simulated dirt-racing vehicle track system as a product for a vendor
- Collaborated and recommended alternative methods for increased results
Door Simulator, Automation and CIMS Statesboro, Ga
Team Leader August 2017- December 2017
- Programmed and controlled the functioning’s of a garage door using an Allen Bradley PLC (programmable logic controllers) in the software program LogixPro. Instructions were given to the motor of the garage door telling it to stay ajar, open or closed at set points in time in efforts to have it functioning effortless and avoiding a malfunctioning fire
DFMA/DFMEA Design Project, Material Processing Studio Statesboro, Ga
Team Member/Leader January 2017- May 2017
- Modified design (redesigned) and reduced costs by minimizing parts and shortening assembly times of a Bench-Vise
Lego EV3 Project, Mechatronics Studio Laboratory Statesboro, Ga
Team Leader January 2017- May 2017
- Programmed a robot to interpret and follow any developed pathways on a black strip, foresee and avoid obstacles by wireless communication and sensors ran in LabView
Solid Vehicle Project, Solid Modeling and Analysis Statesboro, Ga
Team Leader August 2016- December 2016
- Developed/Designed a solid model of a portable traveling system, with a tutorial and SimulationXpress analysis using reverse engineering in SolidWorks (2D/3D)
CAD Project, Automation and CIMS Statesboro, Ga
Team Leader August 2017- December 2017
- Used SolidWorks (2D/3D) CAD software to create a real-life technical mechanical design part for milling, performed a stock simulation of the part with HSMWorks CAM operation and generated G Code of part using NC programming language
- Organized and managed project planning and meetings
FEA Simulation Project, Intro to FEA Statesboro, Ga
Team Leader August 2017- December 2017
- Designed a solid model of a bus drive shaft and three distinct center support bearing brackets through a series of analysis testing using SolidWorks (2D/3D)
- Decreased the failure rate for bus drive shaft support bracket by optimizing fracture points (failure locations) and bracket designs through simulations using ANSYS (2D/3D) Workbench 18.1 and 18.2
Relevant Energy Science Lab Statesboro, Ga
Experience Lead Research Manager August 2017- December 2017
- Research areas included experimental investigation and Finite Element Modeling Analysis (FMEA) of photostrictive optical actuators
- Equipment repair and updates
- Logged and recorded readings for equipment and procedures
- Set up experiment and software for future projects to permit faculty and student use
Renewable Energy and Engines Lab Statesboro, Ga
Research Assistant January 2016- May 2016
- Areas of research in the laboratory included advanced biofuels combustion technologies, fuels formulation, and mixture formation; smart engine control strategies and engine tribology
- Maintained and ran tests on turbine
- Completed various experiments/testings that developed skills in Shaft Alignment,
Vibration and Sounds, PID, TLC, GTA, Viscometer
Volunteer Habitat for Humanity Duluth, Ga
Experience Engineering/Construction Volunteer September 2018- Present
- Works with higher level Engineers and Construction Workers to assist Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity in building a new home to provide shelter for families in need (Structured roofs, cut wood, prepared rooms, used machine tools etc.)
Browse the Boro Statesboro, Ga
Volunteer August 2017
- Represented Spirit & Truth Worship Center (non-profit)
- Executed attracting students and passerby’s to booth through musical presentations, distributed gifts, and effective communication
- Accumulated and managed data on interested students
Red Cross Ambassador Atlanta, Ga
Ambassador September 2016- Present
- Provide customer service during blood drives to enhance the donor experience
Campus National Society of Black Engineers August 2017-December 2017
Involvement American Society of Mechanical Engineers August 2015-December 2017
Chi Alpha Campus Ministry August 2013-December 2017
Society of Women Engineers August 2013-December 2017
Leadership Messiah’s House Assembly of God Decatur, GA
Experience Youth/Worship Leader January 2009- Present
- Mentor and develop youth by building and empowering them through motivational messages, vocal performances, and group activities
- Plan and organize worship for regular and special events for community performances
- Successfully organized outreach events for new and upcoming volunteers
Messiah’s House Assembly of God Decatur, GA
Children’s and Young Adults Choir Director March 2018- Present
- Managing and orchestrating song selection, music arrangements and vocal parts
- Handle administrative tasks such as planning meeting times, performances and recruitment for members
- Advise and unite members through weekly motivational and conversational gatherings
- Reporting plans and request consent from organizations administrator
- Accessing members strengths and weakness and working with them to help the entire group
- Solves technical and personnel issues
Work Georgia Soccer Atlanta, GA
Experience Referee May 2011- Present
- Oversee activities before, during and after the game
- Monitor player safety and ensure players wear appropriate uniforms and safety gear
- Reinforce rules of the game to parents, coaches, and players to cultivate a stable and friendly environment
- Manage structure, sportsmanship, duration of game and record keeping
Carter’s/OshKosh Braselton, GA
Warehouse Associate (Picker) October 2018- Present
- Locate product from assigned totes within the facility and pick in accordance with established procedures by use of Radio Frequency (RF) Scanners to scan barcodes on listed products given then transfer on conveyor belt
- Engage in material handling, stock movement and repetitively lift totes and boxes of up to 50 pounds
- Maintain a clean work environment periodically while transitioning in the warehouse for new picking assignments
- Manage the check in/check out for assigned company equipment
- Take on other tasks as assigned by supervisors, managers or lead and work as directed
- Work in Vas when needed verifying inventory, packing, labeling, boxing, shipping and transferring products onto a conveyer belt
- Recognized weekly as one of the top performers
Honors & HOPE Scholarship Recipient: 2014- 2016
Awards