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Cabinet Shop Assistant
Virginia Tech Student Affairs
Christiansburg, VA
May 2024 - Jul 2024 (2 months)
Assembled and fabricated furniture components for Virginia Tech dormitories, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications. Operated machinery and tools to cut, shape, and finish materials such as wood and laminate.
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Materials and Design Lab Coordinator
Virginia Tech School of Design
Blacksburg, VA
Aug 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 9 months)
Taught and mentored 10 students in an Advanced Shop Skills class focused on rapid prototyping. Managed a staff of 12 students. Monitored 120 students’ use of machinery to prevent safety violations. Operated shop equipment including table saw, band saw, chop saw, with expertise using the Boss Laser.
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Ceramics Lab Assistant
Virginia Tech School of Design
Blacksburg, VA
Aug 2023 - Jan 2024 (5 months)
Developed cleaning and organizational protocols. Demonstrated best lab management practices to 35 students.
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Furniture Design Intern
Roanoke, VA
May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)
Collaborated with a team of 4 engineers and 40 production associates to understand manufacturing processes and capabilities. Designed first fixed-back lounge system for Txtur Living (couch, lounge chair, and swivel chair that retail between $1,395 to $2,195).