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Product Development Engineer
FOCAL POINT LIGHTING LLC
Chicago, IL
Dec Hired onto salary from a contract position, I worked a rotation through Engineering ending up in New Product Development. I am responsible for doing everything in my abilities to move a project from ideation to release. * Implemented error identification/prevention system during my contract that reduced order-entry errors by 50% * Manage Engineering Lab through setting new rules, safety standards, infrastructure, and act as bridge to executives * Have been attached to 6 new products in my year in Product Development, helping raise sales 30% from 2013 * Work close with Sales, Marketing, and Manufacturing to ensure product's sustainability and effectiveness in market
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CHICAGO Building Manager
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Chicago, IL
Promoted to this position after a year of entry level work, I was tasked with managing 30 student employees throughout the day at UIC's 20,000sq. ft. Recreational Facility. Also acted as a voice for the employees to the upper level staff. * Was offered my first interview 3 months earlier than the normal pre-employment requirement * Opened lines of open communication between student employees and staff that weren't there before
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Engineering Intern
MOTOROLA INC
Libertyville, IL
Before beginning my undergrad, I was placed on a software engineering team in Motorola's mobility department to help identify and validate concerns with RAZR2 cellphone prior to public release. * Helped to identify and validate concerns with RAZR2 software prior to release * Worked to make classification/analysis process more efficient for user trial reports
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President/Founder
MIDWEST PAN-HELLENIC YOUTH ASSOCIATION
Chicago, IL
Formed as a union of the Greek Clubs of 4 Chicago Universities, worked together to raise money for charitable causes and organize a national cultural convention. * Raised over $10,000, in 6 months, more than 10 times more than the bank of any individual Greek Club involved.