Akshar Patel
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Resourceful team player with experience with common software applications and social media platforms. Well-versed in business organization and strategies for successfully modernizing workplaces. Skilled at project support with proven history of solutions-oriented problem-solving. Hardworking Student offering part-time work experience and extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills. Driven to learn quickly, advance computer proficiency and training in industry operations. Solid background in field and office settings supporting team needs. Flexible and hardworking team player focused on boosting productivity and performance with conscientious and detail-oriented approaches. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Swaminarayan Akshardham North America
Robbinsville, NJ
05.2022 - Current
- Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Shadowed designers and engineers to learn ways to implement methodologies.
- Reviewed proposed engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility.
- Supervised various municipal works and modernization projects and performed line and grade surveys.
- Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.
- Reduced downtime and increased production capacity with strong maintenance plans.
- Supported CIP projects and managed street and pavement projects.
- Evaluated specifications for facilities design to determine compliance with standards.
- Designed, implemented and maintained electrical products and systems.
- Assisted with engineering calculations, design drawings, preliminary cost estimates, and field visits to observe construction progress.
- Created content for websites and online publications.
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Identified target audiences to analyze characteristics, behavior and media habits.
- Collaborated with illustrators and photographers to enhance content.
- Wrote advertising material for use by publication, broadcast or internet media to promote sale of goods and services.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
- Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.
- Maintained positive work atmosphere by building relationships with co-workers, customers, clients, and management.
Volunteer
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Chattanooga, TN
01.2008 - Current
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
- Maintained internal database of service workers, participants, activities and other relevant details.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Supervised activities and events, including grand celebrations, to minor conferences.
- Sourced, modified, and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- • Prepared, coordinated, and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Oversaw youth volunteer budget and tracked all expenses.
- Planned weekly groups, as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Resolved problems and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Intern Researcher
Electric Power Research Institute
Knoxville, TN
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Worked with team of 6 to develop pocket size thermal camera to help identify up to 50 hot zones and send notification for any problem
- • Developed user interface using python for raspberry pi to be able to manage thermal camera wireless
- • Help design low-profile case for thermal camera and raspberry to fit in one, using 3D printed case
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2024
Skills
- Project Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Team Collaboration
- Leadership
- Regulatory Requirements
- Administrative Support
- Test Specifications
- Safety Processes
- Design Computations
- Researching Knowledge
- Engineering Design
- CAD Drafting
- Graphic Design
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Hindi
Limited Working
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Intern
Swaminarayan Akshardham North America
05.2022 - Current
Intern Researcher
Electric Power Research Institute
01.2021 - 04.2021
Volunteer
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
01.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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