Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills and Qualifications
Projects and Conferences
Affiliations
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Alexa Kemp

Homer Glen,IL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Passionate about expanding my horizons in terms of work in my field and seeking opportunities to explore new avenues in building a successful career

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Researcher

Hooper Research Group
01.2024 - Current

Currently researching on piezoelectric sensors in airplane turbine engines utilizing the resources available with the airport on campus to collaborate on this project.

Wedding Head Server

DiNolfo's Banquets
09.2019 - 01.2024

Coordinated receptions with customers and held leadership responsibilities of being in charge of the serving staff as well as effectively communicating with kitchen managing staff

Sales Associate &Marketing Assistant

Miha Couture
05.2023 - 09.2023

Exceeded monthly sales target consistently, while also implementing creative ways of inventory organization, social media and field marketing responsibilities that saw boosts in sales.

Volunteer

Catholic Charities Daybreak Shelter
04.2021 - 12.2021

Personal donation work to help feed hungry families by contributing donations of large quantities of food to the center.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics Conc. Engineering Physics

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
05.2025

Skills and Qualifications

Skills:

  • Leadership abilities, Strong communication skills, Team management, Organization, Work Ethic, Problem-solving, Problem Solving

Languages:

  • English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)

Applications:

  • MATLAB, Octave, AutoCAD, Arduino and Circuit building, 3D printers, LoggerPro, Microsoft Applications, Computational/ Applicable math and physics skills

Courses Applicable:

  • Differential Equations, Modern Physics, Calc.1-3, Intro Electrical and Computer Engineering, Circuit Analysis, Phys.1-3, Mechanics, Material Sciences, Chem.1&2, Intro to CompSci,

Projects and Conferences

PROJECTS:

  • Current: Measuring Thrust in Plane Engines with Piezoelectric Sensors:

A continuation of a previous alumni's project as well a my own addition to take this project further to use piezoelectric sensors implanted in plane engines to get consistent output readings on thrust.

  • Smart Water Bottle:

A weight sensor based project working with Arduino to receive information on displacement of weight in form of water being drank to give visual output on consumption as well as give scheduled reminders of when to drink more water.

  • Celebration of Scholars Presidential Art Show

My natural inclination towards creativity and personal artistic endeavors has allowed me to enter my schools art show and in 2022 a piece I created was prize winner recognized by Lewis University

  • IDEA Competition: Vending Machine:

First place regional high school conference winner (2020) was my introduction to my passion for engineering using basic physics principles and budget of $25. My introduction to AutoCAD, 3D printing, drawing schematics and blueprints, and properly organizing work and thoroughly flushing out a project.

CONFERENCES:

  • IEEE Women in Engineering: Detroit Michigan (2023)
  • CUWiP University of Michigan 2024 Physics Conference (2024)

Affiliations

  • Society of Physics Student (SPS)
  • IEEE Member
  • CUWiP Member
  • Former D2 Cross Country and Track Athlete 2020-2021
  • Lewis Women's Club Volleyball

Timeline

Researcher

Hooper Research Group
01.2024 - Current

Sales Associate &Marketing Assistant

Miha Couture
05.2023 - 09.2023

Volunteer

Catholic Charities Daybreak Shelter
04.2021 - 12.2021

Wedding Head Server

DiNolfo's Banquets
09.2019 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Physics Conc. Engineering Physics

Lewis University
Alexa Kemp