Allison Riley
Madison,WI
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated Senior at a top-ranked Wisconsin College of Engineering seeking a full-time engineering role to apply technical skills and contribute to operational excellence. Proven ability to learn quickly, adapt to new environments, collaborate in cross-functional teams, and implement continuous improvement strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
Sunset on the Water Grill and Bar
Fond Du Lac, WI
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Signicast Investment Castings
Hartford, WI
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported process optimization for 12 unique components across multiple production lines, focusing on reducing scrap and rework rates.
- Conducted a Pareto analysis to identify the top 20% of defect types contributing to 80% of scrap on the machining line, leading to targeted corrective actions.
- Implemented a 5 Whys analysis to investigate high surface finish variation, identifying fixture misalignment as the root cause, resulting in a 7% reduction in rework.
- Shadowed production engineers to evaluate setup delays and tooling inconsistencies; contributed observations to a final presentation that highlighted bottleneck reduction strategies.
- Assisted with gauge risk assessments and conducted 3 fixture evaluations to ensure measurement consistency during quality inspections.
- Collaborated with the floor support team to review 10+ PPAPs and ECNs, ensuring compliance with dimensional tolerances and material specifications.
- Utilized NX CAD software for minor fixture modifications and created 2 standardized templates to improve design efficiency for future use.
Electrical Supply Assistant
Riley Electrical Supply
Fond Du Lac, WI
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Recycled outdated luminaries and separated ballasts, ignitors, and capacitors into proper, DNR-approved recycling containers.
- Worked through warm temperatures and lifted heavy fixtures.
- Used multiple hand and power tools to extract components from aluminum fixture housings.
Starbucks Coffee Barista
Starbucks
Fond Du Lac , WI
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Greeted customers, took orders, and answered questions about menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, including counters and equipment.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05-2025
High School Diploma -
Fond Du Lac High School
Fond Du Lac, WI06-2021
Skills
Quick Learner
Organized
Detail Oriented
Positive Attitude
Team Leader
Microsoft Excel
Active Listener
Kanban
Kaizen
Lean Manufacturing
Programming: Julia, R Studio, Python, and Java
Tableau
SQL
Problem-Solving
Solidworks
AutoCAD
NX
Accomplishments
Dean's Honor List
Timeline
Waitress
Sunset on the Water Grill and Bar
05.2024 - 08.2024
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Signicast Investment Castings
05.2023 - 08.2023
Electrical Supply Assistant
Riley Electrical Supply
06.2021 - 08.2022
Starbucks Coffee Barista
Starbucks
05.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Madison
High School Diploma -
Fond Du Lac High School