Alyson Garcia
San Marino,CA
Summary
Motivated mechanical engineering professional seeking to enhance skills through collaboration with senior engineers and contribute to impactful team designs. Passionate about pursuing a successful career in engineering and known for quick learning ability.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Intern
WET Design
Sun Valley, CA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided comprehensive support in areas including sheet metal fabrication, welding processes, lean manufacturing, and procurement.
- Contributed to shop operations through detailed review of technical designs, CNC programming, and welding and grinding parts.
- Conducted root-cause analysis, process improvements, and developed test procedures for the Lean Department.
- Sourced materials for procurement department.
Lifeguard
City of San Marino, CA
San Marino, USA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted educational sessions on critical water safety practices.
- Monitored pool areas, identified potential hazards, and enforced safety rules.
Project Management Support
VFX Technologies
Torrance, CA
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported Project Manager in deploying a Virtual Production setup including LED screens, processors, and servers.
- Aided Project Manager in deploying computer networks, HVAC systems, and electrical.
- Oversaw project schedule, assisted with logistics, and directed vendor relations and workforce management.
Intern
WET Design
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Led the complete product development cycle for a prototype office-used consumer product, from concept to final production.
- Created initial design sketches in SolidWorks and refined the concept through cardboard mock-ups.
- Advanced to a functional prototype in wood, demonstrating hands-on prototyping skills.
- Employed laser cutting, punching, bending, and deburring techniques to finalize a sheet metal version of the product.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Southern California
Los Angeles05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2024
Automotive Fundamentals -
Pasadena City College
07.2023
Skills
- Administrative Coordination Skills
- Microsoft Office Expertise
- SolidWorks 2024
- MasterCAM Software Skills
- Expertise in Google Workspace
- Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency
- Experienced in QuickBooks
Certification
- CSWA License, 2023
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, and First Aid Training Certification
Timeline
Engineering Intern
WET Design
06.2024 - 08.2024
Lifeguard
City of San Marino, CA
05.2023 - 08.2023
Project Management Support
VFX Technologies
11.2022 - 01.2023
Intern
WET Design
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Riverside
Automotive Fundamentals -
Pasadena City College