ANDREW J. SPRATT
Akron,OH
Summary
Engineering pathway graduate with biomedical internship experience and practical skills in CAD, additive/subtractive manufacturing, and engineering design. Background includes lab research support, technical presentations, and consistent team-based work in both quality-focused kitchen and lab environments, showing adaptability, discipline, and steady contribution in fast-paced settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dishwasher / Prep Cook
The Oaks Lakeside (fine dining)
01.2021 - Current
- Five years of continuous service at one employer, with responsibilities expanding over time
- Assisted with food preparation to ensure high-quality meal service in fine dining kitchen
- Supported kitchen operations by maintaining cleanliness through efficient dishwashing and sanitation
- Participated in culinary training to enhance line cook skills across various cooking stations
- Work as part of a kitchen team in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment
Intern
University of Akron
Akron, OH
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted graduate students in research on polymeric transaortic heart valves, gaining insights into advanced biomedical applications
- Contributed to synthesis of polymeric materials and performed mechanical testing and NMR readings to evaluate material properties
- Conducted observations, titrations, balancing, and pipetting to support laboratory experiments and ensure accuracy in data collection
- Executed personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures during lab activities.
- Carried out tasks as directed by graduate student mentor.
- Attended development and implementations meetings
- Routinely met with other interns from other project groups
Education
High School Diploma -
Garfield CLC
Akron, Ohio06-2026
Skills
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Fusion 360 3D Printing Additive Manufacturing Subtractive Manufacturing Engineering Design Prototyping Biomedical Engineering Laboratory Research and Procedures Industry 40 Engineering Competitions Technical Drawing Readings Machine operation Working in Groups
- Laboratory techniques
- Food safety protocols
- Data collection
- Specimen handling
Certification
- NC3 - Fundamentals of Industry 4.0
- Portrait of a Graduate - nominated by the Academy Coach
- Student Ambassador Program - multiple certificates of appreciation
- Won a golden calculator for Garfield CLC from the ACE 2024 competition
- Won second place in Best Medicine's 2024 summer STEM competition
Timeline
Intern
University of Akron
06.2024 - 08.2024
Dishwasher / Prep Cook
The Oaks Lakeside (fine dining)
01.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Garfield CLC