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Work History
Education
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Volunteer Work
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Ashton Federspiel

ossian,Indiana

Summary

Dynamic grocery stocker with proven expertise at Ginger Fresh Community Market, enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and timely product rotation. Skilled in heavy lifting and maintaining workplace safety, I consistently improved store organization and minimized waste, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for customers.

Offering dedication and quick learning ability, ready to excel in aviation command roles. Brings foundational understanding of aviation principles and technical flight skills. Ready to use and develop advanced navigation and decision-making skills in any role.

Developed mechanical expertise and problem-solving skills in high-pressure aviation maintenance environment. Strong background in troubleshooting, repair, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging technical proficiency and attention to detail.

Offering strong interpersonal skills and natural ability to connect with customers, eager to learn and develop in sales environment. Brings understanding of sales techniques and customer engagement strategies. Ready to use and develop communication and organizational skills in Desired Position role.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Offering solid foundation in aerodynamics and aircraft design, with eagerness to learn and grow in field. Brings comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and advanced proficiency in CAD and simulation tools. Ready to use and develop problem-solving and analytical skills in Desired Position role.

Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN, IN
08.2025 - Current
  • Assisted professors in preparing course materials and lesson plans.
  • Facilitated communication between students and faculty regarding academic inquiries.
  • Organized and supervised study sessions to enhance student understanding.
  • Fabricated metal components using precision tools and equipment.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
  • Conducted quality checks to ensure product specifications were met.
  • Fabricate sheet metal pieces by cutting, punching, bending, rolling, and forming with hand tools or machines.
  • Assembled components using hand tools and pneumatic riveters.

Sales Associate

Lowe’s
06.2025 - Current
  • Assisted customers in product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of sales floor, ensuring attractive displays.
  • Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, minimizing wait times.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales targets and improve service quality.

Grocery Stocker

Ginger Fresh Community Market
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt assistance with locating items and answering inquiries.
  • Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
  • Improved store organization by efficiently stocking shelves and maintaining clean, clutter-free aisles.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain well-stocked shelves during peak shopping hours for optimal customer experience.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
  • Facilitated timely product rotation, ensuring freshness and minimizing waste.
  • Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
  • Conducted daily inspections of assigned aisles to identify low-inventory items, initiating prompt restocking actions as necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering - Graduating in May 2028

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
08.2024 - 05.2028

High School Diploma -

Norwell High School
Ossian, IN
08.2020 - 06.2024

Skills

  • Experience with CAD
  • Experience with sheetmetal and composite manufacturing
  • Time management
  • Heavy lifting
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Workplace safety
  • Communication and coordination
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Quality assurance procedures
  • Quality inspection
  • Advanced tool usage
  • Instrumentation and avionics
  • Reading technical manuals
  • Diagnosing problems
  • Troubleshooting and repair
  • Troubleshooting issues
  • Removing parts

Certification

  • Private Pilot License

Volunteer Work

  • Assisted in nursing home activities group
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.

Related Projects

  • Aluminum Wing Box Design: This project involved sheet metal fabrication and assembly of an aluminum airplane wing box, including skins, spars, ribs, and stiffeners. Aircraft-grade aluminum was cut, formed, drilled, and assembled using proper jigs and riveting techniques to meet aerospace tolerances. The project emphasized blueprint interpretation, precision workmanship, and structural integrity in accordance with aircraft manufacturing standards.
  • Carbon Fiber Wing Box Design: This project involved using CAD software to design and model steel split mold tooling for an aircraft wing box. The molds were fabricated and used to hand lay carbon fiber prepreg, which was carefully formed to the mold surfaces and cured to create structural components. The completed parts were assembled into a fully carbon fiber wing box, demonstrating skills in composite design, tooling development, and composite layup and fabrication techniques.

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Purdue University
08.2025 - Current

Sales Associate

Lowe’s
06.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering - Graduating in May 2028

Purdue University
08.2024 - 05.2028

Grocery Stocker

Ginger Fresh Community Market
05.2024 - 08.2024

High School Diploma -

Norwell High School
08.2020 - 06.2024
Ashton Federspiel