Bella McDermott
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Dedicated industrial design student with enthusiasm for mentorship, creative problem-solving, and public outreach. Highly motivated and always ready to fully commit to any responsibility that arises. Excited to learn and looking to gain a better understanding of design in a professional setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Ambassador
Western Washington University
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with current and prospective students to drive retention
- Collaborated with a student team to assist in 10 quarterly events to increase alumni and donor engagement with university
- Key achievement: Managed communication at events hosted by university president
Student STEM Ambassador
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
09.2023 - Current
- Engaged in weekly professional networking events
- Assisted in developing tools to reach underrepresented communities in STEM
Building Science Reaserch Intern
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
06.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and compiled information from research reports for use in presentations and general construction guides.
- Assisted with the upkeep of a national online database by adding new information, and updating or correcting the layout
- Organized complex information into usable spreadsheets
- Key Achievement: presented my research at a professional student symposium
Volunteer Organizer
Bellingham Makerspace
09.2022 - Current
- Managed a team of 4 volunteers to assist in repairs and management of 3D-printers, laser cutters, sewing machines, and woodworking tools
- Designed presentations for weekly informational team briefing
- Assist in mentoring younger children who volunteer
Volunteer Chess Club Coach
Richland School District
09.2018 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with teachers and professionals to develop lesson plans specific to student skill level
- Taught elementary school aged students the basics of playing chess
Volunteer Junior Robotics Mentor
FIRST Robotics
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with community members and professionals to help students complete a research project
- Taught students basic programming, mechanical robot design, and computer organization
- Key Achievement: Assisted in starting 4 new teams across Eastern Washington
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06.2026
High School Diploma -
Hanford High School
Richland, WA06.2022
Skills
- Computer Aided Design (Solidworks, RHINO, Keyshot)
- Adobe systems
- Rapid prototyping
- Design thinking
- Technical and conceptual drawing
- Project management: Mentorship and event organization
- Teamwork
- Public communication
- Creative problem solving
Timeline
Student Ambassador
Western Washington University
09.2023 - Current
Student STEM Ambassador
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
09.2023 - Current
Building Science Reaserch Intern
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
06.2023 - Current
Volunteer Organizer
Bellingham Makerspace
09.2022 - Current
Volunteer Chess Club Coach
Richland School District
09.2018 - 07.2022
Volunteer Junior Robotics Mentor
FIRST Robotics
09.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design
Western Washington University
High School Diploma -
Hanford High School
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