Brie Thigpen

Ambitious Industrial and Systems Engineering student keen to contribute boundless enthusiasm while expanding personal competencies. Dedicated to absorbing and leveraging new techniques and skills. Ready to positively impact all new and ongoing projects through diligent pursuit of exceptional final products.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (2022)

Autodesk AutoCAD (2020)

Autodesk Inventor (2020)

Member of National Society of Black Engineers (2022- Current)

• Attend NSBE meetings, events, and activities regularly.
• Engage in discussions and contribute ideas during meetings.
• Attend conferences, workshops, and seminars focused on leadership skills.

Women Engaged (2021-2022)

• Spearheaded community development initiatives: Contributed actively to a non-profit organization dedicated to uplifting and educating communities, focusing on fostering development through various programs.
• Voter registration and education advocate: Played a pivotal role in facilitating voter registration drives and offering non-partisan education to empower citizens. Worked diligently to ensure everyone had the resources and information needed to exercise their voting rights.
• Resource facilitation in marginalized neighborhoods: Provided vital assistance in underserved communities by addressing transportation challenges, ensuring residents had access to polling stations, and offering resources to enhance overall community well-being.

Peer Mentor at North Carolina A&T State University (2023- Current)

• Provide ongoing guidance to peer mentors on effective mentoring techniques.
• Offer support and advice for handling challenging situations or conversations.
  

Engineering Supplemental Instructor (2021-2022)

• Serves as a peer facilitator or leader who helps students enhance their understanding of course materials, particularly in challenging subjects
• Collaborates with instructors, teaching assistants, and other SI leaders to align sessions with the course curriculum.
• Plans and organizes sessions effectively to cover key topics and reinforce learning objectives.

Apple Women In STEM Mentorship Program (2023- Current)

• Facilitating the pairing of experienced mentors with women seeking guidance in STEM.
• Serving as a communication link between mentors, mentees, and program stakeholders.
• Analyzes feedback to identify areas for improvement and to recognize successful program elements.

Newton College and Career Academy / STEM Institute (2021- Current)

• Speak to current students/ STEM students about the STEM Institute and how to navigate the program and navigate high school in general.
• Provide advice on post high school endeavors i.e college, internships, jobs
• Allocate time for a question-and-answer session, allowing students to seek further clarification and personalized advice.
• Address essential life skills, including communication, time management, problem-solving, and teamwork.