Claire Shand
Massillon,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Always willing to take up challenges and gain new experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineer
Kenda Tires
01.2023 - Current
- Organized and oversaw entire design process of new tire technology, including networking with external customers and traveling to manufacturing locations
- Performed critical design reviews of proposed final products, applying necessary business goals and regulatory requirements to prototypes
- Maintained timely and accurate oral and written technical reports of engineering activities throughout projects
- Produced 2D and 3D design drafts using AutoCAD software
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results
- Verified specification documentation to meet client requirements and vision
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts
- Assisted in monitoring competitor activities and staying current on industry developments
- Conducted thorough prior art searches and analyzed existing patents
Engineer II
Kenda Tires
01.2021 - 01.2023
Engineer I
Kenda Tires
06.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant General Manager
Swenson's Drive-In
11.2014 - 06.2018
- Increased annual profit by streamlining processes and improving staff knowledge of optimal procedures
- Strategized long-term business needs while generating guest relations feedback for process improvements
- Met business targets with streamlined operations strategies
- Fostered performance-oriented environment focused on promoting team collaboration, personal accountability and long-term business success
- Managed and mentored staff to carry out operational directives with high productivity and accuracy
- Disciplined and maintained staff to deliver hospitable, professional service reflecting business initiatives
- Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets
- Placed new inventory orders and oversaw correct restocking procedures to maintain operational output.
Education
J.D. - Intellectual Property Law
University of Akron School of Law
Akron, OH06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Akron
Akron, OH06.2018
Skills
- Mechanical Engineering Design
- Schematic Reading
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Prototyping
- Technical Drawings
- Technical reporting
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD
- Catia V5
- Abaqus FEA
- Patent Research
Patents
"Nonpneumatic Tire" - (pending) US Patent Application No. 17/855,960 - Date of Application: July 1, 2022
Timeline
Senior Engineer
Kenda Tires
01.2023 - Current
Engineer II
Kenda Tires
01.2021 - 01.2023
Engineer I
Kenda Tires
06.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant General Manager
Swenson's Drive-In
11.2014 - 06.2018
J.D. - Intellectual Property Law
University of Akron School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Akron
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