Ella Spakes
Ellensburg,WA
Summary
A dedicated and detail-oriented engineering graduate proficient in languages such as C, Python, and HDL as well as tools like SolidWorks, LabView, and MATLAB. Success is demonstrated by designing, implementing, and troubleshooting various electronic systems through academic projects including programmable logic controllers and circuit design. With a background in customer service, strong interpersonal skills are vital to the success of team collaboration and projects. Seeking to leverage technical expertise and project management abilities in a dynamic electrical engineering role to drive innovation and efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Office Assistant Student Lead
SURC Accounting Central Washington University
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted with reconciling financial records, processing transactions and preparing reports
- Maintained accurate ledgers and audits for student club accounts and recreation center
- Helped create detailed student training materials and presented how to best support student and professional staff
- Lead and trained new student staff to best accommodate student clubs, recreation center, and professional staff
Tech Consultant Trainer
Target
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Actively sold, managed, and fixed electronic merchandise while diligently adhering to planograms to effectively promote and display new products
- Kept up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to ensure the highest level of service for customers
- Contributed to sales growth by upselling products and services based on individual customer requirements
- Provided training in project management, organization, and new technology to new onboarding team members and managers
Service Desk Technician
Crimson Service Desk Washington State University
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Assisted users remotely to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, account, or network-related issues efficiently
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts
- Managed ticketing system in Jira effectively, prioritizing tasks based on urgency
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, Washington06.2025
Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, Washington05.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Suite
- Software languages (C/C, Python, MySQL, LabView)
- FPGA development (Verilog, Quartus)
- Diagnostic Devices (Oscilloscope, DMM, Function Generator)
- Wiring diagram development (Multisim)
- Circuit design and analysis (NI Elvis Board)
- Programmable logic controllers (Studio 5000)
- Simulation and modeling tools (Solidworks, MATLAB)
Projects
Minesweeper
Focused on game design while self-teaching new skills in C++ including inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism
Pullman Transit
Redesigned the Pullman Transit System where routes were constructed through the use of weighted nodes and app design recommendations were modeled and presented
LED Pumpkin
Designed and soldered an LED circuit integrated into a custom 3D-printed pumpkin.
Programmable Logic Controller
Programmed a PLC to perform functions such as timers/counters, three-phase motors, and stop light functions
24 Second Shot Clock
Created basketball shot clock that integrated debouncing buttons, 7 segment displays, schmidtt triggers, flip flops, as well as various other discrete logic components
Timeline
Accounting Office Assistant Student Lead
SURC Accounting Central Washington University
10.2023 - Current
Service Desk Technician
Crimson Service Desk Washington State University
08.2020 - 11.2021
Tech Consultant Trainer
Target
08.2019 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Central Washington University
Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement
Tacoma Community College
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