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Jesse Reed

Clinton,TN

Summary

Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Proficient in common data analysis software and seeking position to apply skills and contribute to a team.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
07.2021 - Current
  • Designed and executed experiments to obtain meaningful data.
  • Conducted literature reviews and synthesized research findings.
  • Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Executed qualitative and quantitative analysis on wide range of data.
  • Provided guidance and training to undergraduate students working on independent projects.
  • Attended professional conferences to present research findings and network with peers.

Virtual Math Tutor

Wyzant
06.2020 - 12.2021
  • Taught concepts spanning algebra through calculus to students with personalized lesson plans.
  • Built a client base, managed scheduling, and dealt with all client relations.

Bench Jeweler

Tiffany & Co.
Lexington, KY
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Produced luxury jewelry via stone-setting techniques, rotary tools, laser welders, and microscope
  • Organized and implemented a metal recycling program on 'Lean Team'.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University Of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Collected and processed data from experiments

Quality Engineer Co-Op

Jtekt
Vonore, TN
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Directed teams of contractors and coordinated installation of new test equipment.
  • Obtained and analyzed production data in order to communicate with customers/suppliers.
  • Investigated root cause of product defects and contained problems.
  • Trained Quality Technicians to use test equipment to obtain accurate data.
  • Compared options and obtained quotes for lab equipment.

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Tennessee
Knoxville
12-2023

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University Of Tennessee
05.2018

Skills

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
  • Experimental Design
  • Technical Writing
  • Data Analysis/Interpretation
  • Programming languages including R, SQL, Python/Pandas, and MATLAB
  • Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
  • Building Relationships

Certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate, Villanova, 2020

Honors and Activities

  • UTK FY22 Fellowship Recipient
  • Zeta Tau Alpha - Head of Internal Recruitment Committee
  • Pi Tau Sigma Member

Publications

  • Size effects in 3D-printed polymer-derived, zirconium diboride-reinforced ceramic composites. J Am Ceram Soc. 2024

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Tennessee, Knoxville
07.2021 - Current

Virtual Math Tutor

Wyzant
06.2020 - 12.2021

Bench Jeweler

Tiffany & Co.
10.2018 - 03.2020

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University Of Tennessee
09.2017 - 05.2018

Quality Engineer Co-Op

Jtekt
05.2017 - 08.2017

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University Of Tennessee
Jesse Reed