Kathleen Gawelek
Brecksville,OH
Summary
Looking for an internship, co-op and/or research position where I can develop my acumen for mechanical engineering and my passion for sustainability, energy, and the environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern - Environmental Health and Safety
GE Aviation
Dayton, OH
01.2022 - Current
- Identified risks and prevention strategies by conducting investigations and analyses in the practice of Lean and Six Sigma
- Focused on customer mindset by seeking stakeholder's perspective on issues and advocating for solutions that positively impact stakeholders
- Developed strategies to reduce hazards by improving safety processes, gear, and culture
- Updated industrial hygiene programs using techniques including atmospheric monitoring and noise surveys to provide worker support
- Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures
- Devised strategies for modifying existing policies to better integrate sustainability initiatives
- Integrated into site operating rhythm by connecting with operators and spending time on shop floor
- Organized and lead site wide employee engagement event and increased engagement by 38%
- Held position on Professional Development Committee as the communications chair, facilitated communication between committee and interns by publishing weekly newsletters, leading meetings, and managing subcommittee
Research Assistant - Sustainable Jet Fuel
University Of Dayton Research Institute
Dayton, OH
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Researched and categorized chemicals into database in order to design experiments
- Prepared, monitored, and recorded results of trials involving chemical blends
- Coded in Python to organize and analyze data; created trend graphics to convey findings
- Created, executed, and presented experiment results and conclusions to head of lab
Nanny
Dr. Grace Song
03.2016 - 09.2020
Lead Hostess
Salted Dough
Broadview Hts, OH
06.2020 - 08.2020
Lifeguard Manager
Metropolitan Pools
Cleveland, OH
05.2018 - 08.2018
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05.2024
High School Diploma -
Walsh Jesuit High School
Cuyahoga Falls, OH06.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, Python Matlab
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work under time sensitive deadlines
- Ability to work successfully with limited supervision
- Video editing
- Adept at learning quickly and working in high energy team environment
Accomplishments
- Rebecca K. Hyland Memorial Scholarship Award Recipient - Award is presented to students who exhibit a strong work ethic, confident leadership skills and academic excellence. Chosen from pool of 250+ students.
- Education Design Lab Micro Credentials - Creative Problem Solving, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Initiative, Oral Communication, and Empathy
Activities and Organizations
- Pi Beta Phi, Ohio Iota Chapter, Panhellenic Council delegate - what to put here but just say represented chapter at council meetings and communicate information with chapter president and at chapter meetings
- Pi Tau Sigma - National Honors Society of Mechanical Engineers, top 25% of the junior and senior class at UD
- President's Emissary - represent the office of the president at university events; network with beneficiaries, alumni, and current students to keep the president on the pulse of university life???
- The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Grand Challenges for Engineering - program focuses on development of global awareness and social skills, as well as working to achieve the 5 competencies of talent, multidisciplinary solutions, business/entrepreneurship, multicultural experience, and social consciousness
Timeline
Intern - Environmental Health and Safety
GE Aviation
01.2022 - Current
Research Assistant - Sustainable Jet Fuel
University Of Dayton Research Institute
05.2021 - 06.2021
Lead Hostess
Salted Dough
06.2020 - 08.2020
Lifeguard Manager
Metropolitan Pools
05.2018 - 08.2018
Nanny
Dr. Grace Song
03.2016 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Dayton
High School Diploma -
Walsh Jesuit High School