Lehua Starlight
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Mechanical Engineering student at Arizona State University with experience in MATLAB, Arduino, and technical drawing. Interested in applying engineering to real-world problems, and exploring different areas of mechanical engineering while gaining hands-on experience through an internship.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Server Assistant
Enchantment Resort
Sedona, Arizona
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Coordinated with servers and kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate food and beverage service.
- Maintained an organized and efficient dining area while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicated with guests and team members to address needs to resolve issues quickly.
- Assisted with back-of-house tasks and maintained cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant.
Amenity Coordinator
L'Auberge de Sedona
Sedona, Arizona
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Inspected vacant guest rooms to identify required amenities and created restocking lists based on room needs before guest arrival.
- Tracked inventory levels and monitored supplies to ensure adequate stock of guest amenities.
- Restocked and organized food, beverages, toiletries, and other amenities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Inspected and restocked vacant guest rooms within strict time constraints to ensure amenities were prepared for guest check-in.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-2029
Skills
Technical:
- MATLAB
- Arduino
- Microsoft Word
- Technical Drawing (Orthographic Projection)
Professional:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Projects
Water Quality & Equipment Monitoring System- Aqua Chill
Engineering Project | 2026-present
- Developing a monitoring system to track water temperature, leaks, TDS (Total Dissolved Solids), equipment status, and historical readings.
- Designing the system to collect and display real-time and historical equipment data.
- Working with the business owner to develop a system intended for use in their operations.
Solar-Powered Car
Intro to Engineering | 2025
- Designed and build a small vehicle powered by solar panels.
- Used an Arduino to collect and monitor electrical and light-intensity data from the solar panels.
- Applied mechanical and electrical design concepts to build and test the vehicle.
Automated Livestock Watering System
Intro to Engineering | 2025
- Designed and built a prototype automated livestock watering system.
- Programmed Arduino to dispense water when motion was detected from a certain distance from the trough.
- Programmed temperature-based controls to circulate water when the temperature dropped below a set level.
Affiliations
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)- Member
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)- Member
Accomplishments
- Dean's List
Timeline
Server Assistant
Enchantment Resort
03.2024 - 07.2025
Amenity Coordinator
L'Auberge de Sedona
10.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Arizona State University