Mackenzie Savage
Summary
Adaptable professional with a strong background in biomedical engineering. Known for leadership in laboratory settings and technical expertise in medical technology, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Tickle College of Engineering at University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
08.2026 - Current
- Delivered instructional support for first-year engineering physics, enhancing student understanding of core concepts.
- Led weekly laboratory sections for first-year engineering students in foundational physics.
- Facilitated experiments and calculations for students, bridging theory with practical applications.
Clinical Assistant
University Surgical Associates
Chattanooga, Tennessee
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by providing necessary instruments and supplies.
- Worked collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide quality care for patients.
Biomedical Technology Intern
Samaritan's Purse International Relief
Boone, North Carolina
05.2025 - 08.2026
- Facilitated global supply of medical technology and equipment to disaster zones and partner hospitals, improving access to healthcare.
- Assisted in installation of medical equipment in Africa, contributing to enhanced healthcare delivery in underserved regions.
- Conducted system testing and provided actionable feedback on functionality and usability, leading to product improvements.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Tickle College of Engineering at University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Fostered collaborative learning environment to improve student engagement and classroom dynamics.
- Assisted professors with lecture preparation and supported graduate assistants in executing laboratory procedures.
Sales Associate
Ann Taylor Loft
Chattanooga, Tennessee
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selections and provided personalized service.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards to enhance store presentation.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN09-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-2026
Skills
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Technical documentation
- Simulation modeling
- Collaborative design
- Data analysis
- Laboratory techniques
- Experiment design
Certification
- SolidWorks Certified Design Associate
Notable Projects
Hands-Free Hypoglossal Nerve Retractor
- Led an undergraduate engineering design team in collaboration with an ENT surgeon to develop a hands-free surgical retractor for hypoglossal nerve procedures.
- Applied CAD, prototyping, mechanical design, and design verification/testing throughout an iterative product development process.
- Managed project timelines, delegated team responsibilities, coordinated stakeholder feedback, and completed 40+ engineering deliverables, including design reviews, technical documentation, and presentations.
Relevant Courses
- Fluid Dynamics
- Thermodynamics
- Heat Transfer
- Instrumentation and Measurement
- Systems and Signals
- Fracture Mechanics
- Engineering Analysis
- Mechanics of Materials
- Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
- Advanced Biomechanics
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Tickle College of Engineering at University of Tennessee
08.2026 - Current
Clinical Assistant
University Surgical Associates
05.2026 - 08.2026
Biomedical Technology Intern
Samaritan's Purse International Relief
05.2025 - 08.2026
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Tickle College of Engineering at University of Tennessee
08.2023 - 05.2026
Sales Associate
Ann Taylor Loft
05.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of Tennessee