Makayla Thornton
Titusville,FL
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Swim Instructor
LaFleur's Little Flipper Swim School
12.2023 - Current
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Enhanced student safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining vigilant watch over the swimming area.
Customer Service Representative
Lowes Home Improvment
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Collected and returned unpurchased or returned items to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2024
Skills
- MATLAB
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- CSWA SolidWorks Design Certification
- CSWA SolidWorks Sustainability Certification
- Verbal Communication
- Leadership
- Goal Oriented
Additional Information
Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry (SOAR)
• Designed and constructed a solid rocket body; met NASA’s student launch competition requirements for April 2022
• Proficient in Solid Works, Open Rocket, and MS Teams; allowed professional communication in rocket design and manufacture
• Managed NASA’s student launch system budget; effectively procured parts & materials
• Torito team member; involved in the development of the university’s first liquid propulsion rocket system
Solid Works Project (Stirling Engine)
• Designed a Stirling Engine using Solid Works; created detailed drawings and animated assembly of engine
• Researched materials and components to produce a sustainable Stirling Engine
• Used Microsoft Office to produce a written report, describing the Stirling Engine project
Folding & Reclining Tailgate Seat (FARTS)
• Designed and modeled a 6-bar folding mechanism using Solid Works; ensured clearance and tolerances met; produced a functional reclining seat
• Constructed the FARTS prototype; gained machine shop experience on such machines as a CNC fiber laser, CNC mill, MIG welder, manual mill, lathes, and horizontal bandsaw
• Presented FARTS prototype and reports for peer revie
Senior Capstone Project (ASME Student Design Competition Mini Golf Robot)
• Designed and built a robot capable of completing a 9-hole mini golf course within 10 minutes, adhering to a $1500 budget
• Documented weekly meetings with comprehensive minutes and delivered presentations to communicate project updates and goals to an audience of 100 peers
• Developed a SolidWorks CAD model to guide the robot's construction and functionality
• Developed a comprehensive technical manual, showcasing proficiency in technical writing skills
Timeline
Swim Instructor
LaFleur's Little Flipper Swim School
12.2023 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Lowes Home Improvment
05.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
University of South Florida
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