Maria Mangino

Bethel,ME

Summary

Offering strong organizational skills and collaborative mindset, eager to develop and grow in project management environment. Brings understanding of project workflows and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Project and Trello. Ready to use and develop analytical and communication skills..

Overview

year of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager & Founder

NASA HERC Team (Gould Academy)

08.2025 - Current

Team Development: Identified a lack of competitive aerospace representation at Gould Academy; recruited a multidisciplinary team of peers and secured a faculty advisor through the IDEAS Center.
Proposal & Management: Authored the successful 2025 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) proposal; manage weekly meetings, project timelines, and technical deliverables.
National Recognition: Led the team through successful submission and acceptance; advanced to the Final Presentation Round at the NASA Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Technical Intern

Token Works

New York, NY

06.2025 - 08.2025

Hardware Engineering: Worked directly under the CEO to remodel hardware for ID scanning products using CAD.
UI/UX Design: Analyzed customer feedback to redesign Graphical User Interfaces (GUI); implemented software changes to enhance user experience and scanner efficiency.
Professional Development: Networked with industry leaders in the CAD space to master Autodesk Fusion and advanced 3D modeling workflows.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gould Academy

Bethel, ME

06-2028

Skills

Engineering: CAD (Autodesk Fusion), Hardware Prototyping, Mechanical Design
Computing: UI/UX Design, GUI Optimization, Data Analysis (AP Statistics)

Scientific: Soil Sampling, Chemical Analysis, Carbon-Sequatration Research
Leadership: Project Management, Grant/Proposal Writing, Recruitment

Languages

Fluent in English, Russian, Ukrainian, and Spanish. (Currently beginning Latin).

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