Neoneela A Boevets
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Upbeat upcoming Manufacturing Specialist with passion for automation, operations, business management, goal orientated teams, and a place to grow intellectually. Seeking opportunities to expand skills in working with a wide range of machines and workers, while facilitating company growth. Exceptional team builder offering engaging presentation skills and dynamic collaboration. Works independently with minimal supervision. Known for analyzing situations and quickly implementing innovative resolutions. Dedicated to learning how to to best optimize day to day activities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operation Specialist
Woodward
Fort Collins, CO
06.2023 - Current
- Contributed to enhanced process control and standardization by creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and developing visual tools such as charts, graphs, and maps to monitor progress. Assisted in formulating operational machining procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Achieved completion of 15 SOPs and 20 MIS Instructions within a dynamic 6-month period.
- Lean Six Sigma: Worked with diverse groups of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Acquired hands-on experience in operating and troubleshooting machinery on the shop floor, encompassing horizontal mills and lathes.
- Other: Organized the first robotics scrimmage at Woodward. Coordinated volunteer schedules and activities, ensuring smooth operations and successful tours for participants.
- Recreation Committee and Safety Committee member.
Adjunct Faculty Robotics Teacher
College of Lake County Grayslake
Grayslake, IL
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Developed lectures for a new robotics course addressing variety of computer science, robotics, and engineering topics to engage and educate students.
- Actively bringing STEM engagement to Lake County by supporting events like the Maker Faire in Lake County.
- Mentored and coached interns from the College of Lake County, providing valuable guidance and support in their professional development.
- Planned detailed lesson plans with related handouts to teach step-by-step computer use to students from 6th to 8th grade computer literacy.
- Instructed students in project development through robotics competitions, offering practical, real-world experience to enhance their skill set.
PPE Safety Intern
NASA Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, OH
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed targeted proportions of an independent hazard analysis of a prime contractor’s safety products for the Power Propulsion Element (PPE) for Gateway.
- Maintained strong knowledge of practices associated with government agency guidelines for aircraft installations and implemented expertise to boost project success.
- Oversaw technical planning, system integration, verification and validation involved in PPE systems to optimize performance.
- Refined and added hazards for the development of the PPE safety review process.
- Undergone training with NASA’s Office of Safety and Mission Assurance (OSMA) offers a training program known as the STEP.
- The completion of the STEP Level 1 certification program served as an introduction to system safety, and includes case studies of failed missions, operational/aviation safety, software assurance, reliability and maintainability, quality engineering, risk management, and system safety.
- Discussed comments in support of evaluation of the system mechanisms in a major safety review known as the Phase 1 Part 1 Safety Review with Maxar. The meeting involved discussion of almost 300 comments out of a total of approximately 500.
- Rejected comments underwent discussion with the Safety Mission Assurance (SMA) team and Maxar to negotiate the proposed action/response by Maxar.
Project Material Engineer
NCAS- NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars
Hampton, VA
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Studied In-situ Resource Utilization, through NCAS 6-week online course and conducted research.
- Worked with a team of students and NASA mentors in creating a low cost, efficient mission to the moon: to attain Regolith.
- Established and divided three teams into groups.
- Led and managed the design/research team consisting of four members- focused on propulsion, science instruments, materials, and mission schedule for NCAS team challenge.
- Focused on Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Isotope Generator applications, as well as 3D-printing on the moon using In-situ resources.
- Wrote a research report on In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) instruments (using resources found on the moon to create materials for life support, construction, etc.) These projects alone reduce the cost of launches by optimizing propulsion, moving away from resupply missions.
- ISRU applications can help us decrease household waste by reusing materials we already have.
Machine Operator
Maclean Fogg
Mundelein, IL
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Operated/repaired industrial machinery in the tapping department, performed quality control of materials.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
LCRC Outreach Director
Lake County Robotics Competition
Grayslake, IL
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Executed a startup non- profit Lake County wide robotics competition by teaming with the College of Lake County Engineering Department, and the Lake County Treasurer.
- Planned and scheduled resources to achieve project goals.
- Managed and trained 20 volunteers and mentors for events such as Build Workshops and Kick-offs.
- Collaborated with community-based organizations and key stakeholders to address community initiatives. Reaching out to local organizations, companies, and unions for funding.
- Allocated ten robotics kits to ten teams while also providing a cost effective competition for teams to participate in.
- Compiled and refined list of rules and regulations for the competition.
- Facilitated weekly meetings to discuss internal operational issues, current events, impacting community and advocacy.
Curriculum Developer and Robotics Teacher
RoboThink LLC
Lake Bluff, IL
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Instructed introductory courses in Scratch coding, computer applications and principles, and robotics.
- Developed training guides for employees and trained employees.
- Developed STEM workbooks K-8 for in-class lessons
- Created instructions for robot designs, integrating electrical/mechanical concepts.
- Employed broad range of instructional techniques to retain students' interest and maximize learning.
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline.
Engineering Club President
College of Lake County, CLC
Grayslake, IL
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Pioneered and established the inaugural robotics program at the College of Lake County, initiating the first-ever robotics competition.
- Taught programming to 20 members
- Developed outreach initiatives including fundraisers and engineering events to promote program engagement and community involvement.
- Demonstrated leadership by coaching and guiding a team of four members, fostering their growth and development within the program.
Campaign Manager
Holly Kim, Treasurer
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Crafted grassroots campaigns to galvanize widespread backing for candidates and policies.
- Utilized social media platforms adeptly to garner organic and impactful engagement directly from voters.
- Trained and supervised high school students, college attendees, and community members in effective canvassing and phone banking techniques.
- Coordinated transportation logistics on election day to facilitate voter turnout. Initiated community outreach initiatives like "Coffee with the Candidate" to foster dialogue and engagement.
- Engaged in collaborative discussions with local organizations to explore shared visions and aspirations for Lake County, IL's future.
Board Member
Carl Sandburg D75 STEAM Foundation
Mundelein, IL
12.2018 - Current
- Organized and allocated funding for (Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Saturday classes known as Saturday Steamers.
- Served as committee chair: scheduled, coordinated and held meetings, supervising volunteers and other community members.
- Met with committee members on a weekly basis to review and develop classes and fundraisers.
- Managed facebook pages, created ads for fundraisers.
- Created STEM events: classes, STEM pop-up events., oversee the Middle School Robotics.
- Volunteered for FIRST: FTC;FLL
- Worked with EV3 Lego kits and Tetrix kits from Pitsco Education
- Planned and execute fundraiser events to broaden reach and improve success of STEAM Foundation initiatives.
Technology Support
Mundelein High School
Mundelein, IL
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Documented customer complaints and inquiries for use in technical documentation and bug tracking.
- Assisted customers with various types of technical issues via email, live chat and telephone.
- Repaired student Chromebook computers: Including complete dismantle/ reassembly.
- Assisted with troubleshooting and resolving in-class technology errors, encompassing whiteboards, projectors, and computers, ensuring uninterrupted learning environments.
- Utilized spreadsheet skills for inventory management and assembly-to-order processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in product delivery.
- Maintained helpdesk and maintenance activities between customer calls and vendor interactions.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology Project Management
University of The People
Pasadena, CA08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology Management, Industrial Controls Systems Technology
University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Platteville, WI05.2022
Skills
- Mentoring and training
- Robot creation and design per specification
- Work well in group projects
- Organizing events, meetings
- Technical Drafting: Solidworks, CAD, Fusion 360
- Digital Electronics
- Fluid Power and Servo Systems
- Industrial Control Systems
- Principles of Safety and Risk Management
- Machining and CNC Programming
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Work Measurement and Human Factors: Lean Manufacturing
- Networking
- Video production
- Creating standardization, production
- Social media support/ management
- Troubleshooting
- Coding: Scratch, C (arduino), Python/Pycharm syntax, G code
- Applied Programming: Tetrix Robots, Arduino kits, CNC and Yaskawa Robotics
- IT Technology Support-hardware building
- Using VMware, Zoom, microcomputer
- Applications-computer science principles
- Microsoft: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Multisim: Electrical, Labview
- Product Development
- Enthusiastic and engaging speaker
- Prototyping
- Researching Proficiency
- Manufacturing Processes
- Resourceful
- Adapt to any environment
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good at planning & scheduling
- Process Management
- Quality Assurance
- Great Active Listener
- Technical Writing
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
ISS Washing Machine Intern Challenge 2021- Glenn Research Center Cleveland,OH May 2021- August 2021
Smart Shopper Award for “ demonstrating the best use of materials (suitability, cost, and durability)”
- Designed the "squeegee"- the part that separates water from the cloth in microgravity.
- Compiled risks and action items for the risk assessment: categorizing possible risks by the level of severity and probability of occurrence, and providing a solution for that function.
- Proposed the “Next Steps” by reducing overall mission costs via water reduction with the usage of washing machine beads.
Timeline
Operation Specialist
Woodward
06.2023 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Robotics Teacher
College of Lake County Grayslake
02.2023 - 04.2023
PPE Safety Intern
NASA Glenn Research Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Project Material Engineer
NCAS- NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars
06.2020 - 10.2020
Machine Operator
Maclean Fogg
02.2020 - 07.2020
LCRC Outreach Director
Lake County Robotics Competition
09.2019 - 05.2020
Board Member
Carl Sandburg D75 STEAM Foundation
12.2018 - Current
Campaign Manager
Holly Kim, Treasurer
05.2018 - 12.2018
Engineering Club President
College of Lake County, CLC
02.2018 - 05.2019
Curriculum Developer and Robotics Teacher
RoboThink LLC
01.2017 - 01.2020
Technology Support
Mundelein High School
01.2016 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Information Technology Project Management
University of The People
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology Management, Industrial Controls Systems Technology
University of Wisconsin, Platteville
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