Valerie Cely
Rancho Santa Margarita
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented college student with experience in team-based environments and hands-on projects. Strong communication and problem-solving skills developed through research and engineering work. Eager to provide excellent customer service, create positive shopping experiences, and contribute to a collaborative team.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Member
Saddleback Robotics Team
Mission Viejo, CA
11.2025 - Current
- Maintained organized inventory of materials, supporting timely access to resources required for projects.
- Contributed to project planning efforts by providing input based on hands-on experiences with assembly tasks.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
Member
Saddleback Rocketry Team
Saddleback College
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted in assembling rocket components, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Operated testing equipment to evaluate rocket performance, documenting results for analysis and review.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to develop innovative solutions for design challenges faced by the team.
Intern
UC Irvine
Irvine, CA
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted in a laboratory research project focused on electrokinetic systems, including electro-osmosis and dielectrophoresis
- Followed strict lab protocols and safety procedures, demonstrating attention to detail and responsibility
- Collaborated with a team to troubleshoot experiments and improve results under time constraints
Job Shadowing
PCX Aerosystems
Santa Ana, CA
04.2025 - 04.2025
- Shadowed engineers to understand aerospace systems and production processes.
- Participated in safety training sessions to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Documented key learnings and insights for future reference and continuous improvement initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Trabucco Hills
Mission Viejo, CA05-2024
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Member
Saddleback Robotics Team
11.2025 - Current
Intern
UC Irvine
06.2025 - 07.2025
Job Shadowing
PCX Aerosystems
04.2025 - 04.2025
Member
Saddleback Rocketry Team
03.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Saddleback College
High School Diploma -
Trabucco Hills