Virginia Filippone
Houston,TX
Summary
Driven by a passion for motorsports, I excelled as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Crosslink Kiwi Motorsports, mastering critical thinking and attention to detail. My role significantly enhanced race car performance and efficiency, showcasing my ability to blend technical skills with creative problem-solving and teamwork.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Crosslink Kiwi Motorsports
07.2024 - Current
- Became a mechanic for open-wheeled racing cars for multiple race weekends in the FR/F4/F4JS series.
- Worked out of Cresson, TX, Millville, NJ, and Austin, TX while shadowing the one of the team's engineers Rik Kasius.
- Changed tires before and after races on JSF4 cars.
- Perform brake bleeds on multiple cars in order to expel air from all brake systems to maximize brake performance.
- Emptied and weighed fuel from each car after races to give data to engineer.
- Weighed fuel and loaded it into cars in the amount that was instructed by mechanics and engineers.
- Took tire pressures for each car at pit stop.
- Ensured that all screws holding wooden floor to the carbon fiber chassis were firmly attached in order to prevent aerodynamic trouble and to prevent floor damage in the event of a crash.
- Worked with engineers and mechanics to understand how roll-bars, suspensions, and various other aspects of the car contributed to its speed and efficiency.
Photography Assistant
Maria Nesbit Gallery
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Reviewed images and selected best frames to present in client portfolio for purchase.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
- Downloaded images and provided artistic and technical image manipulation in Adobe Illustrator.
- Tracked gallery artwork and recorded sold and removed items to maintain accurate physical and financial inventory.
- Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability, and pricing.
- Managed gallery by organizing and closing the shop at the end of the day.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Kinkaid School
Houston, TX05.2025
Skills
- Creative
- Curious
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
- Competitive
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Passionate
- Eager
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Crosslink Kiwi Motorsports
07.2024 - Current
Photography Assistant
Maria Nesbit Gallery
07.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
The Kinkaid School
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