Whitney Wilson
Perry,Georgia
Summary
Dynamic engineering professional and STEM education leader with a proven track record in developing innovative robotics, drone, artificial intelligence, and engineering programs for K-12 students, educators, higher education institutions, industry partners, and nonprofit organizations. Expertise includes strategic partnership development, curriculum design, workforce development initiatives, technology integration, and coordination of large-scale STEM events. Demonstrated success in fostering collaborative relationships across education, government, and industry sectors while spearheading transformative programs that equip learners with essential skills for emerging technologies. Committed to advancing educational excellence and inspiring the next generation of innovators.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Main Events Coordinator
Robot Drone League (RDL)
07.2026 - Current
- Coordinate national robotics and drone events that support student engagement, educator development, and organizational growth.
- Develop partnerships with schools, nonprofit organizations, universities, industry, and government stakeholders.
- Support strategic planning, curriculum development, sponsorship initiatives, and organizational expansion.
- Represent Robot Drone League at conferences, workshops, and STEM outreach events throughout the United States.
- Assist with grant development and workforce development initiatives that advance the organization's mission.
Advanced Technologies Instructor & Partnership Coordinator
Museum of Aviation Foundation | National STEM Academy
03.2025 - 07.2026
- Led the development and launch of the Georgia Engineering, AI & Robotics (GEAR) Lab, a 30-seat advanced technology learning environment focused on artificial intelligence, robotics, immersive media, and engineering.
- Designed and delivered STEM curriculum for K–12 students, educators, and community organizations in robotics, Arduino programming, artificial intelligence, engineering design, Unity development, and immersive technologies.
- Established strategic partnerships with Mercer University, Middle Georgia State University, Georgia Tech Research Institute, Savannah College of Art and Design, Houston County School District, Bibb County School District, and numerous regional industry partners.
- Organized and directed the first Robot Drone League Jr. competition in Middle Georgia.
- Coordinated educator professional development workshops, technology demonstrations, conferences, and workforce development programs.
- Supported implementation of enterprise AI computing infrastructure for advanced educational applications.
- Mentored university interns and student development teams in simulation design, game development, and immersive technology projects.
- Created instructional resources and educator training materials supporting the integration of emerging technologies into classrooms.
Process Engineer Intern
Optima Chemical, LLC
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted engineering teams with process improvement initiatives and equipment modifications.
- Coordinated communication between engineering staff, production teams, and customers.
- Verified engineering documentation, production records, and quality assurance data.
- Supported engineering projects while maintaining environmental and operational standards.
Front Office Receptionist
Dental Care of Pearlridge
Aiea, HI
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Rendering a complete report of the daily summary.
- Prepping the schedule by completing insurance verification and correctly assigning appointments.
- Oversaw routine office chores such as cleaning, opening, and closing.
- Made sure every patient's need was not only met but exceeded.
- Worked tirelessly to ensure the smooth running of the office.
- Answered calls, emails, or any form of communication.
Secretary /Document Filer
Bruce Edwards Attorney at Law
Douglas, GA
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Closed up office every day and was responsible for leaving things in tip-top shape.
- Performed routine office maintenance and day-to-day functions.
- Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Receive and place telephone calls.
- Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
- Schedule and make appointments.
- Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
- Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
- Draft and type office memos.
- Completed various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
- Review legal publications and perform database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
Head of Online Services, Legals, and Articles
The Douglas Enterprise
Douglas, GA
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Composed internal memos and external correspondence for senior management, and reviewed all documentation to eliminate errors.
- Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.
- Allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles.
- Monitor news-gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, such as press releases, telephone contacts, radio, television, wire services, and other reporters.
- Helped run the day-to-day in the office such as typing documents and performing DCR routinely.
- Prepared all documentation for the Legal and Classified sections of the paper.
- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing telephone call or messages to appropriate staff, and greeting visitors.
- Posted breaking local news on Facebook and our Website (other social media platforms) and maintained social media accounts.
- Went to local events to take pictures and provide detailed coverage on a regular basis.
- Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning, and bookkeeping.
- In charge of all online duties concerning the paper.
Process Engineer Intern
Optima Chemical, LLC
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Assisted with engineering documentation, process improvement activities, and production data verification.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL05-2024
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence
- Robotics
- Drone Technologies
- Arduino Programming
- Unity Development
- Virtual Reality
- Augmented Reality
- Photogrammetry
- 3D Printing
- Engineering Design
- STEM Curriculum Development
- Workforce Development
- Strategic Partnerships
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
- Systems Integration
Affiliations
- Magna Cum Laude Graduate
- The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
- Golden Key International Honour Society
- Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society (Nu Kappa Chapter)
Timeline
Main Events Coordinator
Robot Drone League (RDL)
07.2026 - Current
Advanced Technologies Instructor & Partnership Coordinator
Museum of Aviation Foundation | National STEM Academy
03.2025 - 07.2026
Process Engineer Intern
Optima Chemical, LLC
06.2022 - 08.2022
Front Office Receptionist
Dental Care of Pearlridge
02.2020 - 07.2021
Secretary /Document Filer
Bruce Edwards Attorney at Law
08.2019 - 01.2020
Head of Online Services, Legals, and Articles
The Douglas Enterprise
10.2018 - 08.2019
Process Engineer Intern
Optima Chemical, LLC
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Led the development of the Georgia Engineering, AI & Robotics (GEAR) Lab.
- Organized the first Robot Drone League Jr. competition in Middle Georgia.
- Developed robotics, artificial intelligence, engineering, and drone curriculum for K–12 students and educators.
- Delivered professional development workshops for educators throughout Georgia.
- Built strategic partnerships with universities, school systems, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and industry leaders.
- Mentored university interns in simulation development and emerging technologies.
- Planned and facilitated STEM conferences, technology workshops, and community outreach initiatives.
- Experienced presenter on robotics, artificial intelligence, drones, engineering, and workforce development.
Additional Professional Experience
Administrative, customer service, legal, healthcare, hospitality, and media positions that strengthened leadership, communication, project coordination, documentation, customer relations, and organizational management skills.