Kathleen D. McGuigan6702 Rome Westmoreland Road, Rome, NY 13440

(315) 725-1776 | mcguik3@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE _ _ To obtain an entry level engineering position in which I can use my leadership qualities, dedication, innovative ideas and creativity to contribute to the improvement of the company and my own personal growth.EDUCATION Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY

Bachelors of Science in Aeronautical & Mechanical Engineering, May 2016 Rensselaer Leadership Award & Phalanx Leadership Honor Society

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Rensselaer Engineering Department Troy, NY | January 2015 – May 2016ENGR 1200: Computer Aided Design Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Supervise & Assist 30 to 40 students with drafting projects and course work. Ensure proper technique is utilized by students and proper specifications are followed. Work closely with the lead Professor & Graduate Teaching Assistant to assist with grading final drafting projects. Have a working knowledge of NX modeling & drafting techniques as well as common troubleshooting scenarios.

Rensselaer Admissions Department Troy, NY | May 2015 – September 2016Senior Student Ambassador & Overnight Host Coordinator

Lead tours of the campus facilities and communicate basic information about student life, technical course work, personal experiences and on campus opportunities to prospective students’ families.

Establish personal relationships with perspective students’ families through personalized campus tours. Serve on student panels for the institute’s campus wide events. Organize overnight trips for prospective students while monitoring their visit. Provide extensive training to newly hired student ambassadors.

Rensselaer Student Union Troy, NY | April 2015 – May 2016Social Media Ambassador

Manage an active social media presence positively reflecting student life. Attend a variety of on campus student events weekly and portray them through social media.

TECHNICAL SKILLS Computer Aided Drafting Tools: NX, Solidworks, & AutoCAD Data Collection Tools: MicroLab, SiLabs, LabView, QICii & LoggerPro. Programming Languages: Java & C Mathematical Tools: Matlab, EES, Minitab & Maple. Machining Skills: CNCs, Mills, Drill Presses, Lathes, Chop Saws, & Welders, Office Tools: Microsoft Office Suite Professional Skills: Communication, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Strong

Work Ethic, Time Management, & LeadershipENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

Air Vehicle Design Project January 2016 – May 2016 Designed a more environmentally conscious midsized passenger aircraft in terms of a 12% noise & 10% emissions

improvement over current models of similar design. Conducted research on decibel usage and data collected from residential areas impacted by aircraft. Developed a prototyped model within Solidworks for conducting additional testing.

Fluid Dynamics Laboratory January 2016 – May 2016 Studied the effects of air flow on various wing shapes and blunt bodies utilizing a wind tunnel. Developed skills in applying data collections and data modeling through Labview and Matlab respectively.

Engineering Design Laboratory January 2014 – May 2014 Expanded expertise in product design, consumer factors, creation and presentation. Utilized NX , 3-D printing, Drills & Saws to develop a prototype design of a Thermodynamic Power Source