About Me
A Dreamer's History
Since I was a Sophomore in high school, I have always wanted to be a roller coaster designer. I loved the idea of making something that would bring joy to people. My skill in math and physics naturally led me to become a mechanical engineer. My thirst for adventure led me to move across the country to attend college. Then move across the country again to attend graduate school. There I didn't just learn to think like a mechanical engineer I learned how to be more personable and gain soft skills that can only be taught in the real world. I one day dream of looking at a project and have the ability to say "I designed that". Take a look at my portfolio to see how far I've come and I hope we can help each other accomplish our dreams!
Allanah Resume
Jobs and Extracurriculars
Education:
Arizona State University
Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering specializing in Structures and Vibrations.
Expected Graduation Date: Fall 2025
Worcester Polytechnic Institute GPA: 3.5/4.0
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Design
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Newell Brands
February 2021 - December 2023
Quality Engineer, R&D
South Deerfield, MA
Supervised an Inspection Task Team to standardize the inspection process at 3 different plants and create baseline quality
expectations for all suppliers and new projects.Supported Design Engineering in defining Quality Specifications of drawings and assisted in the finalization of DVPRs.
Oversaw the quality development process on 20 + projects, including completion of PPAPs, PQRAs, Product Quality Sign offs,
inspections.Collaborated in creating a reference document that standardizes future PPAPs within the Quality Team.
Communicated with suppliers over inspection requirements and PPAP completions.
Raytheon Technologies
June 2019 - February 2021
Systems Engineer, Secret Clearance
Woburn, MA; Andover, MA; Pelham, NH; Wallops Island, VA
Monitored and logged radar information during testing simulations and live operation on third shift.
Supported supply chain in selecting optimal suppliers for certain products through proposal reviews, bid analysis, and preparation of stakeholder out briefs.
Developed product portfolios composed of knowledge artifacts that involved curating technical and business information across several outsourced products, interviewing product owners and subject matter experts, and assembling research in an easy-to-navigate format.
Validated and organized preliminary system requirements to present for approval from radar customers.
Serviced an early staged radar on-site in Wallops Island, VA. which included transitioning hardware components, live operations, and test, as well as troubleshooting and programing the radar
Volunteer Coordinator
August 2022Â - August 2023
While living in Greenfield, MA i had the opportunity to work with the nolumbeka project. a non-profit organization aimed to spread awareness to the indigenous peoples that live in Franklin County. Every year they host a Homelands festival to pay tribute to those lost during the King Philip's War. I was tasked with helping find and coordinate volunteers. My background in CAD also came in handy when the organization wanted to provide a map of the vendors for all the visitors. I solidified my skills in customer service, quick thinking, and management.
Crimson Key Tour Guide
January 2016 - May 2019
Throughout most of my college career, I presented and led tour groups around the WPI campus. I gained personable skills while helping perspective families.
Yearbook President
August 2016 - May 2019
I have designed and produced 3Â yearbooks under my presidency. through this experience, I gained management and organizational skills that have helped me collaborate with people in my career.
Community Advisor
July 2018Â - May 2019
During my senior year, I had the opportunity to advise incoming freshmen on first-year experiences at WPI. From finding classes to signing up for clubs, I was to be available to help out in any way possible.