Learning By Doing
Growing up on a farm, I learned the value of hard work and flexibility. Through Boy Scouts I found community and responsibility. Seeking challenge, I attended a rigorous high school where I developed a passion for analysis and engineering. Growing up in a new era of the space revolution, where space was becoming increasingly important in day to day life, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in one of the most demanding and innovative manufacturing industries. As a result, I have focused my academic, professional, and personal journey to innovating in aerospace manufacturing.
I have a deep passion for traveling and backpacking.
My Work Experiences
August 2025 - Present
University of Oklahoma
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Currently serving as a research and teaching assistant for professors in the entrepreneurship division. ​Duties include classroom management, research prep work, and program development.
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June 2025 - August 2025
Axiom Space
Industrial Engineering Intern
Joined the Integrated Production and Technician Services (IPTS) team supporting space station manufacturing. Worked hands-on in materials and production, improving processes, implementing lean practices, and supporting technicians in building hardware. Projects included DfX design reviews, layout planning, standard authoring, procurement analysis, and work instruction authoring. The primary project was to redesign the layout of the machine shop to optimize efficiency and solve production bottleneck issues. Worked with tools such as SolidWorks, Epsilon3, Opcenter MES, Jira. Regularly worked with NASA manufacturing standards and QMS improvement projects.
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August 2024 - December 2024
NSK Ltd.
Data Engineering Co-op
Pioneered the first remote engineering co-op position at NSK while pursuing graduate studies. Designed Quickbase databases for inventory, tooling, and operator surveys, digitizing critical plant information. Continued industrial studies and provided engineering team with data-driven insights, filling a key knowledge gap in automation and information systems.
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May 2024 - August 2024
NSK Ltd.
Industrial Engineering Intern
Worked at an automotive bearing manufacturer with autonomy to lead process improvement projects. Conducted industrial studies on noise reduction, operator ergonomics, and automation effectiveness, resulting in lasting plant changes. Designed Quickbase databases to manage plant-wide tooling, shifting maintenance from reactive to proactive. Implemented robotics to lines and analyzed process bottlenecks.
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May 2023 - August 2023
Crown Equipment Corp.
Industrial Engineering Intern
Returned to Crown with expanded responsibility, leading larger projects in system implementation and process improvement. Designed and built a $100K system to lubricate sheets, guiding the project through floor implementation. Managed Six Sigma initiatives, designed new tooling solutions, and led quality lab studies. Learned project management, system design, and cross-functional communication while driving measurable safety, quality, and efficiency gains.
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May 2022 - August 2022
Crown Equipment Corp.
Fabrication Engineering Intern
Supported tool design, fixture improvement, and production studies. Led time cycle analyses identifying bottlenecks and improving throughput, conducted quality lab studies, and redesigned fixtures to meet lean standards.
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May 2021 - August 2021
Primex Plastics Inc.
Line Operator
Operated PETG extrusion line, controlling quality, packaging, and production.
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January 2020 - July 2020
Primex Plastics Inc.
Assistant Line Operator
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May 2019 - December 2019
Brichford and Jacobs Dairy Farm
Herdsman
25 months of
industrial experience...
and counting!
Partnered Aerospace Companies
Axiom Space
Engineering internship
LumenUs Scientific
Industry research
Oklahoma Spaceworks
Satellite AI consultation
OU Boomer Rocket Team
Manufacturing team member
Ready3
Facility design consultation
Certifications
Lean 6σ
Green Belt
IASSC
Manufacturing Engineering
CmfgT
SME
Excel
MOS Associate
Microsoft
AS9100
Awareness and Audit Training
Plexus
GD&T
GD&T Principles
Python
EBEC Course
Purdue