EDUCATION
Stanford University, School of Engineering, Stanford, CA, 9/2004 6/2005
- Master of Science in Structural Engineering, 3.7 GPA
Cornell University, College of Engineering, Ithaca, NY, 8/2000 5/2004
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 3.6 GPA
Coach U, 12/2006 3/2008
- Core Essentials Program Graduate from the leading global provider of coach training programs
The Clarkson School, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, 8/1999 5/2000
- University program for accelerated high school students
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Vision, Goal, Action. Coaching, San Francisco, CA, 9/2006 9/2007
Founder
- Work one-on-one with clients to clarify their vision, set goals, and take action
- Continually develop and implement coaching practice
- Currently in training with Coach U, working towards professional certification
- Manage all aspects of the business: web design, marketing, networking, etc.
Hinman Consulting Engineers, Inc., San Francisco, CA, 8/2005 2/2008
Project Engineer
- Support project teams in structural analysis & design to mitigate explosive loading effects
- Perform dynamic, non-linear analysis using single/multiple degree-of-freedom models
- Peer-review structural calculations for conformance to seismic & blast criteria
- Develop in-house technical standards
Bernier, Carr & Associates, PC, Watertown, NY, Summer 2004
Resident Project Representative
- Full-time on-site evaluation of a low-slope re-roofing project
- Assessed and reported current roof conditions for a local school district
LeChase Construction Services, LLC, Rochester, NY, Summer 2003
Intern
- Assisted project manager on $13 million new construction project
- Administered LEED requirements to Construction Manager
CH Energy Group, Inc, Poughkeepsie, NY, Summers 2001, 2002
Intern
- Wrote specification to replace corroded tower legs on existing steel transmission towers
- Coordinated with creators of transmission line software to clean out bugs
Friendlys Ice Cream, Ithaca, NY, 2002 2004
Server
Lady Foot Locker, Massena, NY, 6/1998 8/2000
Shift Manager
- Open / closed retail store, worked with part-time employees to enforce sales goals
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
WOMAN, Inc. Women Organized to Make Abuse Nonexistent, 6/2006 - present
Crisis Line Volunteer
- Woman, Inc. is a multi-service agency helping battered women in the Bay Area
- Completed 40-hour domestic violence certification training
- Answer crisis line calls on weekends from women in domestic violence situations
EPGY Education Program for Gifted Youth, Stanford University, Summer 2005
Head Residential Counselor
- Coordinated and scheduled activities for counselors and students
- Dealt with health and discipline issues between students and counselors
- Liaison between higher-level EPGY staff, parents, and other university officials
EARS Empathy, Assistance, and Referral Service, Cornell University, 2001 - 2004
Peer Counselor & Trainer
- EARS provides counseling, training, outreach and leadership development services
- Nonjudgmental, short-term counseling using empathy and active listening skills
- Three training levels focus on communication, counseling, and problem solving
- Was trainer for the mid-level program that focused on special topics
Stanford University, Fall 2004
Teaching Assistant for Freshman Introductory Course
- Administered labs, taught tutorials, graded homework and held office hours
Concrete Canoe Team, Cornell University, Spring 2004
Team Captain
- Led ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) student chapter to win regional championships
- Project included building canoe, writing report, presenting design and racing
Study Abroad in Grenoble, France, Spring 2003
- Widened perspective on and understanding of global cultures
- Became proficient in French
PERSONAL INTERESTS
reading cooking board games good friends mountain biking running swing dancing swimming skiing