Objective:
To gain an entry-level position that utilizes the skills and knowledge I have gained in my undergraduate and graduate studies in nuclear engineering. I look to apply my strong work ethic and proven learning abilities in a challenging position with long term potential within the nuclear industry.
Education:
M.S. Nuclear Engineering/Graduate Research Assistant
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Projects include modeling and simulation of active interrogation systems for cargo container screening and development of a prototype time-of-flight spectrometer for fission fragment identification in collaboration with the SPIDER project at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Developed and characterized the timing detector for the prototype time-of-flight spectrometer to be implemented at LANL. The goal being to obtain a 1-2 amu mass resolution for fission fragment identification at various incident neutron energies. Modeling and simulation work in support of the prototype design using GEANT4, MCNPX and SIMION. Participation in bi-monthly meetings and presentations given to the LANL collaboration group. All graduation requirements have been fulfilled. GPA: 3.71
Graduated: May, 2013
B.S. Nuclear Engineering
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Curriculum includes training in neutron diffusion, reactor physics, fuel cycle, thermal hydraulics, radiation detection, waste management, criticality safety and other nuclear industry related coursework. Software proficiencies include MS Office products, MCNPX, COMSOL Multi-physics, SCALE, KENO, DANTSYS, C++ and MatLab. Cumulative GPA: 3.43. Upper level course work GPA: 3.70
Graduated: May 16, 2009
Undergraduate Transfer Degree
Cascadia Community College, Bothell, WA
Curriculum included general education course work pertaining to an Associate degree for general transfer to a four-year institution. Cumulative GPA 3.6
Spring 2002-Spring 2004
Work Experience:
Graduate Research Assistant Contact: Dr. Adam Hecht 505-277-1654
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
2010-Present
•Development and characterization of the timing detector for the time-of-flight spectrometer.
•Simulation and modeling for cargo container screening novel active interrogation techniques.
•Maintain and supervise laboratory operation.
Undergraduate Research Assistant Contact: Dr. Gary Cooper 505-366-1584
University of New Mexico/Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Albuquerque, NM
May 2008-June 2009
•Contributions toward design and preparation for neutron production experiments on HERMES III accelerator at SNL.
•Cross-calibration of neutron diagnostic equipment, i.e. HPGe detector calibration, Sodium Iodide coincidence system calibration for analyzing activation samples.
•Performed experiments on the Dense Plasma Focus at the Nevada Test Site and calculated total neutron yields using multi-sample activation methods. June
Research Internship Contact: Shelly Kelly 281-283-3936
NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX
Summer 2004
•Worked in the NASA Technical Library Archive assisting researchers locating archived data and schematics pertaining to STS, Apollo and International Space Station missions.
•Created and implemented an online inventory of all audio transmission recordings from the Apollo era missions.
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