JENNIFER M.

DOWNEN
514 Sweet Ave., Moscow, Idaho 83843

(208) 369-6246

down3625@vandals.uidaho.edu

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
SolidWorks Software Experience
Excellent Organizational Skills

Team Player
Desire to Excel

Strong Work Ethic

Production Experience

EDUCATION
University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering: 3.59 GPA

Expected Graduation Spring 2017

WORK EXPERIENCE
Submarine Intern, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington
Analyzed main turbine and reduction gear diagrams
Wrote technical instructions for mechanics to perform
Observed mechanics repairing machinery to improve my technical instructions
Participated in vibration testing and boat checks
Attended a class about failure analysis of engineering materials

Summer 2015

Robotics Intern, Washington County 4-H Extension Office, Weiser, Idaho

Summer 2014
Self-taught LEGO Mindstorm EV3 programming and instructed children and adults
Developed robotics challenges to teach kids scientific practices and procedures
Directed engineering and environmental workshops
Used project management skills to implement and facilitate Robotics Day Camp lessons and events
Supported existing projects, such as the county fair, by assisting with planning and organizing
Electrical Components Assembly Worker, Kimco Design and Manufacturing, Boise, Idaho
Summer 2013
Assembled electrical parts for Blendtec blenders
Performed measurements for quality control of each part
Rotated between projects to help department complete production goals and meet deadlines
Promoted to supervise others quality control and production within 2 months

LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT

Mentor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Idaho
Fall 2014, Fall 2015
Collaborate with my professor and fellow mentors to create effective lab curriculum
Member, Engineering Scholars, College of Engineering, University of Idaho
Fall 2013-Present
Expand my knowledge in the advanced courses offered
Member, Kappa Delta Sorority, University of Idaho Greek System
Fall 2013-Present
Organized educational guidelines and incentives on the Academic Committee
Member, Student Alumni Relations Board, University of Idaho Alumni Office
Fall 2013-Present
Managed different events during Dads Weekend
Co-President, Honors Leadership Council, University of Idaho Honors Program
Fall 2013-Present
Promoted, organized, and published our literary magazine, The Looking Glass
Member, Collegiate 4-H Club, University of Idaho 4-H Extension
Fall 2013-Present
Hosted a leadership workshop for state FFA and judged record books for Latah County

AWARDS/HONORS

Kappa Delta Sorority Academic Award

Deans List
National Society of Collegiate Scholars

National Society of Leadership and Success

Summa Cum Laude in high school (3.96 GPA)
Highest Honors Society of Women Engineers