Aidan Votaw

Warren, Rhode Island 02885 • (401) 441-1632 • aidan_votaw@my.uri.edu

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, Kingston RI May 2020
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Arts in German
Minors in Engineering Entrepreneurship and Leadership Studies
Goethe Institute Summer Immersion Program, Berlin, Germany Summer 2017
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS, Kingston RI
Logistics Coordinator January 2020-present
• Manage the orientation registration portal and facilitate the registration of over 3,300 students and 2,000 families.
• Oversee all housing assignments, student-leader groups, academic advising assignments, and other tasks as needed.
• Utilize WordPress to update all orientation websites with current leader information and relevant program details.
URI 101 Mentor September 2019-December 2019
● Co-instruct a class of 20 first-year students and facilitate lessons that aid in the students’ transition into college.
● Advise students in choosing a major and becoming familiar with curriculum.
● Collaborate with an academic advisor and meet weekly to ensure the needs of the students are being met.
Team Leader & Orientation Leader January 2018-July 2019
● Served as an ambassador to over 6,000 incoming students and families while representing the URI community.
● Advised over 300 students with a wide variety of different majors and areas of interest.
● Facilitated workshops & information sessions relating to academics, social integration, and URI resources.
● Mentored a team of new leaders and aided in developing their skills in leadership, communication and teamwork.
● Utilized strong interpersonal skills, effective time management and strong work ethic.
URI HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE, Kingston RI
Resident Assistant August 2019-present
● Promote the social, academic, and personal adjustment of 45 first-year students to the University.
● Create programs for students focused on academic success, campus involvement, personal development and inclusion.
● Enforce the policies and procedures of housing to over 400 residents alongside 10 other Resident Assistants.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
URI INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, Kingston RI
Team Leader & Consultant July 2017-August 2019
● Planned a weeklong intensive training program to teach 20 new consultants the technical skills necessary for the job.
● Utilized strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills daily to hundreds of students, staff and faculty.
● Supervised the progress of 30 consultants through daily reports and quarterly evaluations.
● Developed a procedures binder detailing every technical task that one would encounter at work.
THETA TAU PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING FRATERNITY, Kingston RI
New Member Educator May 2017-May 2018
● Designed curriculum for 23 new members on the importance of professionalism, service, and brotherhood.
● Planned and taught weekly lessons and activities to develop team work and communication skills.
● Promoted an environment of respect between the prospective new members and the fraternity through events.
COMPUTER AND LANGUAGE SKILLS
● Microsoft Office: Proficient with applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
● University Software: Experience with Wordpress, Slate, PeopleSoft Tools, VisualZen, Maxient, and related software.
● Computer Aided Design: Intermediate level of Solidworks experience.
● Operating Systems: Proficient with using Windows, MacOS, Android and iOS.
● Other applications: Working knowledge of Latex, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and Lightroom.
● Languages: Conversationally proficient in German and can read and write at the B2 level.