Gaines 2017 Resume

Alexia Gaines
[email protected] | (937) 369-3657

Education
University of Cincinnati, OH Aug 2014 May 2019
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering GPA: 3.667/4.00
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Deans List | UC Honors Program
Technical Work Experience

Electrical Engineer Co-op May 2017-Present
Standex-Meder Electronics, Cincinnati, OH
Validating design and test procedures
Optimizing device operation and reliability
Research Assistant, Department of Engineering Education Feb 2017-Present
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Working on study to improve engineering students learning and retention
Analyzing & coding interview results
Research Assistant, Electrical Engineering Lab May 2015-Aug 2015
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Conducted research on resistive pulse sensing in nano-pore devices for DNA detection
Used MATLAB to simulate varied parameters to predict behaviors of a nano-pore
Presented data from research to peers and faculty
Wrote internal summary paper on gathered data and results
Attended workshops to enrich knowledge in field
Computer Skills, Language Skills & Certifications

MATLAB, Basic C++ Programming, B2 SPICE, and Microsoft office products
Hand Soldering for Terminals Certified (2017)
Korean (Elementary Proficiency) & English (Native Fluency)
CITI Certified (2017)
VITA Certified (2017)
Conferences, Workshops & Events
Grace Hopper Conference (Fall 2016)
SparkUC (Idea Innovation Event) (Nov 2015)
Ready for Research, RECON (Fall 2014)
International Experience
Chongqing University, Joint Co-op Institute Dec 2016
Traveled to China as liaison of JCI Engineering Diplomats
Strengthened partnership between UC and CQU
Gathered data to use for senior design program development
Korea University (KU) & Sogang University, Seoul, South Korea Feb 2016-July 2016
Completed Electronics I, Electronics I Lab, & Signals and Systems I at KU
Completed Korean-taught language curriculum at both universities
Built interpersonal relationships with students from all over the world
Maintained intermediate knowledge of Korean
Engineering Leadership & Activities
CEAS Engineering Diplomats, Co-Founder (Aug 2016- RECON Mentoring Program, Mentee (Dec 2014 May
Present) 2015)
CEAS Equity and Inclusion Committee, Undergrad WISE Research Program, Researcher (May 2015 Aug
Student Liaison (Sept 2016 Present) 2015)
ACM-W, Secretary (June 2015 May 2016) Protg Research Program, Researcher (May 2015
Emerging Ethnic Engineers, Member (Aug 2014 Aug 2015)
Present) Society of Women in Engineering(SWE) Mentoring
Emerging Ethnic Leaders, Member (Nov 2014 May Program, Mentee (Aug 2014 May 2015)
2015)
Non-Technical Work Experience

Peer Advisor in Office of Nationally Competitive Awards (NCA) Aug 2016-Present
University of Cincinnati, OH
Delivering info sessions and presentations (e.g. writing workshops & award overviews)
Creating and updating content for NCA publications and social media
Conducting outreach with student organizations & academic departments
Providing guidance to potential applicants aspiring to apply for awards
Assisting with planning and staffing NCA events
Teachers Assistant in Collaborative Calculus Aug 2014-Dec 2014
University of Cincinnati, OH
Assisted professor in teaching class material to students
Reinforced information by leading class activities
Clarified ideas and concepts for others
Chemistry Tutor Aug 2013-Jan 2014
Dayton, OH
Tutored classmates over one semester in given class material
Facilitated group projects
Clarified ideas and concepts for students
Non-Technical Leadership & Activities

ROAR Campus Tour Guide (Jan 2015-Present) Lambda Society, Lock-in Chair (Feb 2017 Present)
BEARchats, Peer Mentor (Sept 2014- Present) AACRC Gospel Choir, Member (Aug 2014-Present)
Turner Scholars, Mentor (Aug 2015 Aug 2016) United Black Student Association Leadership
UC International Office, Volunteer (Aug 2014-Aug Committee, Member (Jan 2015-Aug 2015)
2016) Transitions Mentoring Program, Mentee (Aug 2014 -
May 2015)
Awards & Certifications
CEAS Engineer of the Month Award, Recipient (2017) LSAMP Scholarship, Recipient (2014 2016)
SMART Scholarship, Semifinalist (2017) Dayton Pearl A. Dale & Audrey Parker Scholarship,
David L. Boren Scholarship, Recipient (2015) Recipient (2014 Present)
Darwin T. Turner Plus Scholarship, Recipient (2014 Dayton Korean Grace Church Scholarship, Recipient
Present) (2014 2016)
Cincinnatus University Scholarship, Recipient (2014 Provost Scholarship, Recipient (2014 2015)
Present)
Honoraries & Recognitions
Eta Kappa Nu Honors Society Featured in UCs Face of UC: ROAR Guides
CWEST Honorary Promotional Video (2015)
Lambda Society Recognized and showcased by the Dayton Foundation
Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society in their magazine for receiving a Dayton Foundation
Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society Scholarship (2014)
Featured in UC Foundations Scholarship Donor
Impact promotional materials (2016)
Volunteer Experience
40 hours completed to present in 3rd year in college (Aug 2016-Present)
50 hours completed during 2nd year in college (Aug 2015 -Aug 2016)
50 hours completed by end of 1st year in college (Sept 2014 - April 2015)

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[email protected] | (937) 369-3657

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