Diego Villegas

Communications and Marketing Intern

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

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About me
Mechanical Engineering UTD, CS Minor | AIAA UTD Vice President | DBF Micro UAV Lead
Education
- The University of Texas at Dallas
  2022 - 2025
  Bachelor’s of Science Mechanical Engineering 4.0
  Activities and Societies: Officer at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics chapter
- Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science
  2021 - 2022
  3.717
  Activities and Societies: Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, Arnold Air Society
Experience
- CAST Schools
  Mar 2021 - Aug 2021
  Communications and Marketing Intern
  Produced graphic design, photography, and video material for school events and programs. Interviewed faculty, parents, and students during school functions, journaled high school theatrical productions, and managed social media accounts for the Advanced Learning Academy Theater Production Company.
- Air Force ROTC
  Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
  Cadet Technical Seargeant
  Led several cadets as the Cadet NCO in charge of the Logistics Readiness Element. Maintained professionalism in and out of uniform, and embodied the core values of the United States Air Force.
- Sprouts Farmers Market
  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022
  Store Cashier
  Cashiers keep and maintain an accurate register, ensure a pleasant checkout experience, and handle large amounts of patrons quickly and accurately.
- Comet Aviation
  Sept 2022 - now
  Chief Engineer for <250g GPS guided UAV for the 2024-2025 AIAA Design Build Fly Competition.Design the mechanical and aerodynamic bodies of the micro UAV, focusing on subsystem compatibility to 6ft wingspan UASWork with other system leads to ensure all independent systems function synchronously Spearheaded the implementation of SOLIDWORKS and Ansys Fluent into the design process for the 2023-24 competition plane.Used parametrized airfoil sketches in SOLIDWORKS to develop slotted flaps to triple the lift coefficient of the aircraft. Imported the designs into ANSYS Fluent to determine pitching moment, drag, and lift coefficients in steady flow analyses at varying angles of attack. Assist in the Public Relations operations of the chapter. Aid in the development and selection of the aerodynamic properties of the competition aircraft.
  - Micro UAV Lead
    Aug 2024 - now
  - Aerodynamic Simulations Lead
    Aug 2023 - Jan 2025
  - Aerodynamics Team Member/Creative Officer
    Sept 2022 - Aug 2023
- AIAA UT Dallas
  Sept 2022 - now
  Assist the President in managing the financials, personnel, and assets of the only aerospace focused organization at UT Dallas. Onboarded 4 new personnel to facilitate further expansion of the organization's digital marketing presenceDeveloped a 25 page standard operating procedure to reduce confusion and lead times for marketing campaignsOversaw the redesign of appearance for 2 internal divisions Spearheaded the launch of 3 new social media accounts tied to each branch of the organizationOnboarded 3 new social media liaisons to facilitate the expansion of digital presenceWork with Director of Marketing to ensure accurate publication for flagship events and student opportunities. Work with other Marketing Officers to publicize and expand outreach for the AIAA UTD Chapter, specializing in graphic design and social media management. Overhauled our LinkedIn page, tripling interactions within 90 days.
  - Vice President
    Dec 2024 - now
  - Marketing Director
    Dec 2023 - Jan 2025
  - Social Media Head
    May 2023 - Dec 2023
  - Creative Officer
    Sept 2022 - May 2023
- RMS Aerospace LLC
  May 2023 - Jul 2023
  Advanced Air Mobility Intern
  Selected propulsion system components through detailed research and trade studies, contacted manufacturer of desired components, verified design choices through academic study analysis, and compiled findings in formal research summaries. Worked closely with the CEO of the company.
- Best Buy
  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
  Seasonal Sales Associate
  Quickly adjusted to the work environment, ranking 69th in the Marketplace in 2 months of part time workConsistently met and exceeded sales quotas by being attentive, personable, and communicative when working with customersEnsured customers had their technology needs met by leveraging previous personal experience with technology and appliances
Licenses & Certifications
- Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Certified
  Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
  Jul 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Diego Villegas
  Fall 2023 Dean's List The University of Texas at Dallas Feb 2024 Attained a 4.0 GPA during the Fall 2023 semester
- Awarded to Diego Villegas
  3rd place, Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Research Poster Competition Mechanical Engineering Department, UT Dallas Nov 2023 Awarded 3rd place among mechanical engineering undergraduates for research into truss braced wings.
- Awarded to Diego Villegas
  Spring 2023 Dean's List The University of Texas at Dallas Sep 2023 Attained a 4.0 GPA during the Spring 2023 semester
- Awarded to Diego Villegas
  Fall 2022 Dean’s List The University of Texas at Dallas Feb 2023 Full time student in the top ten percent of students in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.
- Awarded to Diego Villegas
  Dean’s List College of Engineering and Computer Science Jun 2022 Attained a 4.0 GPA during the Spring 2022 semester.
- Awarded to Diego Villegas
  Commendation Award U.S. Air Force ROTC Apr 2022 Recognized for my integrity, excellence, and dedication to the detachment. Only awarded to top 10% of cadets.