Julia Collins

Experience

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  City of Richmond Hill

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2019

  • Summer Camp Counselor

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Skating Instructor

    Sept 2016 - May 2019
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  City of Richmond Hill

  Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

  Summer Camp Supervisor - COVID-19 Park Program Facilitator

  Would-be supervisor at Archery Camp, instead facilitated a park adventure program modified to fit COVID health regulations.

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  Western UES

  Sept 2020 - Aug 2023

  • Responsible for planning and executing social events for over 2,000 engineering students• Led the Engineering versus Ivey Hockey event with the highest-ever attendance of 1,400 Note: Initially held this position from April 1 2021 - March 31 2022. Recently reappointed to finish out an incomplete term until March 31 2024.• Managed a budget of $120,000, publishing bi-annual spending reports to uphold transparency.• Achieved a $10,000 cost savings by skillfully negotiating competitive pricing with suppliers.• Administered the equitable distribution of $200,000 in Project Funding to Western Engineering Clubs & Teams evaluated on maximum student impact. • Acted as a liaison between the class and faculty to solve academic violations.

  • Upper Year Social Director

    Apr 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Vice President Finance and Administration

    Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

  • MSE Second Year Representative

    Sept 2020 - Apr 2021
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  RBC

  Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  Design Thinking Program

  • Applied design-thinking principles within a team to prototype a collaborative music-focused web app.• Used Figma to design app iterations informed by market research, adhering to UX and UI design principles.• Pitched to RBC executive stakeholders within a design showcase event

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  City of Richmond Hill

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Summer Camp Supervisor

  Coordinate schedules, program planning and COVID-19 safety considerations for two cohorts and 4 respective staff. Manage program and PPE supply levels as well as all appropriate camp documentation in an organized manner. Communicate with parents and children to ensure a well-informed, happy and excited experience for all.

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  Trudell Medical International (TMI)

  May 2022 - Aug 2023

  New Product Development Engineering Co-op

  •Managed in-house SLA 3D printing; implementing software solutions and process adjustments to streamline operations, reduce turnaround time, and minimize environmental impact.• Modified legacy product designs with SolidWorks, slashing manufacturing scrap rates and projecting cost savings exceeding $100,000.• Proactively identified and resolved molding issues in new part designs using FEA, Moldflow analysis, and rigorous testing methodologies, leading to increased design process efficiency.• Led EU-MDR-compliant post-market surveillance for legacy products, identifying risks and corrective actions Show less

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  Western Formula Racing

  Sept 2023 - Apr 2024

  Powertrain Capstone - Project Manager

  • Formulated project timelines to ensure seamless adherence to coursework and vehicle performance deadlines.• Utilized hand calculations and multiphysics SolidWorks CFD simulation to determine the required accumulator cooling system capacity, guaranteeing optimal functionality within predefined temperature safety parameters.• Employed customized decision matrices for the selection of third-party components, enhancing system efficiency.

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  Rivian

  Aug 2024 - now

  Product Development Systems Engineer