Michael Adams

Experience

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  Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center

  May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Research Assistant

  Worked with a team of engineering and doctors in helping develope 3D models of shoulders that the doctors were going to operate on. We were moving towards creating a VR experience for the doctors to help prepare for surgery better.

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  St. John's Catholic Newman Center

  Aug 2017 - Jun 2020

  Resident Advisor

  As a Resident Advisor I am responsible for the residents at Newman Hall. I provide opportunities for personal growth and paraprofessional counseling to residents as needed. From this, I have been highly trained in conflict resolution, problem solving, and how to handle emergency situations.

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  University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Sept 2017 - May 2018

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  I worked in the Bio-Mechanical Research Department on a project that sought out to connect rotator cuff wear to everyday driving habits. In my work I helped take an experimental approach to simulating driving and then conducting case studies. I did so by creating custom parts to create driving simulator device. The results are now being analyzed to see what conclusions can be drawn.

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  Medline Industries, LP

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Product Development Engineer Intern

  Through this internship I was able to work on a range of 18 project in three months. I worked on a team of 8 engineers that focused on developing new innovative solutions and solving current product problems. My two main focuses were an infusion device and a endoscopy tool. In these project I was able to create custom solutions to decrease manufacturing prices, improve procedure efficiency, reduce waste, and lower contamination levels.

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  Medline Industries, LP

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2022

  Quality Assurance Development Program
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  Word on Fire Catholic Ministries

  Jun 2022 - now

  Project Manager
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  Chesterton Academy of The Holy Family

  Oct 2023 - now

  Gentlemen's Varsity Basketball Head Coach

  Head Coach for the Gentlemen's Varsity Basketball Team.