Karen Gilmore

Experience

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  NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

  NASA SHELiB Student Intern

  Worked on-site in fully equipped lab at Xavier University of Louisiana. Assigned to form a high conductivity polymer electrolyte with good mechanical stability using a semi-interpenetrating polymer network. Experience in using an Argon Glove Box equipped with electrical feed through outposts with H_2 O and O_2 < 0.5 ppm for Galvanostatic discharge-charge experiments and cyclic voltammetry Using homemade Swagelok-type cell, Celgard separator, and electrolyte for electrochemical testing Experience in Powder X-ray powder diffraction using a Rigaku diffractometer operating in the conventional Bragg-Brentano Experience in using a Hitachi S-4800 field-emission scanning electron microscope Show less

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  Boeing Defense, Space & Security

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Industrial Engineering Intern

  • Provided guidance and support to operational management by identifying opportunities to streamline processes using the Boeing Problem Solving Model • Supports the development of plant and equipment layouts, capacity plans, accident prevention measures, sequencing of operations and work flows• Optimized production flow by rearranging the manufacturing floor plan decreasing processing times and improving point of use efficiency by 22.22% in STA-01 U and 24.58% in STA-01 L• Prepared work-analysis reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and data collected• Execute time studies to provide process information, develop standards and to identify trends• Supports research, design, develop, improve, and implementation of processes and tools to enhance schedule performance, lower cost, and improve quality, for large scale systems integration and asset utilization Show less

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  LSU Industrial Assessment Center

  Oct 2022 - now

  Industrial Assessment Center Intern
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  Citi

  Jun 2023 - now

  PBWMT Summer Analyst Project Management Intern

  ● Analyzed project data and prepared regular status reports, highlighting key performance metrics and providing actionable insights to stakeholders● Assisted in the development and improvement of project management processes and templates enhancing team productivity and project delivery● Demonstrated instrumental involvement in the seamless execution of Voice of the Employee (VOE) initiatives● Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, enabling data-driven insights and proactive risk mitigation● Orchestrated and managed multiple projects simultaneously, effectively balancing timelines, resources, and budgets to deliver successful outcomes on schedule ● Conducted comprehensive project status reviews and reported project progress, milestones, and key metrics to senior management, enabling data-driven decision making● Implemented robust project plans and utilized project management tools to monitor progress, identify potential risks, and proactively address challenges resulting in a 15% reduction in project delays Show less