Experience

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  Asu biodesign institute

  Jun 2005 - Nov 2008

  Research technician

  Developed a compact fuel cell system for portable medical devices. Published discovery of alloy highly resistant to acid corrosion for aircraft fuel cell applications.● Publication: Gervasio, D., Kinder, J., Hoskins, N., Onyeabor, V., Taghavi, S., Pattekar, A. V., & Fleckner, K. (2006). “High-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (HT-PEMFCS) for portable power.” SAE Technical Papers. https://doi.org/10.4271/2006-01-3096

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  Stryker

  Aug 2007 - Nov 2008

  Quality assurance engineer

  ● Created processes for start-up division: shipping hold/release, inspection, and complaint product returns.● Reduced warranty return rate by 34% by developing software solutions with a vendor, exceeded compliance initiative goals by 33% by revamping manufacturing procedures, resolved the top complaint issue with laboratory testing, and redesigned a recalled product to resume its sale. ● Promoted from Quality Engineer

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  Angioscore, inc.

  Nov 2008 - Dec 2012

  Quality engineer

  ● Rewrote sterilization validation process, overhauled equipment calibration system, saved an annual $1M with statistical analysis, defended FDA and international audits, and created new quality system database.● Promoted from Associate Quality Engineer

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  Victorious ngo

  May 2012 - Jun 2018

  Performing artist, founder & owner

  Grew business from performing for free to earning $50–$325/hr within five years. Achieved career milestone of becoming actors’ union eligible within four years.● Film performer: Lead or supporting character in four films. TV commercial actor for Geico, GoDaddy, and RC Willey.● Live performer: Hired as live game show host for Home Depot, live broadcaster for T-Mobile, Italian opera singer, lead vocalist for band Spontaneous Respiration, and live model for Paul Mitchell.● Recognized for original works: Original poetry and music appeared in the film Spoken Word, screenwriting contribution appeared in award-winning film Still Standing, and original song performance selected for When In AZ compilation album.● Principal actor in the pilot television show JR Knows It All. Show less

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  Weji group

  Dec 2012 - Dec 2016

  R&d engineer, founder & owner

  Managed project resources, timelines, and budgets for R&D of various products requiring broad scientific expertise (chemistry, mechanics, electronics, optics, and aerodynamics). Interviewed, managed, and worked with interdisciplinary teams of programmers, chemists, engineers, and other technical experts. Highlights:● Presented to investors functional prototype that combines live data from the Lyft & Uber apps for a driver income optimizer app.● Performed optical photon capture analysis for transparent solar panels. Identified physics violation in TracePro software that prompted TracePro to release a software update. Show less

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  Pearson

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2022

  Science show host & scriptwriter

  ● Scriptwriter: Simplify scientific concepts for children. Write script and suggest visuals.● Host: Memorize script and explain concepts with clarity, creativity, and enthusiasm.

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  Eye comb editors

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2021

  Chief editor, founder & owner

  Created book editing firm, built team, and expanded services from line editing only to a “one-stop shop” providing all four levels of editing, video coaching, interior book layout, cover design, and book launch.● Launched (logo, website, Google listing, social media, and client stream) within two months.● Increased quarterly revenue by 72% within first four quarters via quality work and word-of-mouth.● Increased sales from $260/project to $8,165/project in three years.● Expanded personnel from just me to a team of 12 subcontractors I hired and managed. Show less

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  Tutor tori

  Apr 2022 - now

  Science show creator

  ● Launching a motherhood myth-buster science show for TV: www.tutortori.com● Manage a team of three to prepare for January launch according to the business plan developed at Cornell University.● Achieved 90,000 TikTok followers in eight months by writing, filming, hosting, and editing social media content.