Kelli Ross

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About me
Associate Industrial Engineer at Walt Disney World
Education
- The Ohio State University
  2019 - 2024
  Bachelor of Science - BS Industrial and Systems Engineering
  Activities and Societies: Society of Women Engineers, Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
- Middletown High School
  2015 - 2019
  High School Diploma
Experience
- Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
  Apr 2017 - Apr 2020
  - Location Supervisor, Operations
    Apr 2019 - Apr 2020
  - Operations Trainer
    Aug 2018 - Apr 2019
  - Operations Associate
    Apr 2017 - Aug 2018
- Battelle
  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
  CCDS Decontamination Technician (Site Safety and Health Officer)
  Guided team of Critical Care Decontamination Systems technicians sterilizing previously worn PPE for medical facilities during pandemic, ensured site safety practices were followed and equipment was maintained.Delegated responsibilities, oversaw and participated in operations, trained technicians in high level roles.
- The Ohio State University
  Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
  Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
  Aided in instruction of Fundamentals of Engineering course of over 70 students in the College of Engineering. Collaborated with instructional team to facilitate teamwork, provide a basis for technical communication, and introduce programming concepts in MATLAB and Excel
- DePuy Synthes Companies
  Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
  Lean Manufacturing Engineering Co-op
  Lean Green Belt RecipientExecuted cost-savings and problem-solving initiatives in joint reconstruction production to mitigate impact of data recording criteria; aligned resources across teams to increase output in high-producing and fast-paced product lines.Performed extensive time observations in development of short-, medium-, and long-term production plans.Acted as Directly Responsible Individual in continuation of project sharing and business continuity platform.
- The Ohio State University College of Engineering
  Jan 2022 - May 2023
  Lead Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
  Taught fundamentals of economics as it relates to engineering decisions utilizing Microsoft Excel and real-world examples from industry partners.
- Walt Disney World
  May 2022 - Aug 2022
  Industrial Engineering Intern - Sales & Contact Centers
  Led deep-dive analysis of internal transportation operation to highlight efficiency opportunities and created labor model to determine necessary headcount for intended response levels through data analysis and study.Created technical tools to enhance data analysis capabilities including PowerApps applications for data collection and Tableau dashboards demonstrating trends within contact centers.
- Walt Disney World
  May 2023 - Aug 2023
  Industrial Engineering Intern - Magic Kingdom Park
  Served as internal consultant to evaluate throughput impact of proposed procedural changes, identify efficiency opportunities, and develop proposals to improve individual attraction performance across five attractionsCoordinated labor reallocation initiative to optimize attraction opening procedures to enable a 22% reduction in process completion time, achieve 5 hours of daily labor savings, and mitigate delayed openings
- Walt Disney World
  Jul 2024 - now
  Associate Industrial Engineer
Licenses & Certifications
- Lean Green Belt Certification
  Johnson & Johnson
  Dec 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Kelli Ross
  Outstanding Collegiate Member Society of Women Engineers Oct 2023 The Outstanding Collegiate Member Award is the highest honor provided to collegiate members by SWE. In presenting the award, the Awards and Recognition Committee shared that this award was presented "for stellar leadership that blends strategic thinking with initiative and follow-through; and for deep commitment to SWE and expanding its mission of inclusivity to underrepresented groups in STEM." Globally, ten awards are presented annually to SWE collegiate members with SWE collegiate… Show more The Outstanding Collegiate Member Award is the highest honor provided to collegiate members by SWE. In presenting the award, the Awards and Recognition Committee shared that this award was presented "for stellar leadership that blends strategic thinking with initiative and follow-through; and for deep commitment to SWE and expanding its mission of inclusivity to underrepresented groups in STEM." Globally, ten awards are presented annually to SWE collegiate members with SWE collegiate involvement who has made an outstanding contribution to SWE, other engineering organizations, and their community and campus. Show less
- Awarded to Kelli Ross
  Belonging & Social Change Engagement in Programming Center for Belonging and Social Change Apr 2023 Awarded for a conference session entitled "Making a Seat at the Table: Prioritizing DEI&B In Industry," the Belonging & Social Change Engagement in Programming award recognizes an outstanding program promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.In the program receiving the award, we explored how to evaluate companies based on DEI&B initiatives and an individual’s personal values. Specifically, we emphasized anti-discrimination laws, internal DEI&B reports, and other resources… Show more Awarded for a conference session entitled "Making a Seat at the Table: Prioritizing DEI&B In Industry," the Belonging & Social Change Engagement in Programming award recognizes an outstanding program promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.In the program receiving the award, we explored how to evaluate companies based on DEI&B initiatives and an individual’s personal values. Specifically, we emphasized anti-discrimination laws, internal DEI&B reports, and other resources such as the Human Rights Campaign Index and Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index. Understanding this information gives attendees the capability to protect themselves from discrimination in the workplace, make informed career decisions, and give them the tools to leverage their power regarding DEI&B initiatives. Show less
- Awarded to Kelli Ross
  Eldis O. Reed Scholarship Society of Women Engineers at The Ohio State University Apr 2023 Selected by the organization's faculty advisor, awarded to a promising leader in the organization that exemplifies the mission, vision, and values of the organization. This is Ohio State SWE's highest honor, awarding only one winner annually.
- Awarded to Kelli Ross
  WE Local Guiding Star Award Society of Women Engineers Mar 2023 Recognized as a collegiate SWE member that has made an outstanding contribution to SWE, the engineering community, and the campus community. Globally, fifteen awards are granted annually.
- Awarded to Kelli Ross
  WE Local Rising Star Award Society of Women Engineers Jan 2021 Recognized as a collegiate SWE member with strong leadership potential and significant contributions to the engineering community early in career.