Jennifer Verdelus

Experience

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  University of Miami

  Jan 2019 - May 2022

  • Assisted on 3 projects that focused on the restoration of movement in spinal cord injury patients• Utilized PCR & IHC protocols to analyze the effects of electrodes on rat brains• Collected & analyzed data from experiments• Helped design, refine, & implement protocols needed for new experiments• Created macro programming algorithms through FIJI (ImageJ) & MATLAB to process data more efficiently • Compiled results from experiments into PRISM to be examined for significant statistical results Show less • Directly supported, developed, and maintained relationships with over 200 upperclassmen students while serving as a role model• Effectively communicated & enforced HRL policies to residents• Responded to, reported, & documented crises to appropriate officials• Managed a budget of $1000 for area-wide events that promoted themes of care, connect, explore, & thrive• Promoted community, diversity, inclusion, & life skills through programming events • Served on the RA/CA council to provide feedback on operation efficiency Show less

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2021 - May 2022

  • Resident/Community Assistant

    Jan 2019 - May 2022
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  The Home Team

  Jan 2020 - May 2020

  STEM Robotics & Coding Instructor

  • Familiarized over 20 students to the programming of Lego Mindstorms • Directed a series of 10 educational lessons based on digital logic, physics, material sciences, & critical thinking• Clarified big concepts by linking them to topics students could relate to • Mentored & created a safe space for children ages 8-14• Maintained motivation in students through activities & individual talks• Broke down big concepts by linking them to topics students could relate to • Created a safe space for all children ages 8-14, regardless of age, race, gender, or orientation Show less

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  Abbott

  Jul 2022 - Jul 2023

  Manufacturing Quality Engineer

  •Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements, resulting in a reduction in defect rate and an increase in productivity.•Supported quality audits to ensure compliance with FDA regulations and Abbott Laboratories' quality systems requirements.•Participated in the design and execution of process validation protocols to ensure that products met all quality and performance specifications.•Analyzed manufacturing data and created reports to identify areas for improvement in product quality and manufacturing efficiency.•Provided training to manufacturing personnel on quality control procedures and quality system requirements. Show less

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  Florida Power & Light

  Aug 2023 - now

  Electrical Project Engineer

  Designed over 400 construction man-hours of 13kv and 23kv overhead and underground projects for commercial and residential customersPromoted safety consciousness and adherence to OSHA and Company safety requirements.Collaborated with crews & engineering team to ensure projects are fulfilling customer needs.Managed and led over 50 short and long-term projects, ensuring customer’s needs were met.Performed job site walkthroughs to analyze potential construction safety risks and innovated solutions to troubleshoot.Utilized Six Sigma and Lean principles to create job guides and training tools to assist future engineers and promote process consistency. Show less