Resume

Amanda.Emily.Manko

112 West Oakland Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43201 | manko.10@osu.edu | (412) 735-2040

 

EDUCATION

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH                          Expected Graduation: December 2018

B.S. Biological Engineering

 

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Senior Capstone Design – AgrAbility Skid Loader Assistive Technology, August 2017 – Present

  • Designed and prototyped an accessibility device to enter a skid loader from a wheelchair
  • Strengthened problem solving skills by using research and industry connections to select materials and mechanical systems to use within a prototype
  • Project abstract selected for a podium presentation at the National Training Workshop Conference, March 2018 and ASABE International Meeting, July 2018

 

STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE

Engineering and Culture in India, May, 2016

  • Adapted in a drastically different environment and embraced cultural changes
  • Learned key communication and problem solving skills to navigate through new cities
  • Shared ideas with engineering students from Malaviya National Institute of Technology in Jaipur
  • Gained knowledge and experience with the design and production of the prosthetic Jaipur foot

 

COMPUTER AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • MATLAB
  • Solid Edge and SolidWorks including orthographic, 3-dimensional, and dimensioned drawings
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology with lab

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

The Fuld Institute for Evidence-based Practice, Columbus, Ohio

Administrative Assistant, July 2017 – Present

  • Provided detailed research reports while gaining skills in communication problem solving
  • Gained knowledge about implementing evidence-based practice within a medical setting to optimize physician performance and patient satisfaction

Bob Evans, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

Server, January 2012 – January 2016

  • Acquired extensive teamwork and multi-tasking skills within many aspects of the restaurant
  • Provided quality, hospitable customer service in a fast-paced environment

 

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Animal Lifeline, Ride to Rescue, July 2017-Present

  • Assists in the fundraising and strategic planning for rescue missions into abuse, overcrowding, and natural disaster situations for animals within 24 hours of euthanasia

Barefoot College, Tilonia, India

  • Contributed to a women’s empowerment solar electricity program that provides engineering education to women from underdeveloped countries and teaches them to electrify their villages