Samantha Brown

 samanthacbrown@gmail.com     | LinkedIn: /samanthacbrown

 

 

Clemson University student with dual majors in mechanical engineering and American sign language (ASL). Seeking a full time position in mechanical engineering to continue to grow as an engineer and apply current experience to help an organization achieve their mission.

 

EDUCATION

 

Clemson University - B.S. Mechanical Engineering, B.A. Modern Language: American Sign Language                                                                                   Enrolled: Fall 2021- Present Graduation Date - 05/2026                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 GPA 3.69  Clemson, South Carolina                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Dean’s List, President’s List

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Clemson University - Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for General Engineering Department                                                                                                            August 2022 - Present

Clemson, South Carolina

• Provide academic support and mentoring to freshman students majoring in General Engineering.

• Attend engineering lectures to assist students in class.

• Lead assigned office hours to assist students.

• Participate in training to receive College Reading and Learning Association tutoring certification.

​CDM Smith - Water Services Environmental Engineering Intern                                                                                                                                                                             May 2024 - August 2024 Manchester, New Hampshire

• Assisted a team of consulting engineers and GIS professionals on a variety of water service based projects in the fields of lead pipe removal, water treatment, wastewater treatment, and pump stations.

• Projects:

  • City of Delray Beach Nanofiltration System: Worked with vendors to obtain quotes for chemical storage tanks. Edited master specs for a deep well injection system. Organized and summarized raw water data for statistical analysis.

  • Aquarion Water Company Lead Pipe Removal: Verified the material of customers’ water service lines based on pictures submitted in a self-survey. Worked with customers to identify pipe material when unable to verify.

  • Laconia Sewer Line Record Drawings: Created record drawings, using AutoCAD, to show where changes were made to the sewer lines in the Northern Lakeport region of Laconia, New Hampshire.

​Clemson University - Area Desk Assistant

Clemson, South Carolina                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            May 2023 - May 2024

• Provided excellent customer service both in-person and on the phone to students, parents, and faculty members.

• Tracked hundreds of keys by performing room key audits for 6 residential communities across campus. 

• Issued and returned temporary keys as well as programmed electronic key fobs to provide access to residential spaces.

 

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

 

Magical Creatures of Hamakua - Animal Caretaker and Property Maintenance Volunteer                                                                                                                  October 2020 - April 2021

Laupahoehoe, HI

• Cleaned and fed 92 animals including goats, sheep, pigs, cows, cats, dogs, and chickens

• Helped care for special needs animals including assisting with wheelchairs, wrapping injuries, dietary restrictions, bottle feeding, changing diapers, and overnight babysitting

• Lead a team of volunteers in constructing a play structure

• Learned about animal health and welfare and applying that knowledge to guide and educate public and private sanctuary tours

• Worked with vendors to procure thousands of pounds of feed, food scraps, and supplies weekly

 

ACTIVITIES

 

American Sign Language Club - Member                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  January 2023 - Present 

• Involved in an organization based in learning American sign language through immersion in the language and deaf culture 

Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society - Member                                                                                                                                                                                                              November 2023 - Present 

• Involved in a professional fraternity that celebrates leadership in academics, athletics, community service, communications, art

Grand Challenge Scholars - Member                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         January 2022 - May 2024

• Support an organization passionate about the funding and research of the National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges

• Complete basic competencies including interdisciplinary academics, entrepreneurship, research, community service, and multicultural awareness supporting individual specialty of developing carbon sequestration methods before graduation

• Design-a-thon: Annual design competition run by the Grand Challenge Scholars to develop an innovative product idea and pitch video to improve upon the provided theme. Example themes include: The Future of Food and The Future of the Supply Chain

 

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

 

• Entry level in 2D AutoCAD. Experienced in MATLAB, and Excel. Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA). 

 

References Available Upon Request