Emily Anderson is a student at the University of Central Florida studying aerospace engineering, expected to graduate in May 2017. She has relevant coursework and skills in aerodynamics, orbital mechanics, space systems concepts, Adobe CS5, Microsoft Office, rocket design, and tools. Her engineering projects include leading a team to create a hybrid rocket, designing a boat for a race, and coding a Mars rover. She has honors and professional experience in leadership roles at Disney, hotels, and restaurants.
1. Education Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering
University of Central Florida; Orlando, FL
Expected Graduation: May 2017
Related Coursework: High Speed Aerodynamics, Orbital Mechanics, Space Systems Concepts
Skills Adobe CS5 Pro Certified
Intermediate knowledge in: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Photoshop
Basic knowledge in: OpenRocket, rocket design, hybrid propulsion systems, hand tools, and power
tools
Engineering
Projects
NASA Team Lead Aug 16 - Present
FSGC Hybrid Motor High Powered Rocket Competition
Working in a team of 5 to create a hybrid fueled rocket and get as close to 2000 ft as possible
Attempting to implement an air brake system
Ground testing a throttle system post launch
Main Designer Jan 13 – May 13
The Great Orange Naval Race
Worked in a team of 4 to create a boat that carried an orange around UCF’s reflection pond
Mars Rover Competition Aug 12 – Dec 12
Worked in a team of 6 people to create a self-propelled rover using a pulley system
BOE-Bot Aug 12 – Dec 12
Coded using PBASIC
Honors Florida Academic Scholars Award
Achieve Your Dreams Scholarship
Professional
Experience
Disney Jun 14 – Dec 15
Stands West Magic Kingdom
Worked several positions each day, including running the cash register, taking orders, filling orders,
cleaning, stocking, greeting, prep, and crowd control
Maintained Disney show
Upheld Disney’s standard of high quality customer service
Doubletree by Hilton at SeaWorld Jun 13 – Aug 14
Recreation assistant/ Hideaway Cove Manager
Worked in a team of 4 to run the kids club, pool parties, and events for the children staying at the
hotel
Kept track of daily sales
Stepped into the manager position when the spot opened
Firehouse Subs Jun 11 – Jun 12
Team member
Leadership Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity Regionals Chair- Worked in a team of 5 to plan an 8
hour conference for 125 guests
Captain - Cypress Bay High School Volleyball 4 years
Social Chair - Theta Tau Xi Pledge Class; organized and planned events
Community Service Co-Chair- Theta Tau; organized and found volunteers for events
Community
Service
Community Service Co-Chair: Lockheed Day of Caring, beach clean ups, Epic Sports, FLL Robotics
Camp Cypress: Counselor 2 years
Relay for Life: 6 years participation
Emily Anderson
1263 Montheath Circle, Ocoee, FL 34761 • (954) 397-9111 • EmilyAnderson@knights.ucf.edu