1. Kaitlyn R. Olson
135 NE 5th St, Cohasset, MN 55721 | (218) 360-3289 | kaitlyn.olson@ire.mnscu.edu
Education
B.S. IN ENGINEERING, EMPHASIS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING MAY 2017 (EXPECTED)
- Minnesota State University, Mankato – Iron Range Engineering | Virginia, MN
- 32 technical competencies and 3 major designs
- GPA: 3.86
- Community Volunteer Work: 50-100 hours
SVENDBORG ERHVERSSKOLE | DENMARK STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM MARCH-MAY 2016
- Gained international experience and studied under Danish instructors
- Completed a project while working with students in the United States at Iron Range Engineering
A.S. IN ENGINEERING MAY 2015
- Itasca Community College | Grand Rapids, MN
- Statics, Dynamics, Calculus 1, 2, 3, and Differential Equations, Physics 1 and 2, Chemistry 1 and 2
- GPA: 3.2
- Community Volunteer Work: 50+ hours
Engineering Experience
PERSONAL TRANSFER DEVICE FALL 2016
- Designed and manufactured a transfer device for a client requiring a wheelchair for mobility
- Increased leadership skills by taking on the role as Project Manager
HEAT EXCHANGER PROJECT TEAM SPRING 2016
- Designed and manufactured a heat exchanger prototype
- Greatly increased professional skills, including time management, by communicating with students in a different
country and time zone in collaboration on completing a project
- Applied Biomedical Engineering aspects to the heat exchanger by deep research in biomedical fields and making
connections to mechanical aspects
HAPTIC ROBOT PROJECT TEAM FALL 2015
- Biomedical lead on designing and manufacturing a robotic hand
- Designed and manufactured a human interactive device to work in coordination with the robotic hand
- Gained modern tool skills by utilizing 3D printers and laser cutters
INTERN | CUSTOM MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MAY 2014 – AUGUST 2014
- Gained hands-on experience by restructuring electric wheelchairs and assembling manual wheelchairs
- Developed stronger organization skills by streamlining data management
- Developed stronger interpersonal and communication skills

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Personal Values
SAFETY
- Keep safety in the forefront of my mind while working with customers and team members
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Building relationships by reaching out to the community to help others achieve
FAMILY
- The support and encouragement of my family has gotten me to where I am today
Professional Organizations
SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS – MEMBER SINCE 2014
- Region H Conference 2015 – South Bend, Indiana
- National Conference 2015 – Nashville, Tennessee
- Region H Conference 2016 – Platteville, Wisconsin
- National Conference 2016 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania