1. Nadya Ally
Nadyaally1990@gmail.com
865.247.2711
Education
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville August 2009 - July 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Spanish Minor
Business Minor
“Keep the Dream Alive” Book Scholarship, August 2009 - July 2013
Race Relations Scholarship, HOPE Scholarship
Cultural Experiences Abroad Study Abroad Program Summer 2012
Centro de Lenguas Modernas in Granada, Spain
Spanish language and Spanish business
Experience
Oak Ridge National Laboratory September 2013 - Present
Applied Human Factors Technical Assistant
NASA Plutonium (Pu-238) Project for deep space missions
Currently assisting on a NASA-sponsored project for DOE dealing with the production of
Pu-238 fuel pellets for deep space missions.
Assisting with the design and construction of a gamma measurement sensor for detecting Neptunium
(Np) pellets (patent-pending).
Assisting with the design and construction of automated handling equipment for housing and tracking
Np pellets.
Assisting with the design and construction of automated metrology equipment to measure the mass,
length, and diameter of Np pellets before entering the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) for transmutation.
Creating technical writing documentation for instructions on operating, troubleshooting, and
replacing components related to automated equipment exclusively designed for the NASA project.
Carbon Fiber Project September 2013-September 2014
Assisted on a Work for Others (WFO) project for DOE dealing with real-time measurements of
carbon fiber production during the oxidation process geared to aid the automotive industry.
Assisted with the design and construction of a prototype measurement sensor using spectroscopy as a means
of collecting in-situ data on line conditions for process control and waste reduction during the
oxidation process (patent-pending).
Aided in inventory management related to carbon fiber production and shipping to offsite locations for
third party testing and research.
Chipotle Mexican Grille August 2012-June 2013
Front of the line worker
Dealt with large transactions
Interacted with customers to provide quality customer service and satisfaction
Prepared and served food
Psychology Department Research Assistant at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Research Assistant for Sarah Mauk (PhD student) August 2011 - May 2013
Collected behavioral data on patients at Cornerstone inpatient rehabilitation center.
Surveyed patients regarding their treatment and relationship with counselors.
Researched shame, guilt, and secret-keeping, and how it affects the outcome of patients’ treatment.
Supervised research trainee for Dr. Todd Moore August 2012 - August 2013
Received training in suicide awareness and prevention.
Volunteered for CONTACT Helpline, a regional suicide awareness and prevention hotline.
Answered phone calls from anonymous callers struggling with suicidal thoughts and mental
and physical illnesses.
Kept computerized and written documentation on all call logs.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Biological and Environmental Sciences Division Intern Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Assembled data on switch grass as a potential biofuel feedstock. May 2008 - August 2011
Participated in a poster session illustrating data collected on switch grass production in the US. (4 consecutive summers)
Consolidated information on societal implications of biofuel feedstock.
Consolidated information related to residential retrofits for energy conservation.

2. Researched how human behavior shapes the environment.
Researched decision-making and behavior markets for energy conservation in multi-family residential units.
Activities
Sigma Sigma Rho Sorority, Incorporated July 2010 - Present
President July 2010 - December 2012
Managed executive board and general board positions and conducted weekly meetings
Attended biweekly meetings with other Greek presidents, advisors, and occasionally the
University Chancellor
Helped manage and budget funds
Helped organize domestic violence awareness events on campus
President of the Year August 2012
Award given to one President each year by the Sigma Sigma Rho National Board for her
outstanding achievements as a leader within her sorority and on her university’s campus
Members must be nominated for this award
Sister Spotlight August 2011
Award given to one member each year by the Sigma Sigma Rho National Board for her
dedication to philanthropy, academics, and leadership
Indian American Association August 2009 - May 2013
Member
Participated in 3 dance competitions at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and East
Tennessee State University to promote cultural diversity and celebrate Holi, the Festival
of color
Attended biweekly meetings and participated in monthly fundraising and community service events
Treasurer August 2011 - May 2012
Managed and budgeted funds
Organized fundraising events to raise money for cancer research, adopting animals for families in
southeast Asia, Salvation Army, and the Red Cross
Philanthropy Chair August 2012 - May 2013
Organized community service events and volunteered at places such as the Boys and Girls Clubs,
Ijams Nature Center, the Ronald McDonald House, and the Children’s Hospital
Girls Scouts of America August 1998 – August 2009
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Award Recipient
Received the highest honor a Girl Scout can receive (Gold Award), which only 5.4% of members
successfully earn
Organized a fundraiser to raise money to purchase eco-friendly household products and then went into
50 homes to teach residents about the environmental risks and hazards associated with using dangerous
household cleaning products. Changed all the lightbulbs in these 50 homes from incandescent bulbs to
energy-saving fluorescent bulbs and installed water-saving shower nozzles in their bathrooms. All of the
cleaning products, lightbulbs, and shower nozzles were given to the residents for free.
Set up a booth at a Girl Scout expo to educate younger Girl Scouts and members of the community how to reduce,
reuse, and recycle, and about the financial benefits of making eco-friendly choices.
Skills and Interests
Skills and training Proficiency Level
Microsoft Offices (Word, Excel, Power Point) Advanced
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Google Sketchup Intermediate
Technical and creative writing Advanced
Spanish speaking, writing, and reading Advanced
Qualified Electrical Worker Level II
Radiological Worker Permit Level II
Interests
Team building
Traveling
Reading
Writing
Music