Nikki Imanaka is a mechanical engineering candidate at the University of Idaho with a 3.9 GPA and expected graduation in May 2019. She has experience as an intern at the Canada France Hawaii Telescope designing equipment and at Castle Medical Center volunteering as a physical therapy assistant. Nikki is also a NCAA Division 1 springboard/platform diver for the University of Idaho swimming and diving team and holds several certifications including Dassault Systemes Certified Associate in Mechanical Design and American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid certifications.

1. Nikki Imanaka
45-336 Koa Kahiko St. Kaneohe, HI 96744 | (808)384-2658 | nikkiimanaka.chs@gmail.com
Education
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO – Mechanical Engineering Candidate
Minor: Pre-health Studies
GPA: 3.9
· Biomedical Engineering Club
· SWE
· Honor’s Program
· OMA Diversity Scholars Program
· Women’s Swimming & Diving Team
Expected Grad:
May 2019
Work Experience
CANADA FRANCE HAWAI’I TELESCOPE – Akamai Intern
· Design and fabricate Cassegrain Guide Camera mount and enclosure door
June 2017-Present
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO SWIM CENTER – Llifeguard June 2016-Present
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER – Volunteer PT Assistant
· Shadow Physical and Occupational Therapists
· Sanitize equipment and log hydrocollator temperatures
June-Aug 2015
KYA SUSTAINABILITY – Volunteer Intern
· Lead “think back- think ahead” meetings
· Research and present findings on LEED
· Collect data on food waste in the 1-mile radius area
June-Aug 2014
MARYKNOLL GRADE SCHOOL – After-school-care Leader
· Lead art activities
· Supervise students throughout the day and on field trips
June – Aug 2014
Volunteer Experience
MOSCOW MENTOR – Mentor “Bear Buddy”
· Build stable friendship through weekly hour-long meetings.
Oct 2015-Present
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO HONORS PROGRAM – Mentor
· Mentor two Honor students through their first year of college
Aug 2016-Present
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA – Big Sister
· Mentor elementary student
· Participate in character building activities
· Reflect on experiences through journal writing
2012-14
NCAA Division 1 Athlete
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING – Spring-board/Platform
Diver
· Scholarship athlete
· Devoted an average of 18 hours per week to conditioning, practicing, travel,
and competitions
· Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and time management
2014-Present
Certifications/Awards
DASSAULT SYSTEMES – Certified Associate-Mechanical Design (CSWA)
· License C-8GT6CLYWMM
AMERICAN RED CROSS –Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid
UI SWIM & DIVE – Most Valuable Diver Award
May 2017- Present
April 2016-18
2015