1. Roseann Tortola
Permanent Address: 10 Sheffield Road, Natick MA 01760
Phone: (508)-314-3054 Email: rtortola@umass.edu
Summary
Highly motivated Civil Engineering graduate with strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA
 Bachelors of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering, GPA: 2.92 May 2016
 BSCES Bertram Berger Memorial Scholarship Recipient 2015
 Robert Barker Brack Scholarship for Civil & Environmental Engineering Recipient 2015
 OSHA-10 Hour Certified 2016
Relevant Courses
Fluid Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Transportation Systems, Soil Mechanics, Geology, Environmental & Water
Resources, Highway Location & Geometric Design, Steel Design, Public Transportation, and GIS for Engineers
Engineering Experience
Engineering Intern at Dedham Department of Public Works Summer 2015
 Used GIS to locate and inspect 200 drainage outfalls, and completed Outfall Reconnaissance Inventories
 Used GIS to locate and inspect over 25 survey monuments
 Supervised construction sites for sewer installations, and roadway construction
ASCE Student Chapter President Fall 2014-Fall 2015
 Plan and lead biweekly meetings to address design team competitions, finances, fundraising, and community
service opportunities
 Increased attendance at chapter meetings by more than 20%
Traffic Collection Technician at Innovative Data Fall 2014-Present
 Use a countboard to observe vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic
Other Experience
Synchro Transportation Design Project Fall 2014
 Worked with a team of 5 people to evaluate and analyze the transportation system on campus
 Observed and recorded traffic volumes, lane configurations, and signal timing for multiple intersections
 Developed a Synchro model showing the current transportation system, as well as two possible alternatives
Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum Service Project Fall 2015
 Used AutoCAD to plan the location and curvature of two new trolley tracks
 Followed site plans to align new tracks with existing tracks and new trolley car housing facility
Campus Pedestrian Evaluation Project Fall 2014
 Worked with three students to evaluate the effectiveness of the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)
 Collected data to compare a standard crosswalk to the crosswalk with the RRFB
Surveying Spring 2013
 Surveyed various areas on campus using a total station, and a surveyor’s level
Sustainable Office Building Design Project Fall 2012
 Worked with three students to design a sustainable office building using basic structural, geotechnical, and
environmental components
 Designed parking lot and building floor plans using AutoCAD 2013, and collected data to retime traffic
signals during peak hours
 Wrote a technical report with the final design of the project and presented the results to 30 peers and faculty
Skills and Certifications
GIS, AutoCAD, Synchro, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Affiliations
ASCE, BSCES, SWE, ITE, AISC, Steel Bridge Team, Concrete Canoe Team, Seismic Design Team