Kelsey J. Sahinen-Pedroso graduated from the University of Rochester with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an ASL minor in 2015. She has work experience as an Inside Sales Engineer at Arnold Magnetic Technologies and has held various roles such as an undergraduate teaching assistant, research assistant, tutor, and communications manager at the University of Rochester. She is fluent in ASL and proficient in Spanish. She has experience with software such as Creo, SolidWorks, Matlab, and has completed coursework in various engineering fields.

1. Kelsey J. Sahinen-Pedroso
Home: 134A Brebeuf Dr, Penfield, NY c: 305.924.1218 e: kjspedroso@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Design and Architecture Senior High
Graduated June 2011 in Miami, FL
Magna Cum Laude
University of Rochester
BS in Mechanical Engineering (ME) and
American Sign Language (ASL) Minor
Graduated May 2015
GPA 3.0
WORK EXPERIENCE
Arnold Magnetic Technologies, June 2015-January 2016, Inside Sales Engineer—Began and
maintained customer relationships selling magnets and magnetic assemblies, provided rudimentary
engineering support, worked with project engineers to quote and implement designs of magnets and
magnetic assemblies, and worked daily using ERP and CRMsystems
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, January 2014—May 2015, ME at the University of
Rochester—Advised students on analysis and design of experiments to test fluid properties
Undergraduate Research Assistant, June 2014—May 2015, ME at the University of Rochester—
Designed and conducted experiments to simulate ocean currents/convection and analyzed data using C
and Matlab
Undergraduate Physics Tutor, February 2014—June 2014, Hajim School of Engineering,
University of Rochester—Tutored undergraduate students in math and physics
Undergraduate Communications Manager, October 2013—February 2014, University of
Rochester, Rochester, NY—Responsible for advertising Hajim School events through the use of
Photoshop and other Adobe Software in the form of flyers, Facebook updates, Hajim School
Undergraduate website updates, and various other social media
Barista, August 2011—April 2015, Pura Vida Coffee, Rochester, NY—Responsible for building satisfied
customer relationships, opening and closing store, training new employees, and keeping detailed
records of monetary transactions through each work shift
ACHIEVEMENTS/EXTRACURRICULAR/VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rochester 2015-present; volunteer Big Sister for underprivileged
youth, working as a role model and leader to demonstrate female potential
 Business Manager of UR Mini Baja SAE 2013-2014: Responsible for purchasing all supplies
required to complete the SAE Baja vehicle, budget and club finances; liaison between sponsors/club
to assist in funding events such as competitions
 Secretary of ASL Club 2013-2014: Coordinated meetings and kept record of member
involvement in club activities
 Designer for the Society of Crocheting and Knitting Students 2013-2015: Coordinated
fundraisers and merchandise to be sold at fundraisers
 Recipient of the Mary Ellen Locher Foundation Scholarship 2013-2014; Recipient of the Prince
Street Scholarship 2011-2015; Recipient of Rochester National Grant 2011-2015
NON-WORK EXPERIENCE/CLASS EXPERIENCE
 Commissioned by Carestream, Inc. to redesign atomizer wheel used in the process of creating
radiography equipment so as to decrease corrosion and abrasion and lengthen product lifetime 2015
 Experimentation in non-Newtonian fluids and how they can be used for their shock absorbent
properties 2014; Experimentation in non-Newtonian fluid yield stress and ultimate stress; Stress-
strain experiments; Formation of ferrite and pearlite and study of hydrogen embrittlement of steel
 Assisted professor in designing dental implant mount requested by the Rochester Dental Center
2013
 Attended class on communication and developing good communication habits
SPECIAL SKILLS
 Basic knowledge of welding and soldering

2.  Fluent in American Sign Language, proficient in written/spoken Spanish
 Proficient with Microsoft Office, Creo, SolidWorks, LabView, Matlab, research databases,
Photoshop, NX, ERP and CRM systems
 Familiar with Python, Dreamweaver, Flash, Adobe Suite, Nastran, Patran
 Completed coursework: ASL, Calculus, Linear Algebra/Differential Equations, Physics, Writing,
Computer Science, Static, Dynamic, and Solid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat and Power, Intro
to CAD Drawing: Creo, Materials Science, Fluid Dynamics, Fluids Lab, Solids and Materials Lab,
Mechanical Design, Heat Transfer, Circuits