1. Heather Thompson
986 Windsor Drive  Mineral Wells, WV  304-481-6788  hmt1993@vt.edu
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University – Blacksburg, VA
Bachelor of Science in Ocean and Aerospace Engineering, May 2016
Minors: Mathematics and Naval Engineering
• Overall GPA: 2.93 • Dean’s List – Fall 2013, Summer 2014 • Class Level: Senior
Relevant Coursework:
Principles of Economics, Computational Methods, Introduction to Ocean Engineering, Engineering Problem Solving:
C++, Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Deformable Bodies, Materials for Aero & Ocean Engineering, Introduction to
Differential Equations, Thin-Walled Structures, Operational Methods, Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, Aircraft
Performance, Naval Architecture, Ocean Structures, Statistics for Engineering, Naval Engineering, Aero-Hydrodynamics,
Astromechanics, Marine Engineering, Ocean Wave Mechanics, Compressible Aerodynamics, AOE Experimental Method
Aerospace Engineering Experience
Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars, NASA, Hampton, Virginia
-Mechanical Design, Mechanical Systems Branch Summer 2014
 Collaborated with another interns to design a Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator to be used
on an Antares Second Stage Rocket using aerodynamics knowledge and Pro-Engineering CAD software
 Presented ideas and models to branch managers; took their considers and applied them to the design in
order to improve the concept
 Reported final 3-D design to mentors and branch heads in order to get an idea as to whether the design was
a plausible project for future work
Ocean Engineering Experience Fall 2014 - Present
Trimaran Ship Hull Design Research – Dr. Alan Brown
 Designing a trimaran ship using Rhino Orca3D
 Expanded design from Rhino Orca3D into Maestro adding decks, sides, and deckhouse
 Using the finalized model to add weights, various design conditions, finite analysis, and optimization
Skills
Computer: MATLAB, C++, Mathematica, Labview, AutoCAD, Pro-Engineering, Rhino Orca 3D,
MAESTRO, Model Center, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Other: Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver, Nitrox Certified, Rescue Diver Certified, Music (Vocal)
Leadership / Involvement
Scuba Club Spring 2013 – Present
-Vice President, Secretary
 Note keeping for weekly club meetings
 Organizing functions and weekly newsletters
 Increasing membership through advertisements, events, and word of mouth
 Assist President of club when necessary
 Team leader for Big Event and Relay for Life
Helping Animals Learn to Trust Fall 2012 - Present
 Animal shelter clean up and dog walking
 Fundraising activities for local animal shelters
Human Powered Submarine Spring 2013
 Submarine structure building and construction
 Submarine testing
Work Experience
Taco Bell – Mineral Wells, WV
Managers Assistant, Team Trainer, Cashier, Crew Member July 2009 – January 2014
 Enhanced customer service, communications, teamwork, cash depositing, leadership, reliability, punctuality
Deet’s Place – Blacksburg, VA
Administrative Student Manager, Cashier, Crew Member December 2013 – Present
 Customer service, employee interview, hiring, promotions, teamwork, leadership, time management,
dependability, hardworking, punctuality, organization
Au Pair – Milan, Italy Summer 2015
 Flexibility, patience, communication, adaptable