Ashley Smith is seeking a position in aerospace or mechanical engineering. She has a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from WPI with a 3.33 GPA and minor in psychology. Her projects include designing micro aerial vehicles for a competition and conducting an aircraft design capstone project involving aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, stability and control analyses. She has internship experience at UTC and has held leadership roles in NSBE, including chapter president.

1. ASHLEY A. SMITH
45 Lantern Lane, Randolph, MA 02368 * (781) 961-0855 (H) * (617) 372-2675 (C) * aasmith@wpi.edu
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full- time position in a field relevant to Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
EDUCATION
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2016
BSc Aerospace Engineering (Minor in Psychology) GPA: 3.33/4.00
SKILLS
Cambridge International Diploma in IT Skills (Microsoft Certification), C Programming, MATLAB, MATLAB Simulink
PROJECTS
Micro Aerial Vehicle Design for AIAA Design Build Fly Competition, WPI, Worcester, MA Aug 2015-May 2016
- Designing, fabricating, and demonstrating the flight capabilities of two unmanned, electric powered, radio controlled
aircrafts, which can best meet the specified mission profiles of the contest.
Aircraft Design Capstone Project, WPI, Worcester, MA Jan 2016-Mar 2016
- Conducted the conceptual design of an aircraft to meet multiple specifications and realistic constraints.
- Completed detailed design analyses in the areas of Aerodynamics, Structures and Materials, Propulsion, Stability and
Control, and Flight Mechanics and Maneuvers.
Understanding Motivations of Tourists, Museum Victoria, Melbourne, Australia Jan 2015-May 2015
- Member of an interdisciplinary team tasked with creating a marketing plan for the tourist audience.
- Analyzed the visitors to the Melbourne Museum and Immigration Museum then made recommendations for marketing
initiatives to the Marketing and Communications team.
Design of an Airfoil, Aerodynamics, WPI, Worcester, MA Jan 2015-March 2015
- Determined lift coefficients on a NACA 4412 airfoil using pressure distribution data and angles of attack.
- Created a 2D airfoil profile in simulation software XFLR based on given specifications.
- Conducted wind tunnel measurements and created documentation.
Engineering Intern, United Technologies Corporation Building and Industrial Systems, Bloomfield, CT June 2015-Aug 2015
- Served on the Modernization and International Sales Departments at the Otis Service Center.
- Assisted the Field Engineering Department of OSC with projects in wiring and simulation testing/ troubleshooting.
Student Ambassador/Worker, WPI Office of the President, Worcester, MA Aug 2014-Mar 2015
- Accompanied and assisted the President and office staff with event planning and organization.
Summer School Teacher, MRC Learning Centre, Kingston, Jamaica July 2013, June 2012-July 2012
- Taught Mathematics, Physics and Biology to Grade 9 students.
Tutor, MRC Learning Centre, Kingston, Jamaica Sept 2011-May 2012
- Prepared students in Grades 9-12 for proficiency exams.
Volunteer Tutor, MRC Learning Centre, Kingston, Jamaica Sept 2009-Apr 2010
- Worked after school for four hours per week to help tutor Grade 10 mathematics students.
LEADERSHIP
National Society of Black Engineers
- Region 1 Spring Regional Conference Planning Chair Nov 2015- May 2016
- WPI Chapter President Emeritus July 2015-May 2016
- Regional Leadership Conference Communications Coordinator July 2015- Aug 2015
- WPI Chapter President July 2014-May 2015
- WPI Chapter Secretary July 2013-May 2014
ACCOLADES
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute Marshall/Chavez Award (Academic)
- WPI Dean’s List, Spring Semester 2015
EXPERIENCE