1. 4071 S. Cedar Ave, Yuma, AZ 85365 337-4998086 vickymbellow@gmail.com
VictoriaMartinez Bellow
Qualifications Experienced Bilingual translator - Able to translate from Spanish to English and
English to Spanish
Great communicatorwith adaptation skills - Capable of learning concepts and
creating new ideas in a fast paced market
Analytical Problem Solver - Mature decision-maker with ability to organize, evaluate
options/alternatives, and negotiate win-win solutions
Competent and focused - Professional demeanor and levelheaded thinker, dedicated
to meeting or exceeding organizational goals and objectives
Education June 2010 – May 2012 McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA
Master of Engineering
Overall GPA: 3.33 - 36 hours earned ▪ Graduation date: May 2012
2006 – May 2010 McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited program of
study
Overall GPA: 3.36 - 159 hours earned ▪ Graduation date: May 2010
Experience September 2012- Present Arizona Western College (AWC) Yuma, AZ
Professor of Engineering/Mathematics – STEM (Futures) Grant
Taught undergraduate courses in Engineering and Mathematics
Collaborated with STEM (Futures) Grant (Department of Education, $6 million) as a
faculty member and the University of Arizona to support /develop 4 year Systems
Engineering program in Yuma
Collaborated with Architects and Grant members in the design and layout of new
phases of the Engineering and Technology Building
Developed new ways to perform hands-on experience for the students by contacting
local firms and creating internships
Project Lead of engineering program assessment plan, which involves program and
student outcomes that map through other Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and
Technology classes.
College Representative of the Professional Development Committee to help provide
workshops on different STEM fields that will benefit faculty/staff
Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) – METS STEP NSF Grant (4th and 5th year, $94,000)
– Collaboration with ASU’s METS (Motivated Engineering Transfer Students) Center
WEST (Western Engineering Science and Technology) Club Advisor
August – September 2012 Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ
Supplemental Instructor (SI) - STEM (Futures)
Peer-assisted academic support program that targets difficult courses in order to
approach learning through regularly scheduled, out-of-class review sessions.
Integration of what to learn with how to learn by incorporating organizational tools,
problem solving strategies, and exam preparation.
May 2012- July 2012 Lake CharlesRacquet Club Lake Charles, LA
Lifeguard
Pool parties coordinator
2. May 2010- July 2012 McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA
Grad Assistant
General supervisor, scheduling responsibilities for general staff and lifeguards
ACIS workout program
Maintain inventory of supplies and enforce complex policies and procedures
Other office work duties such as depositing money, setting up memberships and
ordering replacement pieces of equipment
June - December 2011 La Maison Buildersof SWLA Lake Charles, LA
Internship
Pre- Bid, Bid, and Contracting processes
Project manager assistant
Submittals processes between architect and contractor in order to move forward
during the project
Material take off for wood, brick, and cement blocks
Assist superintendents with daily logs information
May 2007-May 2010 McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA
Student Worker – Recreational Complex
Assist students in the operation of equipment in weight room, arena, and front entrance
Daily cleaning/closing duties responsibilities
Summer Camps Supervisor
December 2009 Gobierno del Estado de Durango Gomez Palacio, Mexico
Winter Break Internship
On site visits for the construction of the main bridge in the city while pouring concrete
and forming I- Beams
Work on column design, loading, and installation process
Required to understand the safety procedures during the construction time
Summer 2008 McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA
Tennis Instructor
Organize and manage the McNeese tennis camp for children and adults
Plan daily activities and tennis lessons that involved practice drills and one-to-one time
on the court
Get kids/adults involved into the sport, making them part of a routine involving
elements such as discipline, responsibility, and courage.
Activities McNeese Varsity Tennis Team - Principal athletic team representing McNeese State
Volunteer at FCA – Fellowship of Christian Athletes
ASCE (American Association of Civil Engineers) member
United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA)
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) member
MSU Student – Athlete Advisory Committee: Overview NCAA Proposals, discussing
problems with the athletes, coaches. Committee includes many prominent faculty
including Athletic Advisor, Compliance Director
SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) Recent Graduate Member
ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) member
SAME (Society of American Military Engineers) Phoenix post member – Student
Connection at AWC
3. Awards
Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll (Southland Conference) (Spring 2007,Spring
2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010)
President’s Honor Roll (Fall 2007, 2008, 2009, Summer 2010)
Honors List: Fall 2006, 2011, Spring 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012
All-Conference: Second Team Singles: 2007, First Team Doubles: 2007 and 2008
Athletic Scholarship; four years (2006-2010) varsity tennis NCAA D-1 (Southland
Conference)
Most Valuable Player of the year 2008-2009
References Available upon request