This document is a resume for Samantha C. Griswold, outlining her education, experience, skills, and qualifications. She is expected to graduate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2021 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and relevant coursework. Her experience includes roles as a teaching assistant at RPI, employment at various companies, and leadership and technical roles on her high school robotics team. She has skills in CAD, coding, workshop machinery, and public speaking from her academic and extracurricular activities.

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SAMANTHA C. GRISWOLD
8 Country Lane
Hebron, CT 06248
(860) 748 - 7296
E-mail: grizsgriz@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Energetic and detail-oriented student with a 2021 expected graduation date seeking opportunities to
use education in order to gain experience in my field. Experienced in research, STEM, technical and
mechanical engineering endeavors.
EDUCATION: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY
BS Mechanical Engineering, May 2021
GPA – 3.2
Relevant course work: NX, SolidWorks, Engineering Processes (Workshop Engineering), Calculus 1
& 2, Multivariable Calculus and Matrix Algebra, Intro to Differential Equations, CAD, Intro to
Engineer Design, Intro to Engineering Analysis, Strength of Materials, Thermal and Fluid
Engineering 1 and 2, Engineering Dynamics, Modeling and Analysis of Uncertainty, Elements of
Mechanical Design, Mechanical Systems Lab, Modeling and Control of Dynamic Systems, Thermal
and Fluid Engineering Lab, Embedded Controls, Electronic Instrumentation
Mercy High School: Middletown, CT
Graduated 2017
GPA – 4.2
Relevant course work: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Technology Fundamentals, JavaScript
EXPERIENCE:
• Honors student with a record of academic and extracurricular success
• Leadership experience, particularly within a higher education setting
• Adept at working across departments, with faculty, administrators, and students
• Excellent written communication skills
Employment:
Connecticut Fair Plan, East Hartford CT
• Worked to transfer the company from a paper system to one that organizes their policies into one that’s
electronic
• Scanner operation and repair
• Worked for two full summers in 2015 and 2016
RPI Teaching Assistant Troy NY
• Support professor with his engineering processes classes by doing the following task:
o Teach students with their projects how to use the machinery in the workshop
o Grading papers
o Tutoring
o Set up of workshop for labs and tests
• Worked from Sept 2018 – May 2019
• Currently working
Advance Auto Parts
• Salesperson
• Assist with changing out batteries, lights, windshield washers
• Aid customers in understanding the issues with their cars and what the store could provide them with
• Worked from May 2019 – December 2019

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Other :
Mercy Tech Tigers – FIRST Robotics 2013-2017 (full school year program)
• As Drive Team coach I was responsible for communicating with other teams before matches, establishing a
plan/strategy for each match, and making real time decisions on the field of play.
• As a member of the Technical Team, participated in building supporting parts of the robot, establishing a
plan for the year, and providing background knowledge for incoming technical students.
• Participate in outreach events to promote the engagement of more girls in Science Technology Engineering
and Mathematics (STEM) and promote FIRST Robotics
• Built the CAD team with SolidWorks as the main system.
• Fundraising to support budgetary needs of the program
• Participated in Outreach programs to help support team’s recruiting efforts, team about STEM principles
Volunteer Programs:
• 2014-2017 - Volunteered for the Mercy Golf Classic to help raise funds for the Mercy Student Scholarships.
• 2014-2017 - Volunteer time as the Mercy Technical Lighting Manager for drama productions, musical and
concerts, and assemblies throughout the year.
• As a member of Mercy Ambassadors welcomed incoming freshwomen classes to Mercy, volunteered at
Yellow Rose Auction, gone into my community to recruit new students
Workshop:
• Between time on the robotics team and classes completed at RPI. Ample experience with technical
equipment that range from simple drills to a lathe and different types of mills.
• Learned how to use a CNC Mill and a laser cutter for different types of material
• Took a class called Intro to Engineering Design where I had to design and build a product that would solve a
problem with a random group
Coding:
• Learned how to use Java and C++ to code (more experience with Java)
• Continuing to expand knowledge of programming
• Work with computer programs
First Robotics Competition Volunteering
• Robot Inspector the FIRST Robotics Competitions at the New York Tech Valley Regional for two years
• Required to inspect wiring, build, and pneumatic systems of the competing robots
Introduction to Engineering Design
• Professional Development Class
• Assigned to random groups to develop a solution to a problem we create
• Designed a waterwheel that installs into the plumbing of a general household and charges a battery
• Presented the idea to a class as though we were selling our product
• Involved great use of communication, teamwork, and time management