1. Vannesa Kello
14 Williams Way, Terryville, CT 06786 Ÿ (860) 656-8262 Ÿ vannesa.kello@uconn.edu Ÿ www.linkedin.com/in/vannesakello
Objective
Seeking a job in the transportation sector that highlights hands on experience, problem solving, and analytical skills.
Education
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, May 2016
Major: Civil Engineering; Concentration: Transportation Engineering
Overall GPA: 3.788/4.000; Dean’s List
Relevant Experience
UConn Connecticut Transportation Institute, Storrs, CT
Undergraduate Research Assistant with Professor Norman Garrick, September 16, 2015 – Present
• Used ArcGIS to help graduate students develop research models
• Studied the transformation of the Hartford, CT transportation system since the 1920's
• Data extraction from online census databases
• Currently researching risk assessment for roadway fatality statistics as applied to functional classification
H. W. Lochner, East Hartford, CT
Engineering Intern, May 12, 2014 – February 6, 2015
• Performed checks on drainage and highway contract plans upon design changes with the help of Microstation.
• Produced Microstation drawings for projects when supplemental material was required.
• Drafted bridge plans for several railroad bridges in New Canaan, Kent, and Milford.
• Conformed Contract Subsets as design changes were implemented to keep records up to date and accurate.
• Assisted Engineers in the office with putting together project presentations for meetings.
Pete and Steve Contractors and Engineers, Terryville, CT
Assistant, May 2012 – August 2012
• Collected field measurements for new water main by tapping out distances for underground location records.
• Produced water service connection tap cards and as-built drawings of new water main pipes for town archives.
• Interacted with inspectors, company employees, and owner to gain knowledge on the organization of an
engineering company and its procedures.
• Made daily job site visits to record instillation progress, workers hours, and address construction concerns.
Work Experience
Quantitative Learning Center, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT Math Tutor, October 2013 – September 2014
Lake Compounce, Bristol, CT Rides Operator, May 2012 – August 2012 & July 2013 – August 2013
Dunkin Donuts, Terryville, CT Crew Member, December 2010 – April 2012
Activities
American Society of Civil Engineers, UConn, Storrs, CT, Vice President, Spring 2013 – Present
National Honor Society: ALD, UConn, Storrs, CT, Member, Spring 2013 – Present
Albanian Student Association, UConn, Storrs, CT, Member Fall 2012 – Present
Tau Beta Pi: Engineering Honor Society, UConn, Storrs, CT, Vice President Spring 2014 – Present
Honors and Awards
2013 & 2014 New England Scholar
UCONN Presidential Scholars Award for Salutatorian
Dr. Ralph F. Long & Pearl S. Long Trust Foundation Scholarship
Karl J. Schwartz Rotary Award Fund Scholarship
Professional Women in Construction Scholarship
Enrichment
Study abroad semester at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia – Spring 2015
Skills
Computer: Microstation, Experience with Inroads, ArcGIS – Map, GAMS, Microsoft: Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
Languages: Bilingual in English and Albanian, Conversational Spanish