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Education
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Taylor Stith

Raleigh

Summary

Biomedical Engineering student in the Joint Department at NC State and UNC Chapel Hill with a strong interest in cardiovascular care and medical technology. Experienced in surgical instrumentation, physiology, and team-based problem solving. Applying to perfusion school to combine engineering skills with patient-focused care in the operating room.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Kids Team Member and Lead Camp Counselor

Lifetime Fitness
Wildwood
07.2020 - Current
  • Engage children in interactive activities including organized arts and crafts, singing, sports activities and field trips. Organize and implement activities and games for children between the ages of three months to eleven months.

Engineering Intern

Zavation
Fenton
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Designed simple medical devices utilizing SolidWorks for effective product development.
  • Conducted mechanical testing to ensure product functionality and reliability.
  • Assisted in creating mechanical testing specimens for various evaluations.
  • Set up test frames to facilitate accurate mechanical testing procedures.
  • Developed protocols and test reports to support mechanical laboratory operations.
  • Engaged in 5S activities to maintain organization and efficiency within the mechanical test lab.
  • Participated in cadaver labs to enhance practical knowledge of medical device applications.
  • Managed build plate preparation, post-processing, and basic maintenance on R&D 3D printer.

Tanning Consultant

Sun Tan City
Cary
02.2024 - 05.2025
  • Provide customer service including appointment scheduling, education about tanning services and promotion, and sale of tanning packages and products.

Barista

Scooter's Coffee
Chesterfield
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Solicit orders, enter sales, prepare food and drinks, and process payments while providing excellent customer service.

Education

Biomedical Engineering

Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, NC
07-2026

High School Diploma -

Wildwood, MO
Wildwood, MO
05-2022

Skills

  • CPR certification
  • First aid certification
  • Medical device design
  • Mechanical testing
  • Dremel techniques
  • Abrasive media blasting
  • Inspection tool usage
  • Complex problem-solving
  • CPR certification
  • First aid certification
  • Medical device design
  • Mechanical testing
  • Dremel techniques
  • Abrasive media blasting
  • Inspection tool usage
  • Complex problem-solving

Relevant Experience

  • Job shadowing at Missouri Baptist University (January 15, 2025): Shadowed a Perfusionist
  • Job shadowing at Cardinal Health (January 2023): Shadowed a Biomedical Engineer
  • Job Shadowing at Orthopedic and Spine Institute of St. Louis: Shadowed a Spine Surgeon in the operation room and office setting, and a Medical Device Representative with a Spinal Implant Company (October 21, 2022)
  • National Youth Leadership Forum - Medicine at Emory University (2019)
  • Washington University - Catalyst for Change Attendee: A program promoting STEM for women (February/March 2019)

Affiliations

  • Sigma Kappa Sorority - North Carolina State University (2022-present)
  • Helping Hands - Engineering Club (2024-present)
  • National Honors Society Member (2020-2022)
  • Lafayette High School Student Council (2018-2022)
  • Lafayette High School Escadrille Dance Team Member and Soccer Team (2018-2022)
  • Health Occupations Students of America Member (2018-2021)
  • Renee Johnson's Dance Studio: Competitive Dance Team Member (2009-20

Accomplishments

  • North Carolina State University Engineering School - First-Year Engineering Design Day - Third Place Award Recipient (2023)
  • Lafayette High School Gold Scholar Athlete (2018-2022)
  • Missouri Dance Team Association Academic All-State Team (2020-2022)
  • Missouri Girls Soccer All-Academic Team (2022)
  • Recipient of the George Washington Carver Award (2022)
  • Recipient of the President's Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence (2022)

Community Service

  • American Red Cross Blood Donor Ambassador (2021-2022)
  • Friends of Wings Youth Board Member (2021-2022)
  • Ranken Jordan Rehab Hospital Volunteer (2018-2022)
  • Special Olympics Volunteer (2018-2022)

Timeline

Engineering Intern

Zavation
05.2025 - 08.2025

Tanning Consultant

Sun Tan City
02.2024 - 05.2025

Barista

Scooter's Coffee
05.2023 - 08.2023

Kids Team Member and Lead Camp Counselor

Lifetime Fitness
07.2020 - Current

Biomedical Engineering

Raleigh, NC

High School Diploma -

Wildwood, MO
Taylor Stith