Work Experiences
Atmos Energy Engineering Intern
May 2024-August 2024, January 2025-Present
Metairie, Louisiana
Atmos Energy is the largest natural gas-only distributor in the US. I interned at Atmos this past summer and it was such as positive experience that I have returned to the company as a part time intern while I finish my degree. I am currently expanding my responsibilities which will give me more opportunities for professional growth. I will be assisting in designing and implementing replacement gas distribution systems. I will be designing using AutoDesk Utility Design. I will be coordinating meetings with state and local government officials and outside vendors. I will be responsible for reading professional bid packages and keeping track of the project’s budget. I will meet with property owners to discuss potential easements to run gas mains through their property.
During my prior experience, I was able to observe engineers working in distribution but mostly focused on the transmission line. My biggest project was creating a digital record of the bends and offsets for the main natural gas transmission line in the area. This involved looking at maps, drawings and bill of materials. This data set was used to determine weather if the pipes could be inspected using a specific tool. I was able to shadow the implementation of an inline inspection pig. The inspection pig is a tool with different sensors that is pushed through the pipeline to find out where there may be damage to the pipe. I assisted the engineers with inspecting corroded pipes. I helped prepare materials for an upcoming inspection by the United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Additionally I regularly attended pre-construction meetings and safety seminars.
Pipeline River Crossing Sign
In-line inspection pig before inspection
In-line inspection pig after inspection
Disney College Program
January 2023-August 2023
Orlando, Florida
During my college program I was placed as an attraction Cast Member at Rise of the Resistance which is one of the newest attractions on property. It is a 20 minute experience that includes a turntable, a trackless ride system, and a 25 foot drop. I learned how to operate different consoles. I performed safety checks and gave safety spiels to guests. I performed opening and closing checklists. I initiated drops and turntables and visually ensured all vehicles were prepared for operation.
Teche Center for the Art’s Directors Assistant
May 2022-August 2022
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Teche Center for the Arts is a non-profit organization that promotes Cajun culture. As the Director’s Assistant I did a wide variety of tasks. Responsibilities included making graphics for upcoming events, running social media handles, updating our website, and using computer programs to provide membership lists and event rosters. I was also entrusted with handling cash, writing deposit slips, and depositing checks at the bank. Other financial responsibilities included monitoring expenses for and profits from the summer camp. Finally, I assisted with introducing innovation and technology to 6th-8th graders by facilitating a week long Robotics Camp where I taught them how to code, follow an engineering design process, but most importantly the value of teamwork.
Sampling Food during cooking camp
Camp flyers posted to website and social media pages
Chevron Engineering Ambassador
March 2022-Present
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
I help recruit students to the college of engineering by working admissions events and giving tours. I escort guests such as prospective families and school field trips through the Engineering Building. I also serve as a representative during admission events which includes answering prospective and accepted student and parent questions. As a senior member of the team I present on my experience as a student to hundreds of perspective students and parents during admissions events.
Working info session during Admissions event
Facilitating Open House during Welcome Week
Answering questions during an Admissions event
Student Worker for the Student Services Suite
September 2019-Present
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Managing the Student Service desk by I answer phone calls from students and parents which means I must always maintain good communication skills. I help organize the work room and file room. I help to ensure there are enough supplies in the work room and notify the team when supplies need to be re-ordered. I assist counselors by retrieving and scanning files. Senior Checkouts are what the counselors use to make sure that students meet all the graduation requirements. I help to check the Senior Checkouts to ensure there are no discrepancies between the digital and physical student records. I help to prepare for graduation by preparing cards for graduates, binders for volunteers, and carts to bring to the graduation. I also help facilitate graduations by setting out signs and guiding graduates to and from the stage. As a senior student worker I help train new student workers and help write the instructions for new student workers.
Assisting during graduation