Kayla I. Knight
EDUCATION
Fairfield University Fairfield, CT
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering May 2021
GPA: 3.2 Engineering GPA: 3.5
Course Highlights: Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Machine Design and Materials Science
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Alliance Heating and Air Conditioning Bridgeport, CT
Engineering Intern Summer 2019
- Created pricing models for system installation by researching industry standards
- Reviewed AutoCAD plans and recommended revisions to improve installation processes
- Communicated with sub-contractors to obtain material quotations and delivery timeframe
- Collaborated with installation teams onsite to discuss plans for implementation
- Communicated design plans to customers and builders
Fairfield University Fairfield, CT
Walk On Water Class Design Project Fall 2017
- Designed and built a device to move across a pool in a walking motion
- Worked with five team members to create blueprints of a model
- Researched flotation materials for construction adhering to budget allocation
- Tested model and adjusted the design to ensure flotation
- Presented the final project at the end-of-semester competition
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
WVOF Fairfield, CT
Station Manager Spring 2019-Present
- Reformat programs and update music library resulting in an increase of listeners by
80% within the first month as manager - Coordinate events with other clubs to quadruple student membership and earned title
as second largest club on Fairfield University’s campus - Increased audience followers/likes on WVOF’s Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
accounts by 75% - Set agenda and presided over 10 weekly staff meetings per semester
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Engineers Without Borders
The Society of Women Engineers
Intramural Basketball
Special Olympics Volunteer