Kelly Irish

EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science: Agricultural & Biological Engineering Graduated May 2010
Focus: Biological Processing, Minor: Biomedical Engineering Major GPA: 3.40

Certifications: Engineer in Training, Date: 05/15/2010, State: PA
Computer Skills: AutoCAD, AS400, C++, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Minitab, Solidworks
Relevant Coursework: Thermodynamics, Fluids, Statics, Heat Transfer, Control Systems

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Bioconversion Research Group/Biofuels Laboratory, PSU University Park, PA
Laboratory Assistant 2008-09

• Completed research experiments by analyzing agricultural field samples to

investigate the use of ethanol as a renewable biofuel

• Performed data analysis and interpreted results, maintained laboratory equipment inventory levels, and followed stringent protocols to conduct experiments

Applied Research Laboratory/Metals Laboratory, PSU University Park, PA
Intern 2008-09

• Managed hands-on experiments with laser processing technology to obtain and analyze

metallography data for stainless steel metal claddings

• Generated appropriate literature searches followed by reviewing and writing synopses of

journal articles relevant to current projects, working closely with professional engineers

• Coordinated marketing for International Forum in Williamsburg, VA

WORK EXPERIENCE
IT Sales Account Manager, HP Alliance Team, CDW LLC, Chandler, AZ 2010-Present

• Consulting with clients from small to medium-sized businesses to build vendor

relations by selling technology products and solutions with a focus on HP

• Selling IT products such as software, computers, networking, telephony, servers, and storage with training from CDW and certified training with top-tier manufacturers
• Exceeding monthly sales goals by 180%, outperforming daily sales expectations

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Engineering Projects

• Independent studies project for Designing Tissue Engineered Heart Valves 2010
• Team leader for the Production of Biosynthetic Human Insulin 2009
• Volunteer Mentor for WEP Summer Camp and for WISE Summer Camp 2009

Activities/Awards

• Society for Women Engineers, Women in Engineering Program 2009-10
• Awarded William & Estelle Turney Scholarship in Ceramic Science 2007-08

Athletics, Penn State Behrend Softball

• Placed 1st in AMCC championship as leading outfielder and catcher 2006-07
• First-time placement in NCAA softball tournament 2006