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Natalie Harper
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Contact: Address:
ngharpe@g.clemson.edu 320 Orange Court
(803)-730-9473__________________________________________________________________ ______________Clemson, SC_29631
EDUCATION
Clemson University Clemson, SC
Bachelors of Science in Bioengineering Spring 2016
Concentration in Biomaterials GPA 3.6/4.0
Yellow Belt Six Sigma Certified Spring 2014
 Led 5 member team in project to increase efficiency in making and delivering food in dining halls to students
 Researched dining hall network and presented statistical charts to demonstrate findings
 Devised new method and material placement for quicker access in order to meet customers’ sandwich needs
WORK EXPERIENCE ______
Design In Engineering Fundamentals In Needs-finding Experience (DeFINE) Program Intern Greenville, SC
Greenville Memorial Hospital, Clemson University Bioengineering Department Summer 2015 to Fall 2015
 Documented over 50 hours of operating room procedures with clinicians and surgical staff
 Interviewed 5 vascular surgeons on surgical problems and potential solutions
 Identified 37 surgical needs/problems within operating rooms
Bioengineer Clemson, SC
Zero Gravity Design Creative Inquiry with Dr. John Desjardins Spring 2015 to Winter 2015
 Designed a protocol for NASA to stabilize bone fractures on space exploration missions
 Worked within design team to accelerate fracture healing during expeditions
 Tested new casting material and analyzed data for desired properties to present
Department Ambassador Clemson, SC
Clemson University Bioengineering Department Winter 2015 to Present
 Communicating the bioengineering program and expectations to potential incoming students and parents
 Compiling annual tour schedule and presenting weekly orientations in front of 40 to 60 people
 Improving networking program opportunities offered for undergraduate class of over 150 students
Hospital Researcher Lynchburg, VA, Clemson, SC
Engineering for Modern Healthcare with Dr. Delphine Dean Winter 2014 to Summer 2014
 Tracked reusable medical device’s path throughout life cycle within medical facilities
 Consulted with hospital personnel and materials management to strategically set goals for improvement
 Outlined designs for app to improve efficiency with device or usage
Waitress Columbia, SC, Rock Hill, SC
Cracker Barrel Restaurant Spring 2014 to Present
 Ensured customer satisfaction through perceiving needs in advance
 Worked to help customers have cost-efficient choices in meals
LEADERSHIP ROLES _______
Senior Design Engineering Project Leader Clemson, SC
Clemson University Fall 2015 to Present
 Creatively applying bioengineering design principles to clinically relevant design problems
 Leading team to create innovative gynecologic device resulting from clinical and entrepreneurial collaboration
 Compiling Design History File and leading progress presentations through biweekly gate meetings
Governor Clemson, SC
Stadium Suites Residence Community and Shoebox Residence Community Fall 2012 to Spring 2014
 Elected by over 500 peer students and 5 faculty members
 Planned 10 events for buildings of 500 to 1000 people and presented 3 oral presentations to general assembly
 Managed finances for community events with $1500 budget one year and $200 budget the next year

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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE/ACTIVITY MEMBERSHIP _______
Sales Volunteer Clemson, SC
Relay For Life Organization Summer 2015 to Winter 2015
 Compiled a marketing strategy for achieving a goal of $100 worth of sales for Relay for Life
 Sold tickets and merchandise individually to students, faculty members, and local businesses
Slow-pitch Softball Coach Clemson, SC
Co-ed Intramural Softball Team Spring 2013
 Coordinated practices and games for a team of 16 players while instructing softball fundamentals
 Fundraised $50 for team uniforms and select equipment
Volunteer Columbia, SC
Pharmacy Department, Administrative Department, Free Medical Clinic Summer 2010 to Summer 2013
 Aided doctors in filling out prescriptions
 Assisted in organizing patient medications and recording confidential medical files
Bioengineering Research Lab Assistant/Shadow Clemson, SC
Clemson University Tissue Engineering with Dr. Agneta Simionescu Summer 2012 to Winter 2012
 Assisted faculty with on-going tissue engineering research by following lab protocols
 Observed and recorded cell culturing procedures for future analysis
RELEVANT COURSEWORK______________________________________ _______
Six Sigma / Industrial Bioengineering / Cardiovascular System / Medical Imaging / Biofluid Mechanics / Biomaterials