Maria K Brinck

Email: brinckmk@mail.uc.edu
Phone: (513)-490-8689

Education
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Class of 2019
College of Engineering and Applied Science
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Saint Ursula Academy, Cincinnati, OH Class of 2014

Work Experience
Kroger, Facility Engineering-Refrigeration, Co-op, Cincinnati, OH MayAugust 2017
Completed Energy Controller Maintenance store reviews by comparing the real time statuses of refrigeration, HVAC systems, lighting, and
anti-sweat controls to the set points in order to see where the stores can save energy and money
Created refrigeration schedules by completing parallel rack and air cooled single refrigeration remodels through AutoCAD
Visited a store to view HVAC systems, refrigeration systems, building and protocol controllers

Kroger, Regional Construction, Co-op, Cincinnati, OH AugustDecember 2016

Assisted with research and investigation conducted by telephone and electronic media into various construction-related topics
Reviewed the plans for a new store in Oxford, Mississippi
Attended several lunch and learns, store review meetings, and an energy engineering training session
Constructed and presented a pricing breakdown that involved the evaluation of direct buy purchases and national account pricing
Created the concrete polishing agenda for future stores
Analyzed the predicted and actual cost of previous expansion projects
Created a pricing comparison chart for siding and bathroom appliances for new stores

GE Aviation, CSA Simplification, Co-op, Cincinnati, OH September

December 2015
Completed three major projects and presented them to my team and to senior leadership
Ran back test analysis for ten different contracts across multiple product lines; and compared the results to current CMR process to analyze
the year over year differences between CMR and the new process, Smart CMR
Analyzed nine GEnx contracts and determined current base point standing and predicted the following year by working with current and
future operating parameters
Worked with finance team to estimate quarter impact of GEnx in which $36 Million benefit was found
Updated piece part tracking charts for every product line

Vector Marketing/CUTCO, Sales Representative, Cincinnati, OH January-May 2015 (Seasonal)

Completed three day sales/marketing seminar
Completed six initial practice appointments with personal contacts
Personally set up all appointments with potential clients over the phone
Performed 1-hour in-home sales presentations on a daily/weekly basis
Learned how to build rapport and effectively communicate with customers
Sold over $1,200 of product line
Attended sales workshops on referrals, closing, and working with customers
Hit first promotion in three weeks

Skills
SolidWorks, Matlab, RStudio, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), AutoCAD

Activities and Involvement

College: Study Abroad: Italy and Spain (2016); Theta Phi Alpha Fraternity (2014-Present); Society of Women in Engineering (2014-
Present); Engineering Tribunal (2014-Present)

Community: Dragonfly Foundation Volunteer (2014-Present); Habitat for Humanity (2014-2015); Bulldog Buddies Tutoring Program (2010-
2014); Dress for Success (2013); Coach for Grade School Volleyball Camp presented by St. Ursula (2010-2014); Organized and
Worked Alumni Events through Students for Advancement (2012-2014)

Availability
Available for two consecutive semesters in the spring and summer (January-August) 2018