Present Address Permanent Address

KATHLENE W. LECHNER [email protected] PRESENT ADDRESS PERMANENT ADDRESS 241 Pinelli Drive 5 Gridley Circle Piscataway, NJ 08854 Milford, NJ 08848 (908)-872-4075 (cellular) OBJECTIVE: To obtain a career in engineering utilizing technical and interpersonal skills EDUCATION: Rutgers University, School of Engineering, New Brunswick, NJ Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering, May 2007 Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering with High Honors, May 2005 Rutgers Study Abroad, Spring 2003, 12 credits, University of Melbourne, Australia

RESEARCH: Los Alamos National Laboratory & NASA, May 2005-Present  Examining how Bayesian Belief Networks (BBNs) are effectively implemented to represent probabilistically or causally related real world concerns  Investigating comprehensive frameworks for an orderly development of a BBN  Exploring prospective relationships between capabilities of the Logic-Evolved Decision (LED) Tools software package and the automatic formation of Bayesian Belief Networks Research NASA/FAA & Rutgers University, Industrial Engineering, Fall 2004-Present  Assisting in the development of a probabilistic decision support tool for evaluation new aviation safety technology insertion and assessing aviation safety system risk  Interacting with aviation experts to create causal models for specific aviation accidents using Hugin developer software INTERNSHIPS: McLaren Engineering Group West Nyack, NY, May-August 2004  Performed structural calculations for piers, docks, stages, sets, and other construction  Created new and revised existing AUTOCAD drawings  Prepared presentations for potential clients Power Medical Interventions, Inc. New Hope, PA, June-August 2003  Participated in compilation and revision of medical device design history files  Assisted in the preparation of CE mark submission for technical files ACADEMIC Design of Engineering Systems, Fall 2004 PROJECTS: Fully Automated Stand Alone Mailbox  Created a fully functional prototype of an automated mailbox  Developed and integrated software, server, sensors, and ordered/machined parts  Interacted with United States Postal Service and other relevant firms Work Design and Ergonomics, Fall 2002 Work Simplification, Baker and Taylor Inc. (distribution center)  Conducted visual time studies to determine efficient techniques for performing tasks  Optimized facility layout, applied methods analysis, and evaluated material availability  Executed a cost/benefit analysis LEADERSHIP: New Student Orientation Leader, April-September 2002 Dance Marathon Volunteer, April 2002-April 2005 Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society, November 2003-Present Alpha Pi Mu National Industrial Engineering Honor Society, April 2005-Present Rutgers University Women in Engineering Leadership League, February 2004-May 2005 Institute of Industrial Engineers, Vice President Membership and Publicity, October 2003-May 2005 Society of Women Engineers (SWE), September 2001-Present Zeta Tau Alpha National Fraternity, Activities Chair, February 2002-May 2005 Rutgers Scuba, PADI certified Open Water Diver, September 2002-Present Rutgers Intramural Soccer, Fall 2004 WORK EXPERIENCE: Substitute Teacher, Delaware Valley High School, Frenchtown, NJ September 2003-Present Swimming Instructor, Werblin Recreation Center, Piscataway, NJ September 2002-January 2003 Waitress/Hostess/Catering, Kirsten’s Italian Grill, Lebanon, NJ January 2000-May 2005 SKILLS: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Fortran, C++, AutoCAD LT 2003, Arena simulation tool, Solid Works drawing software, Statgraphics