James Lusk
Geneva
Summary
An invested community member dedicated to streamlining processes and assisting others. Former design co-lead for a regional finalist First Robotics Competition team with 4 years of CAD experience varying between Onshape, Autodesk Fusion 360, and Autodesk Inventor.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Junior Robovikes Members
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in learning of CAD software
- Provided additional learning resources
- Simplified difficult concepts in pre-calculus and physics
- Aided with homework for Project Lead the Way Engineering classes
Robotics Design Co-Lead
Robovikes 3067
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed training materials to onboard new team members.
- Spearheaded the standardization materials and measurements.
- Provided improvements to established development process.
- Collaborated with other sub teams to maximize efficient use of resources.
- Actively facilitated a positive environment to reduce stress and increase productivity.
Volunteer
Geneva Women's Club
06.2013 - 06.2024
- Provided administrative support to team members, streamlining communication and task execution.
- Adapted quickly to various roles within the organization.
- Implement new processes, improving overall efficiency of operations.
- Enforced safety regulations at events held during COVID pandemic.
- Helped to package multiple thousands of pounds of food at Northern Illinois Food Bank
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-2029
Geneva Community High School
Geneva, IL06-2025
Skills
- Patience
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Finding Alternative Perspectives
- Measuring Progress
Accomplishments
- Designed the robot that brought the Robovikes to regional finals for the first time.
- Go-to resource for underclassmen's math related questions
- Helped create a manual for future Robovikes design teams to streamline the onboarding, decision, and design process.
Languages
German
Elementary
Interests
- Engage in near daily rock climbing for physical well-being, sense of achievement, and for community; Helping to uplift beginners and self improvement by learning from higher level climbers
- Invested in online game communities to help others improve and to discuss multiple aspects of design philosophy
- Helping others who are struggling in my classes
Timeline
Tutor
Junior Robovikes Members
08.2024 - 05.2025
Robotics Design Co-Lead
Robovikes 3067
08.2024 - 04.2025
Volunteer
Geneva Women's Club
06.2013 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
University of Tennessee
Geneva Community High School
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