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Kavya K. Pillai

Charlottetown

Summary

Enthusiastic engineering student with a keen interest in physics, environmental sustainability, and innovative engineering; pursuing a degree in Sustainable Design Engineering currently seeking job opportunities to develop professional skills, enhance network, obtain relevant work experience, build knowledge, and utilize existing teamwork skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Atlantic Superstore
06.2022 - Current
  • Prepared hot meals, handled produce, and ensured quality and food safety
  • Processed tobacco, lottery transactions, and assisted 100-150 customers daily
  • Maintained parking lot organization and provided exceptional customer service

Horticulture Technician

Legacy Garden, Farm Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Worked with at-risk youth and the Stars for Life Autism Foundation in a horticultural therapy program, performing landscaping duties such as planting, harvesting, weeding, mulching, and caring for plants and trees

Teachers Assistant

British Columbia Institute of Technology
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Utilized Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to create lecture materials, maintain student grade records, and assist in grading exams, reports, and term projects based on predefined rubrics and requirements

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Design Engineering

University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
05.2026

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • LabVIEW
  • MATLAB
  • Arduino
  • SolidWorks
  • Data entry
  • Problem resolution
  • Team development
  • Research

Engineeringprojects

  • Estuario Training and Consulting - Clinic Project, 09/01/24, present, Researched and designed transparent walkable decking materials integrated with greenhouse structures to enhance residential sustainability, accessibility, and health.
  • Atlantic Veterinary College - Junior Clinic Project, 10/01/23, 04/01/24, Designed an injectable horse leg model with a team of 5 for the Atlantic Veterinary College to aid students in practicing equine injections, providing real-life feedback on technique.

Engineeringspecificskills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • LabVIEW
  • MATLAB
  • Arduino
  • SolidWorks

Professional Development

  • First Year Representative, UPEI Engineering Society, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 01/01/21, 12/31/22
  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Commissioner, Atlantic Council of Engineering Students, Atlantic Canada, 01/01/22, 12/31/23
  • Senior Design Competitor, Atlantic Engineering Competition, Moncton, New Brunswick, 01/01/25, 01/01/25
  • Girls Get WISE Volunteer, STEAM PEI, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 11/01/24, 11/01/24

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Atlantic Superstore
06.2022 - Current

Horticulture Technician

Legacy Garden, Farm Center
06.2022 - 08.2023

Teachers Assistant

British Columbia Institute of Technology
04.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Design Engineering

University of Prince Edward Island
Kavya K. Pillai