Heather Wilson
Mounatin View,California
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and enthusiastic Human Factors Engineer. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Eager to utilize Human Factors principles to improve human performance and enhance user experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Factors Engineer
Nuclear Engineering & Safety Consultants
09.2021 - Current
- Led a team of 5 Human Factors Engineers to successful delivery of a Human Factors Substantiation to support a Safety Case.
- Led weekly and biweekly project meetings and optimized project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
- Ensured human performance and reliability were optimized for tasks completed in a high hazard environment.
- Quantified human performance of safety critical tasks using human error analyses techniques such as HEART and THERP, and derived solutions to shortfalls.
- Applied user-centered design principles to inform the design of engineered systems.
- Provided technical guidance and mentoring to junior Human Factors engineers.
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Learning Network
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Performed ongoing data collection and analysis to measure the effectiveness of implemented interventions for roughly 2-4 clients per day, making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Improved client behavior by implementing personalized treatment plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Enhanced treatment effectiveness by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists, social workers, and teachers.
Child Development Specialist
Positive Development
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized education plans for each child, resulting in improved learning outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions for children with special needs, leading to increased progress towards developmental milestones.
Education
Master of Science - Human Factors & Ergonomics
09.2021
- 78%, University of Nottingham, 2021 - 4.0 GPA Conversion
- Dissertation Title: Using the Occlusion Method to Establish Resumability of Operations on In-Vehicle Information Systems
- Completed Coursework: Human-Computer Interaction, Developed a fitness and activity monitor following the user-centered design process
- Completed Coursework: Medical Device Design and Regulation, Designed a continuous glucose monitor for children with T1D
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
06.2019
- Dean's List, 2016, 2017 & 2018
- President's List, 2018
- Study Abroad: Psychology - University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
- Senior Thesis: Research project investigating impact of music and perceived time constraint on human performance
Skills
- Application of Human Error Analysis techniques such as HEART and THERP
- Task analysis
- Technical report writing
- Research and experimental study development
- Usability study design and execution
- Application of user-centered design principles
- Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail, critical thinking & analytics
- Early human factors analysis
- Human Factors integration into design
Affiliations
- Graduate Member of the Chartered Institute of Human Factors and Ergonomics (CIEHF)
Additional Information
I am a dual national (United States/United Kingdom) actively looking to relocate back to the Bay Area.
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Company CultureCareer advancementWork from home optionPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsTimeline
Human Factors Engineer - Nuclear Engineering & Safety Consultants
09.2021 - Current
Registered Behavioral Therapist - Behavioral Learning Network
08.2019 - 09.2020
Child Development Specialist - Positive Development
01.2018 - 08.2019
University of Nottingham - Master of Science, Human Factors & Ergonomics
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
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