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Maria Lemmons (she/her)
PHONE: 612-772-6785
EMAIL: lemmonsm@outlook.com
LINKED IN: www.linkedin.com/in/marialemmons
WORK HISTORY:
May 2026 - Current
The Bernard Group | Chanhassen, MN
DESIGN ENGINEER INTERN:
- Cleaned up and organized complex 3D SolidWorks models and assemblies.
- Designed retail display fixtures tailored for large-scale manufacturing processes.
- Generated detailed 2D engineering drawings for shop-floor production.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams and fellow interns to deliver projects.
September 2025 - Current
Center for Outdoor Adventure | Minneapolis, MN
Backpacking/Canoe Guide, Rental Shop AttendAnt, & Program Assistant
- Planned and led wilderness trips for groups of 8 adults, while practicing problem-solving and communication in the outdoors
- Served as the primary safety contact and first aid responder in remote wilderness areas
- Built inclusive team environments that encourage participants to tackle physical and mental challenges.
- Worked in the rental shop, cleaning and organizing gear while providing high-quality customer service
May - August, 2025 & 2026
YMCA Camp Chief Ouray | Granby, CO
CHALLENGER COUNSELOR:
- Provided round-the-clock care and mentorship for groups of up to twenty 13 and 14-year-old girls in a camp setting.
- Helped campers build confidence and resilience by guiding them through physically demanding outdoor challenges.
- Offered emotional and mental health support, making sure every kid felt safe, included, and welcome regardless of their background.
June 2023 - May 2025
Kuvetta Athletic | Minneapolis, MN
DESIGN INTERN:
- Learned and assisted in garment creation from the design to manufacturing to mailing process
- Executed production tasks including fabric cutting, garment construction, and packaging.
- Created digital assets using Adobe Creative Suite to promote product launches and updates on social media platforms.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
June 2026 - July 2026
MEDICAL DEVICE EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES
- Met multiple times a week throughout the summer with three others to conceptualize and develop an Oropharyngeal Scope
- Worked with clinicians to understand professional and patient needs
- Modeled scope through hand, SolidWorks, and KeyShot to create visual representation of the product
- Made multiple 3D prototypes and received feedback to understand ergonomic needs
April, 2024
Medtronic Design Blitz
- Worked with four design students to create a product pitch for a Medtronic device over two days
- Organized our group to keep everyone on track and to meet the tight deadline
- Designed efficiently in a short time frame to create a prototype and presentation to display our product
VOLUNTEER AND ACTIVITIES:
September, 2026 - Current
MedtechWOMEN
- Meet with mentors to learn about the med tech field and gain guidance on starting a professional career
September 2025 - Current
DESIGN STUDENT ALUMNI BOARD (DSAB)
- Worked with board members to create interactive events to connect students and alumni
September 2025 - December 2025
HONORS PROGRAM MENTOR
- Met with three freshman honors students monthly to discuss their adjustment to college and starting in the honors program
September 2024 - December 2025
PRODUCT DESIGN MINNESOTA (PDMN)
- Served on the board and as a club member, attending events and creating community throughout the product design program
EDUCATION:
2023 - 2027
COLLEGE | UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA - TWIN CITIES
Major: Product Design, Minors: Entrepreneurship and Biology
Honors Student
GPA: 3.7
2019 - 2023
HIGH SCHOOL | MINNEHAHA ACADEMY
Highest Honors
GPA: 3.9
SKILLS:
Rapid prototyping; Iterative thinking; Sketching; SolidWorks; Fusion 360, Rhino; Rendering; KeyShot; Photoshop; Illustrator; InDesign; User Research; Looks-like and Works-like modeling; Communication; Leadership; Organization; Teamwork; Cardboard, Foam, Wood, and Metal prototyping