JELANI ROBERTS
2005 Pratt Ct, Evanston IL, 60201 | (443)471-6365 | jelaniroberts2019@u.northwestern.edu
Education
Northwestern University – Evanston, IL
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Anticipated June 2019
Master of Science in Engineering Design Innovation Anticipated December 2019
GPA 3.795
Design Experience
Northwestern University, Evanston IL. Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
• Designed a fully functional alternative attachment mechanism for traditional walker bottoms
• Worked with the RIC to define the problem
• Worked with walker users to write requirements and test a prototype
• Presented a final prototype and report including dimensioned sketches and testing data to our client at the
RIC
Northwestern University, Evanston IL. Pocketable.
• Designed device that allowed runners to more easily carry a phone
• Worked with a small group of students to identify potential problems to be designed for
• Conducted patent research, researched current solutions and identified potential whitespace
• Found and interviewed current users
• Built prototypes and iterated to a final design using user testing and performance measurements
Northwestern University, Evanston IL. Proctor & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH.
• Worked with P&G to create a prototype in one of their consumer-packaged goods product lines
• Conducted in home interviews, and two rounds of user testing with over a dozen prototypes
• Presented a consumer pitch video and final prototype with potential marketing and packaging to P&G
Leadership Experience
Northwestern University Varsity Football Fall 2015 – Fall 2018
• Worked to achieve a common goal with other student athletes and coaches
• Worked to maximize athletic potential by communicating with and learning from coaches
• Balanced 30 hours per week of football practice, workouts and games with a full academic load as a
Varsity Football student athlete
Work Experience
GMP Management: Gatorade Team Leader Summer 2017
Commercial Forged Products: Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer 2018
Community Involvement
YMCA (wheels vs wheels) July 2017
Catholic Charities (soup kitchen) December 2015, 2016, 2017
Academic Honors
Dean’s List High Honors Spring 2016
Big Ten Distinguished Scholar 2016-2017 & 2017-2018
2015 Football Foundation National Scholar Athlete High School, Eastern Region
Relevant Skills & Coursework
• Knowledgeable in: Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Stress Analysis,
CAD/CAM, Human Centered Design, Electronics Design and Mechatronics
• Familiar with Matlab, Mathematica, Python, C, Solidworks and Siemens NX, Arduino, Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop
• Fast independent learner with strong leadership and critical thinking skills
• Team player with good communication skills and experience working in multidisciplinary teams
Email: jelaniroberts2019@u.northwestern.edu