Claire Finkel
clairevfinkel@gmail.com | 1-540-454-0156 | www.linkedin.com/in/clairefinkel | Boston, MA | clairefinkel.com
EDUCATION
Boston University, College of Engineering Boston, MA
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering , GPA 3.54 May 2025
— Concentration in Manufacturing and Product Design —
Coursework: Advanced Product Design | Project Management | Additive Manufacturing | Mechanics of Materials
University of Virginia, College of Arts & Sciences Charlottesville, VA
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, GPA 3.69 May 2015
SKILLS
Mechanical: Orbital and band saws, lathe, manual mill, CNC mill, angle grinder, jigsaw, SLA & FDM printing,
Software: Onshape, Solidworks, MATLAB, Python, Arduino
EXPERIENCE
Product Guide Oct 2023 - Present
Arc'teryx Newbury Street Boston, MA
• Utilized mountaineering expertise to guide guests to outdoor products suiting specific need and experience
• Exceeded sales targets by 6% during peak season months of November and December
Lead Bike Builder & Sales Associate Feb 2020 - Apr 2022
Machinery Row Bicycles Madison, Wisconsin
• Exceeded half a million dollars in sales by mid-2021, top associate in a team of 50
• Led 2 person team in developing process to ensure quality standards were met for all bike builds, guaranteeing top-notch product performance and increasing build output by 25%
Director of Rock Climbing May 2017 - Nov 2019
Keystone Camp Brevard, North Carolina
• Directed operations at onsite climbing area during 3-month long residential programs
• Drafted company-wide standards of practice to maintain long-term operations and equipment standards
• Performed constant risk analysis on long guide days, as well daily evaluations to test equipment condition
Projects
iCassette Player, Boston University Jan 2025 - Present
• Conducted self-driven research to prototype Smartphone-compatible music player with retro "Walkman" appearance
• Utilized applied science and engineering principles to overcome technical challenges and innovate solutions
Liquid Ammonia Rotary Vane Pump, Boston University Aug 2024 - Dec 2024
• Manufactured a working rotary vane turbine pump out of steel, aluminum, and Delrin blades via sand casting, lathing, milling, 3D printing, water-jet cutting, laser cutting, and sweat-fitting
• Optimized pump design for liquid ammonia and designed for mass production using Apriori
Drop Bar Bell, Boston University Sep 2023 - May 2024
• Collaborated with 2 other designers to brainstorm novel cycling bell; employed statistical analysis to determine user needs; presented design and product at end of 2 three-month-long development cycles
• Utilized CAD software and utilized industrial machinery to manufacture components and assemble prototype
LEADERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS
Teaching Assistant, Additive Manufacturing at Boston University Jan 2025 - Present
• Taught graduate-level FDM and SLA print technology to class of 40,
• Repaired and maintained 12 original Ender 3 printers and other lab equipment over 4 months heavy use
INTERESTS
Cycling, Bicycle Repair, Trad Climbing, Backpacking, Sewing, Woodworking, Aerial Straps, Travel, Interior Design