Vivian Summers
Boulder
Summary
Enthusiastic Chemical Engineering student at CU Boulder with a strong drive to learn, grow, and contribute to the scientific community. Highly organized and actively involved on campus as a member of the Society of Women Engineers and Harbor Master for the CU Boulder Sailing Team. Skilled in Excel, VBA, and data analysis, with a quick ability to learn new tools and respond effectively to feedback. Passionate about hands‑on engineering experiences, problem‑solving, and exploring the real‑world applications of chemical engineering. Excited to take on new challenges and deepen my involvement in research, technology, and scientific innovation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CU Boulder Sailing Team Harbormaster
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO
01.2026 - Current
- Oversaw vessel traffic management, ensuring safe navigation in harbor waters.
- Coordinated docking and undocking procedures for various vessels efficiently.
- Monitored weather conditions to assess their impact on operations and safety.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for harbor operations and personnel.
- Facilitated team meetings and practice sessions to enhance collaboration and performance.
Niwot High School Climbing Club President
Niwot High School
Niwot, CO
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Led club meetings to foster collaboration and engagement among members.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance club visibility and member recruitment efforts.
- Organized events and activities, promoting participation and community involvement.
- Mentored new officers in leadership skills and responsibilities for improved succession planning.
Niwot High School Speech and Debate Captain
Niwot High School
Niwot, CO
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Oversaw scheduling and logistics for team events, including transportation to and from tournament locations.
- Instructed new members in essential speech and debate principles to enhance their skills.
- Coordinated logistics and execution of state debate tournament to enhance participant experience at Niwot High School in 2024 and 2025.
Sailing Instructor Trainer
Community Sailing Of Colorado
Boulder, CO
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Instructed students in sailing techniques, safety protocols, and equipment handling.
- Conducted safety briefings and ensured compliance with maritime regulations.
- Organized and led group sailing excursions to foster teamwork and collaboration.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to improve program curriculum and delivery methods.
- Mentored junior instructors, sharing best practices for effective teaching strategies.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop improved teaching methods for increased student retention and success rates.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections, guaranteeing optimal functionality for safe and efficient training sessions.
Sailing Instructor
Community Sailing Of Colorado
Boulder, CO
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Instructed students in sailing techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to various skill levels and age groups.
- Facilitated on-water training sessions, ensuring student engagement and safety.
- Evaluated student progress and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Speech and Debate Educator
Flagstaff Academy
Longmont, CO
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards at Flagstaff Academy Middle School
- Fostered positive classroom environment to enhance student participation.
- Implemented assessment strategies to monitor and improve student progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and resources.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2029
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Niwot High School
Niwot05-2025
Skills
- Fundraising
- Crisis management
- Team leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Scheduling
- Performance evaluation and monitoring
- Windows Excel
- Excel VBA
- Data Analytics with Python
Certification
- US Level 1 Sailing instructor certification
- IBM's Data Analytics with Python
- Spanish Seal of Biliteracy
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Interests
- Avid Reader
- Dancing
- Cooking
- Baking
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Sailing
- Skiing
Timeline
CU Boulder Sailing Team Harbormaster
University of Colorado at Boulder
01.2026 - Current
Speech and Debate Educator
Flagstaff Academy
01.2024 - 05.2024
Niwot High School Climbing Club President
Niwot High School
08.2023 - 05.2025
Niwot High School Speech and Debate Captain
Niwot High School
08.2023 - 05.2025
Sailing Instructor Trainer
Community Sailing Of Colorado
05.2023 - 08.2024
Sailing Instructor
Community Sailing Of Colorado
05.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
University of Colorado At Boulder
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Niwot High School