I am an engineer, artist, and athlete from outside of Philadelphia, PA.
I am currently attend Rochester Institute of Technology for Mechanical Engineering and Theatre Design.
I race bikes for RIT Cycling, Circle Cycle Racing, and I am an alum of SoMont Youth Mountain Bike Team.
Take a look at my Instagram for updates on my latest adventures, photography, and more, as well as my projects and resume found here!
RESUMES
Engineering
Technical Theatre
M_Raisch_resume.pdfM_Raisch__resume.pdfMaris Raisch mer7921@rit.edu (215) 208-9134
Education Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Expected May 2028)
Theatre Design & Stagecraft
GPA: 3.16/4.0
Courses
Lighting Design I Circuits Thermodynamics
Theatrical Drafting Strength of Materials Statics
Skills
Software: Vectorworks, QLab, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Prusa Slicer, OnShape, MATLAB, MS Excel, Java, Arduino
Machine & Fabrication: Lathe, Mill, Drill Press, Bandsaw, Soldering Iron, Prusa 3D Printers
Certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguard, Belay & Ropes Certified (Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania)
Technical Theatre Experience
Assistant Scenic Designer: The Cracked Nut RIT, NTID, Panara Theatre, Performing Arts Scholars (2024)
Assistant Sound Designer: The Machine RIT, Sklarsky Glass Box, Performing Arts Scholars (2024)
Scenic Designer & Painter: The Wiz Cedarbrook Middle School Theatre (2024)
Student Technical Director: In the Heights Cedarbrook Middle School Theatre (2023)
Light Board Operator: Once On This Island Community Theatre, Zeo Brothers (2023)
Sound Designer & Electrician: The 39 Steps Cheltenham High School, Little Theatre, Eastern Standard Theatre (2023)
Audio Assistant & Runner: Legally Blonde Cheltenham High School, Stretton Hall (2023)
Projects & Labs
MATLAB Air Hockey Simulation:
Used the MATLAB programming language to implement graphics, scoring, and puck & blocker physics in a player-versus-computer simulation game of Air Hockey.
Strengths of Materials I Lab:
Tested specimens using laboratory machines to determine material properties and to observe specimen behavior under compressive, tensile, shear, and torsion stresses. Wrote and presented over 10 reports on findings.
Employment Experience
Teacher’s Assistant (MATLAB):
RIT Mechanical Engineering Department, Part-time (September 2024 – Present)
Assisted over 30 students with in-class studio assignments; graded and gave feedback on homework assignments.
Worked with Professors to coordinate office hours, homework recitations, and exam proctoring.
Adventure Specialist:
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, Camp Shelly Ridge, Seasonal (June 2023 – August 2024)
Led children aged 4-15 and their counselors in team building, low ropes, archery, and climbing wall activities.
Coordinated with staff to schedule different age groups and activities using the facility’s Activity Center and 30ft indoor rock wall.
Leadership & Activities
Secretary: RIT Cycling Club (August 2024 – Present)
Attends elected-board meetings and public club meetings. Records meeting minutes, and sends club reminders.
Performing Arts Scholar, Technical Theatre: RIT (August 2023 – Present)
Participates in Performing Arts outreach events and shows each semester. Currently Student Set Designer for RIT’s dance show, The Cracked Nut. Responsibilities include design, drafting, and creating construction plans.
Coach: SoMont Youth Mountain Bike Team (June 2023 – Present)
After graduation as a NICA Student Athlete, underwent over 10 hours of first aid and mountain bike skills training to achieve NICA Level 1 coach certification. Supports team rides and assists with beginner rider skills sessions.