Benjamin D. Rehder

**** *. *** ***** **. Unit *** Phoenix, AZ 85008

602-***-**** abgf7j@r.postjobfree.com

Highlight of Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency in Solidworks, Matlab, Ansys, and Excel. Excellent Leadership, communication, and

organizational skills as well as an ability to effectively manage time and resources. Highly motivated and a fast

learner

• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering examination in April 2010

Education

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Arizona State University, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, Expected: May 2011, Cumulative

GPA: 4.00

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Arizona State University, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, May 2010, Cumulative GPA: 4.00

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Emphasis: Marketing and Management. The University of Montana, December 2003, Cumulative GPA: 3.7

Relevant Course Work

Thermodymanics Energy Systems Design

Renewable Energy

Polymers and Composites Partial Differential Equations

Fluid Mechanics

Turbulent Flow Environmental Fluid Dynamics

Electrical Power Plants

Analysis of Material Failures Structural and Mechanical Properties

Stress Analysis

Structural Damage Evaluation & Strengthening Software Engineering Applications

Finite Element Methods

Projects

Research assistant for Professor Narayanan Neithalath.

• Modeling the behavior of pervious concrete undergoing fracture and fatigue.

Lead analysis engineer for Society of Automotive Engineers aero team

• Planned, designed, and formulated an advanced class competition RC airplane for SAE’s

Tempe chapter

• Performed stress analysis of wings and fuselage using Ansys software and hand

calculations

• Helped fabricate, build, and test prototype and final plane for competition

Solar collector for nanofluid research

• Designed and fabricated a solar tracker and heat sink for research of photo thermal energy

conversion with nanofluids

Co-generation feasibility study for ethanol plant

• Conducted a thermodynamic and cost analysis of Pinal Energy LLC’s heat and electrical

consumption

• Designed and modeled a gas turbine and heat recovery steam generator to produce the

electrical and process steam requirements of the ethanol plant

Research assistant for preparing the new MAE100 freshman engineering course.

• Designed and wrote active learning labs, acquired the necessary supplies and trained the

teaching assistants.

Work Experience

Tutor-CRLA level II

Arizona State University January 2008-May 2010

Tempe, AZ 85287 480-***-****

• Tutored students in math, calculus, physics, and engineering courses. Helped students

understand and comprehend difficult material and concepts. Reinforced ideas already taught

by the professor. Mentored students in college success

• College of Reading and Learning Association Certified level II

Claims Adjuster-Liability Specialist August 05-Jan 07

Knight Transportation Phoenix AZ

5601 W. Buckeye Rd. 602-***-****

• Determined liability for auto accidents. Adjusted property damage claims and negotiated settlements. Set

financial reserves for equipment damage and future claims. Worked with safety directors to ensure corrective

action for accident prone drivers. Taught safety procedures and protocols to new hires. Used personal judgment

to decided numerical values for costs and damages.

Activities and awards

• Member of the Society of Automotive Engineers aero team-lead analysis engineer

• Dean’s list 8 semesters at Arizona State University

• Receipt of Haynes Foundation Scholarship, UM Excellence Foundation Scholarship, Arnold Peterson

Marketing Scholarship, and -Arizona Power Authority scholarship, Deans Fellowhip

• Received 4.00 award for 60+ credit hours at ASU in Spring 2009

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