D avid Dixon

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Greenville, MS *****

662-***-****

abszps@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Seeking full-t ime employment in the mechanical engineering field to apply the knowledge,

t raining, and analytical skills learned and contribute to the appropriate growth, purpose,

and innovation of an institute.

E ducation

Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

M aster of Engineering Specializing in Thermal Sciences May 2012

3.111/4.0

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering May

2010

3.026/4.0

E xperience

Fuel Cell Research Assistant: (May 2010 – Oct 2012)

• Over preparation, synthesis, and characterization of alternative nanocomposite

polymer electrolyte membranes for low temperature H 2/O2 f uel cell use

• Tested the membrane for power performance, durabili ty, and sustainability for

d ifferent portable and stationary applications

• Operated and diagnosed fuel cell test station and other related equipment and

controls

• Presented research at the ASME Conference of 2010 and 45th Power Sources

Conference of 2012

• Co-authored the research in articles in the International Journal of Hydrogen

E nergy and the Journal of Power Sources. Research was also the topic of thesis

required for the Master’s degree.

Southern University Lab Assistant (analyzing and recording data) (Jan–2007 - May 2008)

S kills/Abilities

• Skillful in cad and structural analysis software (Unigraphics NX, AutoCad)

• Experienced with FEA structural analysis and f low simulation software

( Matlab, ANSYS, Algor)

• Extensive experience with most M icrosoft Office programs

• Proficient in most mathematical areas

• Cooperative and works well within teams or independently

• S trong communication and analytical skills

O rganizations

• P i Tau Sigma (Honorary Mechanical Engineering Society)

• National Society of Black Engineers

• Southern University and A & M College Marching Band (2005-2009)

R eferences:

1) Dr. Rambabu Bobba Ph.D., Solid State Ionics Laboratory, Dept of Physics, Southern

U niversity, Baton Rouge, LA

2) Dr. Patrick Mensah Ph.D. Advanced Materials Laboratory, Dept of Mechanical

E ngineering, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA

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