Adrian Perez
El Paso, TX *9907
Cell: 915-***-****
acn2uu@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE: W ith approximately 4 years experience in the business and customer service industry, I am an accomplished
and committed individual and have obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. I
possess a unique blend of business management, leadership, mechanical engineering, computer and
exemplary customer service skills. I am highly motivated with k nowledge and experience in creative
conceptualization, assessing client needs, problem solving, strategic analysis and action, efficiency, return on
investment (ROI), training, mentoring and staff support.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Customer service driven: strong analytical assessment, leadership, problem resolution, and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate at all levels - technical to corporate - represent organization with professionalism/confidence
Enthusiastic team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding mentoring and training skills
Highly organized: Able to strategize and prioritize effectively to accomplish multiple objectives and work well under
pressure with little supervision
Strong time-line management skills: measure/learn/manage/improve
Bilingual in both English and Spanish
Proficient with the following systems: Windows, Outlook, AutoCAD, MS Office, SolidWorks, Siemens NX 7.5
Unigraphics, ANSYS Analysis/Optimization Software, Fluent, MATLAB/Mathematics, SharePoint, Microsoft Access
W orking Knowledge: NASTRAN, Mpide/Arduino Programming, Adams Simulation Software
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
June 2014-pres. Department of Defense/Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) – Mechanical Engineer (Intern)
Evaluate prototype military weapon systems performance through test data collection and analysis
Assist in the development of test plans, scenarios, and simulations that meet DoD requirements for prototype
weapons testing in acquisition cycles
Assist in overall project management: procurement, scheduling, and budget management
Assist in developing test documentation: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Operation R equirements
(ORs), Test Incident Reports (TIRs), general safety guidelines, and generation of technical reports and results
Design test fixtures using SolidW orks and assemble test fixtures and lab test equipment
Supervise mission support contractors adherence to contract requirements
Jan - May 2013 Senior Capstone Project - Turbine Combustion Chamber Cooling System – Organizational Lead
Conceptual design and generation of CAD parts, assemblies, and completed model
Material research/selection as well as stress, load, and heat transfer calculations
Mesh generation for FEA/CFD analysis and product design optimization
Coordinated with manufacturing professor/technicians to ensure manufacturing drawings/details were correct
Technical report writing and presentation to Lockheed Martin engineers and UTEP ME professors
2010 - present Latin Folk Harp Specialist/Performer – Self managed
Developed a harp teaching curriculum for public schools in Texas and Arizona
Manage payroll, public/client relations, performance schedules, and overall music ensemble leadership
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Dec 2013) – GPA: 3.14/4.0
University of Texas (UTEP) -
El Paso Community College - Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering/Assoc of Arts - Dec 2010
Ysleta High School - High School Diploma - May 2007
AWARDS/RECOGNITION:
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Scholarship Recipient (2007-2013) – Native American Academic Scholarship
TEXAS Grant (2007-2010)
Smithsonian Institution - Ambassador of Mexican Folk Arts and Traditions (2010)
Dean’s List at UTEP (2013)
AFFILIATIONS/VOLUNTEER
Member of Engineering Societies: ASME, MAES, SHPE, and AIAA
San Pablo Music Ministry volunteer music instructor – music instruction for minority and underprivileged children
Volunteer judge for public school science fairs (K-12) and UTEP sponsored Engineering events
STEM Tutor: Assisted 75 minority students in underperforming schools and achieved a 90+% passing rate
Assisted public schools special education program (PALS) – Ysleta High School