Adrian D Sims
Knoxville, TN *7921
Cell#865-***-****
Objectives
My objective : Immediately obtain a full-time position and to continue education of B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at a nearby university, taking a class or two until completion.
Education
Bachelors of Science of Mechanical Engineering 15 hours remaining
Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN
Associates of Science with Mechanical Engineering Emphasis May 2011
Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville, TN
High School Diploma May 18, 2004
Karns High School Knoxville, TN
Byington Technology Center
East Tennessee Mechanical Contractors Knoxville, TN
Carpentry training
PSTCC Community College : Associates of Mechanical Engineering May
2011
Outstanding Student Award in Computer Aided-Drafting
2008 BIG Scholarship Award
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society of Two-Year Colleges
9th in regional Math Bowl Competition
Work History
Advantage Protection Security (9/04--) (UT Neyland Stadium) Knoxville, TN
Whirlpool Troubleshooter (4/05-9/05) Knoxville, TN
Assisted with recall/rework servicing over the phone
PBR, Automotive (10/05-2/06) Knoxville, TN
Machine operator for brake manufacturing
East Tennessee Mechanical Contractors - Axis, Inc - Knoxville Utilities Board Knoxville, TN
(7/2006-8/2006)
Assisted in Asbestos Abatement by operating a lift, and aiding in abatement process
Enrolled in a carpentry class, and built sheds for Habitat for Humanity
Department of Energy (DOE) Internship w/ REDE, Inc. Oak Ridge, TN
(4/2007-12/2008)
Managed the DOE warehouse; also, assisted with inventory
Solved Computer Technology problems for federal and contractor
employees
Involved with sensitive information destruction, and computer set-up
Computer programming using Visual Basic 2005-2008 versions
Inputting licensing information into CPU database
Premiere, Inc. (10/08-11/08) Oak Ridge, TN
A custodial company that contracts with the Department of Energy
Youthworks (Tennessee Valley Authority) (8/13-10/18) Knoxville, TN
This job was basically a custodial job; however, the HR manager at the time, Tyrone Scott,
was mentoring through the Youth works program to find new employees.
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Facilities Management Mechanical Engineering
Intern (11/13/2009-4/30/2010) Knoxville, TN
Produced mechanical, electrical, and security auto-cad drawings
Interpreted drawings and scope of work for other contractors.
Southeastern Service Company (3/14-8/14) Cookeville, TN
Custodial Services
Ficosa (8/14-6/15) Crossville, TN
Supply Chain Engineering Intern
Support to Supply Chain Engineer in lean manufacturing environment
Support to maintenance in lean manufacturing enviroment
Responsible for making sure parts on lines are correctly labeled/ matching Kanban
Make sure parts have proper and well calculated position on assembly lines
Helped with an idea to reduce overall Kanban card lost
Able to operate forklift if warehouse needs assistance
Used Microsoft Excel and Access to create Kanban cards
Responsible for train time logs
Responsible for train audits to make sure Kanban are properly placed on parts
Make sure Kanban cards are updated as well as in the system
Rexnord Link-Belt Bearings (8/15-12/15) Clinton, TN
Manufacturing Engineer.
Wrote Standards of Procedure for machinery: Internal Grinding, Race Grinding, Turning Machines (Acme, Mazak), Roller Grinders.
Wrote Troubleshooting Guides for machinery: Internal Grinding, Race Grinding, Turning Machines (Acme, Mazak), Roller Grinders.
Operated machines to write an effective troubleshooting guide.
Developed unique numbers for tooling for customs in a move to a foreign country.
Did metal stamping on machine tooling and inserts.
Communicated with operators to develop process parameters: speeds and feeds for machines.
Community Activities
Habitat for Humanity (http://knoxvillehabitatforhumanity.com/)
Did construction work as apart of carpentry class
Angelic Ministries Volunteer
Training
Lead abatement training
Asbestos abatement training
Confined spaces safety training
CPR/Standard First-Aid training
AutoCAD Hagerman Course
AutoCAD training provided through Tennessee Valley Authority
Qualifications
Competent in computer mechanics. Ability to build a CPU from power unit,
motherboard to cd-rom.
Typing speed 70 WPM (Took a typing class while in college).
Ability to utilize all programs within the Microsoft Office Suite.
AutoCAD training.
Solidworks
Ability to load software and hardware.
I am familiar with all current computer operating systems and as well as MS-DOS.
Served as a Financial Accountant at Bethesda Mission Deliverance Church.
Referances provided upon request