NIKOLAS ALBERGARIA
Fall River, MA 02723
774-***-**** ab0qd6@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE:
A full-time position practicing Mechanical Engineering.
EDUCATION:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal-Fluid
Concentration: October 2013
RELEVANT COURSES:
Automotive Materials and Process Design, Kinematics of Mechanisms,
Material Selection & Manufacturing Processing.
PROJECTS:
Kinematics of Mechanisms, WPI, Worcester, January 2013 - March 2013
Designed four-bar mechanism for a coin-operated "kiddie ride" that provided
creative, yet safe motion for specified occupants.
Specified design and material constraints that would ensure profitability
and reliability for potential customers.
Wrote professional report that mapped out the design process and organized
data for the group of four.
Major Qualifying Project, WPI, Worcester, MA, August 2009 - March
2010
Determined effect of various body position and angles on the dynamics of
gas emboli in the human vascular system.
Worked in a team of three to record data from a model of microvasculature;
analyzed data using Microsoft Excel.
Developed presentation and professional report on results.
Interactive Qualifying Project, EPOCA, Worcester, MA, August 2008 -
March 2009
Worked with team of four to develop a manufacturing process for the
conversion of used cooking oil into usable biodiesel fuel.
Researched the market feasibility for a biodiesel business in the greater
Worcester area.
Communicated research, progress and ideas for improvement to company
leaders through weekly meetings and a professional report.
SKILLS:
Equipment: Hand and power tools, pneumatic tools, familiar with CNC
machine processes.
Software: Microsoft Office, ProEngineer, CES Selector, MATLAB
Languages: Portuguese (fluent)
Certifications: SixSigma White Belt, currently training for Yellow
Belt.
WORK HISTORY:
Bartender/Waiter, Sagres Restaurant, Fall River, MA, June 2003 -
present
Responsible for maintaining supply of various beverages, cost
analysis and product selection.
Line Cook, Stoneforge Publick House, Raynham, MA January 2012 - May
2012
Collaborated with supervisor on product selection, cost
analysis and quality assessment.
Professional Online Poker Player, Self-Employed, May 2009 - April
2011
$253,103 in career tournament winnings; 71% Return on
Investment over 10,825 games
Delivery Driver, Abrite Quality Cleaners, Fall River, MA, May -
August 2005-2008.
Delivered dry cleaning and laundry to clients in southern New
England.