JOSEPH I. NJOKU.
Las Vegas, NV 89129
Email: ************@*****.***
Phone: 702-***-****
Professional Summary
A Mechanical Engineer with experience in project management, maintenance,
production, operation, teaching, research and engineering construction. Skilled in managing a
variety of tasks and heavy schedule. A good communicator, motivator and skillful user of
computer technology such as Microsoft word and excel spreadsheet. Earns the respect, loyalty
and support of students and associates of diverse cultures.
Experience
1. Math and Physics Tutor, College of Southern Nevada, Cheyenne Campus Las Vegas, NV,
January 2010 – Present.
Enjoys helping student with diverse academic strengths to overcome their scholastic deficiencies
through one – on – one tutoring
2. Substitute teacher in math and science, Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools, Winston
Salem, North Carolina. 2005 – 2009.
3. Senior Lecturer, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria. 1993 –
2005
Acted as Head of Department for the Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1999 -2001.
Had the experience of hiring, training, supervising, coaching and evaluating staff and students of
diverse population.
4. Chief Mechanical Engineer, Nigerian Railway Corporation, Enugu. Plans, schedules and
directs maintenance of locomotives, rolling stock (Freight Cars and Passenger Cars) and
Facilities to ensure safe and cost effective operations. Schedules testing and inspection of various
railroad rolling stock equipments to determine their capabilities and limitations. Performs data
analyses of railroad inspections to determine possible cause of railroad derailments, collisions,
and other railroad accidents and incidents and make recommendations in compliance to the
relevant Federal safety regulations.
Performs narrative reports and communicate information pertaining to motive power and
equipment for optimal and safe railroad operation throughout the eastern division under my
supervision.
Accomplished optimal Locomotive and Rolling Stock availability, safe performance, and good
management of budget.
Achievements
Maximized and sustained optimal condition of all physical facilities. Maintained high morale of
the management and staff of my department, and achieved high productivity.
Education
B. Sc, Mechanical Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria . 1978
M. Sc, Building Services, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Nigeria . 1985
MBA, Project Management, University of Phoenix, (in progress, expected completion date:
11/08/2013)
Professional Affiliations
Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers. 1990
Registered Engineer, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria. 1990
References:
1. Dr. Mohamed Miah, Professor in Quantitative Reasoning in Business, University of
Phoenix, 7961 Deer Spring Way, Las Vegas NV Phone: 702-***-**** Email:
*****@*****.*******.***
2. Mr. Eugene Kaufman, Professor in Economics, University of Phoenix, 7961 Deer Spring
Way, Las Vegas NV Email: ********@*****.*******.*** Phone: 702-***-****
3. Mr. Daniel Stark, Professor in Leadership in Business, University of Phoenix, 7961 Deer
Spring Way, Las Vegas NV Email: *****@*****.*******.*** Phone: 702-***-****
4. Dr. Charles C. Okeke, Professor of Economics, and Dean, School of Education,
Behavioral & Social Sciences, College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas. Phone: 702-651-
7425 Email: *******.*****@***.***