R E S U M E
Daniel E. Brown Mail: *** Crescent Ave . Santa Maria, CA
93455
E-mail: abg3kq@r.postjobfree.com
Phone: 805-***-****
Education School: California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Mechanical Engineering Minor:
Music
Awarded: June 11, 2011
Cumulative GPA: 3.55
Computer Skills Technical: C++, PSpice, SolidWorks, MATLAB, EES,
Pro Tools HD
Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word
Engineering Projects
Senior Team Designed a dumbbell free weight drop-testing
Project: machine for GP Industries Inc. Our team
implemented the entire design, build, and test
process to produce a quality product. Documented
process in logbook.
Sound Design: Gained experience in Sound Engineering through
four Sound Design classes at Cal Poly. Involved
in recording, editing, and producing radio plays,
sound effects, drum tracks and song mixes.
Adapted Dart Designed a dart-throwing mechanism out of gears,
Thrower: parts and an electric motor that would propel a
plastic-tipped dart into a dart board.
Technical Writing: Completed feasibility report for Toyota to
determine how to develop their hybrid and future
hydrogen-powered vehicles in the US market.
Personal Computer Constructed a computer from the ground up through
Build: purchase and assembly of components.
Personal Completed project to customize 1999 GMC Sonoma to
Automotive: install K&N air intake and MagnaFlow cat-back
exhaust kit. Project increased personal knowledge
of importance of air flow to improve engine
functionality and performance.
Truss Bridge: Collaborated on a student team to compete in a
truss bridge weight holding competition.
Calculated mode of failure and computed maximum
loads.
Employment
May 2010 - Present Assistant Custodian, First Presbyterian Church,
San Luis Obispo, CA
Aug. 2010 - June Resident Advisor, Cal Poly State University, San
2011 Luis Obispo, CA
June 2009 - Sept. Construction Assistant, Private Contractor, Santa
2009 Maria, CA
June 2008 - Sept. Food Service Worker, Roadhouse Grill, Santa Maria,
2008 CA
June 2005 - Aug. Package Handler, FedEx Ground, Santa Maria, CA
2007
June 2004 - Sept. Office Assistant, City of Santa Maria Building &
2004 Planning Department, Santa Maria, CA
Community Service
Sept. 2000 - Volunteer Church Musician, Heritage Evangelical
Present Presbyterian Church, Orcutt, CA
Sept 2009 - June Campus Ministry Bible Study Leader, InterVarsity
2010 Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
Sept 2009 - June Missions Leader, Front Porch Cal Poly, San Luis
2010 Obispo, CA
March 2009 - June Foster Child Tutor, Solid Rock Ranch, Nipomo, CA
2010
Sept. 2007- June Youth Leader, Pacific Christian Church, Santa
2009 Maria, CA