Yousef Elhilu
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Phone: 661-***-****
E-Mail: ******.******@*****.***
Dear Sir or madam:
Please accept this letter and the accompanying resume as an expression of my interest in a
position with your organization.
As my resume indicates, I am currently at student at the University of California, Riverside and
I am expected to graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering. Before I leave my
undergraduate studies I would like to participate in an internship in which will better benefit
my future in becoming a mechanical engineer.
During the last four years, I have acquired a sound overall knowledge of leading edge
engineering principles, tools and practices with emphasis on designing, building and testing of
mechanical systems. In addition I have gained proficiencies with drafting and modeling
software including SoldWorks and Matlab.
Throughout my education, I have grown both scholastically and personally. As a member of
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, I’ve helped raise over $80,000 for City of Hope Cancer Research
Center during the last four years. I’ve been an active leader on campus holding positions in
organizations, including: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society of Hispanic
Professional Engineers and Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.
I am certain I could make significant contributions to your organization, and I would welcome
the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my education and abilities might best be
employed by your organization.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Yousef Elhilu
Yousef Elhilu
22318 Circle J Ranch
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Phone: 661-***-****
E-Mail: ******.******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
An intern position with a successful organization that can utilize my multiple skills as a
Mechanical Engineer in diverse industries.
EDUCATION
University of California, Riverside B.S. Mechanical Engineering (June 2012)
Relevant Coursework: Heat and Mass Transfer, Experimental Techniques, Machine Design,
Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Vibrations, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Numerical
Methods and Modeling, Engineering Circuit Analysis and Drafting.
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES
Matlab, Microsoft Office Suite, SolidWorks, HTML, LabView, MacOSX, Windows, Minitab
and Visual Basic.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity (Alpha Iota President)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
EXPERIENCE
Freeway Chevron (Summers of 2008-2011)
Phone: 661-***-****
Full time summer job, which I started in June of 2008. During my time a Freeway Chevron I
worked as a cashier and manager where I was in managed six employees. I provided quality
customer service and gained multi-tasking skills working in a fast-paced environment.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.