Project Mechanical Engineering

Stephen R. Oliff

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Bristow, VA 20136

703-***-**** (cell) **********@*****.***

I am looking for an entry level Mechanical Engineering position that allows me to

OBJECTIVE:

exercise the fundamental engineering knowledge and problem solving skills I

obtained in my undergraduate experience.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2010

EDUCATION:

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech ME Senior Design Project: Electronically Steerable Speaker

EXPERIENCE:

Array, 2009-2010

• A year-long course in which students select a specific project and experience the

design process from problem definition to product realization and testing.

• As Head of Acoustic Design, I coordinated acoustic research efforts of group

members and designed two of the most integral components of the working

model: the beam-forming array pattern and the analog steering circuit.

• Gave a project summary and funding request presentation to the VT Student

Engineers’ Council and succeeded in our project receiving University funds in

the amount of $1300.

• Assembled and tested a working prototype. Our final design was very

successful and resulted in our project being selected by the ME department to

be continued in the upcoming year.

Taft Construction, Nokesville, Virginia

Laborer, Summer 2008

• Worked full time (often 50 hours/week) on structural renovation of Coles

Elementary School.

• Performed various tasks according to job demands: removing/replacing walls,

removing old insulation, operating machinery, etc.

Target Corporation, Gainesville, Virginia

Grocery Team Member, Summer 2007

• Worked part time between Spring and Fall semesters of college.

• Maintained organization and safety of the grocery area.

• Helped customers with location of products and provided assistance

to customers with disabilities.

Stephen R. Oliff

12703 Gartney Lane

Bristow, VA 20136

703-***-**** (cell) **********@*****.***

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• At least 12 credit hours of courses requiring concise communication of technical

data via formal report and/or oral presentation

• Ability to function in a team environment and/or work independently

• I am also proficient in the following programs:

AutoCAD AutoDesk Inventor

MATLAB/Simulink LabVIEW

Microsoft Office Suite

OTHER INTERESTS:

• Participated in service projects initiated by local church to aid less fortunate

families in Quebec, Canada and to aid tornado victims in Southern Virginia.

• Attended National Student Leadership Conference for engineering students at

University of Maryland

HONORS/MEMBERSHIPS:

• Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers

• Member, National Honor Society

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