RYAN PORTER
**** ******* ********* *****, #****
Phone: 916-***-****
Los Angeles, CA 90045 Email:
*************@*****.***
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a full time mechanical engineering position.
EDUCATION
University of California, Santa Barbara
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Date of graduation: June
2011
Current GPA: 3.2 Dean's Honors - Spring 2008
Engineer-in-Training, California - May 2011
Related Coursework
- Advanced Strength of Materials - Vibrations -
Design and Analysis of Structures
- Thermodynamics/Heat Transfer - Control System Design
- Basic Electronic Circuits
- Fluid Mechanics - Mechanical Engineering Lab -
Mechanical Engineering Design
- Computer Interfacing - Statics -
Dynamics
- Manufacturing and Materials - Machine Shop -
Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing
Software Competencies
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Matlab, Abaqus, Mastercam, Microsoft Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Capstone Senior Design Project
Partnered with Northrop Grumman
. Worked with a team to design, analyze, test, and prototype a
passive dual axis deployment mechanism in accordance to
requirements given by Northrop Grumman.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Engineering Intern June
2010 - September 2010
Frank M. Booth Design Build Company
. Used AutoCAD and Excel to calculate the pressure drop and
frictional loss accrued in mechanical systems for various projects,
including the RagingWire Data Center and UC Davis Student Community
Center
. Assisted the engineering department with the design of mechanical
systems for the Rideout Memorial Hospital
. Supported the engineers in the field as they inspected projects
Dining Services Employee April
2008 - August 2008
UCSB Dining Commons
. Observed and adapted to customer wants and needs on a timely basis
. Worked while concurrently taking on a full academic schedule
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Isla Vista Tutoring Center Tutor
October 2009 - June 2010
. Taught elementary aged children fundamental reading and math skills
Assistant Coach of Youth Football July
2006 - October 2006
. Demonstrated management skills by leading a team of 40 members for the
El Dorado Hills Junior Trojans
LEADERSHIP INVOLVEMENT
Mechanical Engineering Design Project Team Leader
April 2010 - June 2010
. Organized weekly team meetings and delegated responsibilities to
team members so deadlines were met
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Small Group Leader
September 2008 - June 2010
. Prepared weekly seminars for a group of students and facilitated
discussion
Captain of the Sacramento South Optimist All-Star Football Team
June 2007 - July 2007
. Unanimously selected as the captain among the Sacramento area's best
players