Austin B. Carr
Beverly, MA 01915
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EDUCATION_________________________________________________________________
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Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Graduation date: December 2006 GPA: 3.12
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE____________________________________________________
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Contract Manager, FLSmidth Inc.
Oct. 2008 to Sept. 2009
Mining Industry Equipment Supplier and Engineering Firm
. Simultaneously manage a number of multi-million dollar
projects from contract commencement to completion
. Maintain project budget while optimizing margins and
meeting all contract parameters
. Organize team meetings with engineering, procurement,
quality control, and expediting to resolve problems and
interface with the client to keep them informed of progress
. Provide monthly and quarterly financial and project
status reports to upper management
. Manage field service personnel throughout the erection
and commissioning of equipment
. Travel to customer site locations to hold commencement,
progress, and pre-erection meetings
Engineering / Production Planner, Precision Roll Grinders
Jan. 2007 to Sept. 2008
Industrial Roll Grinding, Machining, and Service Shop
. Acquire, plan and manage multiple machining projects
simultaneously
. Prepare service quotes and maintain project budgets
. Plan and write thorough procedures for shop duties
. Troubleshoot unforeseen challenges in machining and
dimensioning while working closely with customers and
machine operators
. Develop drawings and technical reports for a number of
machined parts
. Perform off-site business development and quality control
strategies
Machine Shop Apprentice, Penn State University
Aug. 2004 to Dec. 2006
Civil and Environmental Engineering Machine Shop
. Operate mill, lathe, drill press, band saw and other
various metal working machines
. Responsible for laboratory safety and environmental
waste removal and MSDS
. Interact with suppliers in ordering raw materials
Lab Technician Assistant, Penn State University
Aug. 2002 to May 2004
Plastics Engineering Lab
. Troubleshoot and repair plastic molding machinery
. Responsible for changing molds, mold teardowns and
rebuilds
. Organize and process data logs and paperwork
AWARDS &
MEMBERSHIPS_______________________________________________________________
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. FLSmidth People's Choice Award - For Above and
Beyond Service
. Penn State University Deans List
. Mentor, Penn State Engineering Mentorship Program
. Wilderness Emergency First Responder - New Jersey
Initial Response Team
SKILLS____________________________________________________________________
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. Proficient with computer programs including Excel, Word,
PowerPoint, Project, Outlook
. Worked with engineering software including CAD/CAM,
ANSYS, Pro Engineer, Matlab
. Excellent communication and customer relations skills
. Vastly knowledgeable in general mechanics and machinery
. Experienced in TIG and MIG welding and
the use of plasma cutters
REFERENCES________________________________________________________________
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Ken Boice, Senior Project Manager
FLSmidth Inc.
2040 Avenue C, Bethlehem, PA 18017
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Jack MacArthur, Operations Manager
FLSmidth Inc.
2040 Avenue C, Bethlehem, PA 18017
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Robert Snyder, HR Director
Precision Roll Grinders
6356 Chapmans Road, Allentown, PA 18106
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