Takis Pifer
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Education
Dual-Enrollment, focus in engineering design graphics & CAD,
Northwestern Michigan College, 2003- 2005.
B.A. Physics-Mathematics, goal is to become a mechanical engineer,
Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor Mi, July 2008.
Post undergrad at Michigan Technological University in the fall of
2008. Helped to solidify and gain a field of reference on my B.A. This
also grants me continual study for a Masters of Science in Mechanical
Engineering, if I desire to do so in the future.
Experience
Orchard Machinery Operator, Spent 7 years at Kelly Orchards where I
worked as a supervisor, harvester, operator, and mechanic. We
harvested cherries and worked on machines ranging from Case, John
Deere, Shockwave, & OMC.
Internship, May 08- August 08. TranTek Automation Corporation.
Traverse City, Mi. Worked in fabrication and machine building of
automated machines for material handling, and automated robotic
assembly cells. I worked as a machine builder on a machine that
assembled grenade shells, as well as machines used in automotive
production.
4M Management, April 2009-August 2010 I work as network administrator,
and supervisor for route management. My tasks range from being a
programmer and technician to database development, graphic design. Our
company deals primarily with the management of telecom services,
ATM's, merchant service's machines, and real-estate.
Related Coursework
Calculus (1-3), modern university physics (1 & 2), linear algebra,
differential equations, engineering design graphics, AutoCAD 2005,
thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, mechanics of materials, materials
science, mechanical vibrations, statistics, circuits, Microsoft Access
database programming, etc.
Computer Skills
AutoCAD, MathCAD, Mini-Cad, Vector Works, Logger Pro, Blue Jay,
Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point,
Dream Weaver, PhotoDraw, Streets & Trips, etc.)
Honors and Activities
Honor Roll all of high school
Deans list Spring Arbor University Spring 07- Spring 08
Student Council President, 2005
National Honor Society 2002-2005
Class-D Individual State Champion, men's cross country 2005
Class-D Academic All-State Team Champions 2005
Ted Comdon Cross Country Award, 2007
2-Time NCCAA All-American, men's track, Spring Arbor University 2006 &
2007
#12 Ranked Men's Cross Country Team, NAIA 2005