Engineering Mechanical

Katherine Ellsworth-Brown

*** **** **. ? Clawson, MI 48017 ? 586-***-**** ? ********@***.***

Education

Michigan State University, Department of Material Science and Mechanics

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Material Science and Engineering

September 1996 to May 2001

o Courses include: Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Physical

Metallurgy, Design and Application of Engineering Materials, Polymeric

Materials, Ceramic and Refractory Materials, Composite Materials,

Failure Analysis, Deformation Mechanisms, Manufacturing Systems

Oakland University, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Degree: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, (with the

manufacturing processes option)

May 2002 to May 2005

o Courses include: Material Properties and Processes, Plastics

Processing Engineering, Polymeric Materials, Theory of Plasticity,

Lubrication, Friction and Wear, Machine Design

Objective

To obtain a career in the engineering sector which better corresponds with

my previously earned degrees that is challenging as well as rewarding.

Employment

Lehner Associates, Inc.

Clinton Twp., MI

Engineering Technician (August 2001 - Present)

o Development of boundary and topographic surveys, subdivision layouts,

site plans, final plats, ALTA's, plot plans and Exhibit drawings for

commercial, residential and industrial properties.

o Development of 2 and 3 dimensional engineering blue prints.

o Engineering design including roadways, utilities, grading, hydraulics,

sedimentation and erosion control, storm water, sanitary sewer, and

water main systems,

o Creation of proposal and submittal packages through direct dialogue with

clientele based on their requests and criteria set by governing

agencies.

o Direct contact with governing agencies (including local, county, and

state level) in the review, permitting and approval processes.

o Preparation and submittal of applications/forms including, but not

limited to, NPDES, MDEQ & MDOT.

o Assist in maintaining company archiving system.

o Assist other employees with minor IT/computer problems.

Michigan State University, Physical Plant, Engineering and Architectural

Services East Lansing, MI

Engineering Aide (October 1998 - August 2001)

o Development of 3-dimensional structural prints of campus buildings on

AutoCAD.

o Develop methods and procedures for updating campus utility maps,

drawings, and records.

o Develop procedures and standards for using GPS surveying

equipment.

o Train new students on software and procedures including locating,

surveying & updating campus records.

o Assist architects, engineers and university construction

representatives' design and construction projects.

o Extensively involved in National Collegiate CADD Conference

organization and production.

Air and Water Systems, Inc.

Waterford, MI

Engineering Aide (May 1998 - August 1998)

o Draw structural designs, heating and cooling equipment diagrams, and

control diagrams on AutoCAD.

Technical

Computer Skills: AutoCAD (release 12-2009), AutoCAD Civil 3D (2008-2009),

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Quattro Pro, Word

Perfect, UNIX, Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, XP, Vista, Hydroflow Storm Sewers,

MathCAD, Land Desktop, SoftDesk, Trimble Survey Office, Aspen Survey

software.

Technical Skills: Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), X-ray Analogy

equipment, Micro/Macrohardness testing, Radio Detection Equipment, Trimble

GPS surveying equipment, Laser Range Finder equipment.

References available upon request.

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