Cory S. Padilla
Contact Information: Home Phone: (906)
Amasa, MI 49903 Cell Phone: (906)
********@***.***
Objective: Mechanical Engineering graduate with international leadership
experience seeking a challenging position with
opportunities for professional development.
Education: Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
08/05-05/10
Anticipated Graduation 05/10
Major: Mechanical Engineering; Cumulative GPA 3.38
Certificate in Global Technological Leadership
Work ExSEL Program, Michigan Technological University
Experience: Student Coordinator 09/06-
05/10
? Utilized online surveying system to create ExSEL
participant survey
? Created databases to track historical data related to
program and
articles on student retention
? Entered data manually into tracking database and merge
data from other sources
? Supported day-to-day activities of program
General Motors, Saginaw, MI
Co-op, Quality Systems
09/08-012/08
? Developed product quality standards for two sub-
suppliers
? Developed a pin gauge that saved the company money
? Performed daily operations audits
? Provided statistics for various operations in order to
minimize downtime
General Motors, Saginaw, MI
Intern, Lost Foam Maintenance Division
05/07-08/07
? Collaborated with GM Reliability Engineers to minimize
plant
downtime and improve overall safety
? Managed maintenance inventory supplies in 40 cabinets
? Developed permanent housing for hydraulic hosing
supplies
? Shadowed supervisors to gain experience to serve as
acting supervisor
Computer Skills: ? Microsoft Office Suite ? Pro-
E/Wildfire ? MATLAB/Simulink
? AutoCAD ? Unigraphics/NX 7 ? Fluent
Leadership Pavlis Institute for Global Technological Leadership,
Experience: Michigan Technological University
Pilot Member
10/06-05/10
? Completed interdisciplinary leadership coursework and
attending
regular seminars sponsored by corporate representatives
? Traveled to Ghana for five weeks to identify future
cohort projects and analyze
effectiveness of projects directed at improving education
and sustainability
LeaderShape Institute
Participant
01/08
? Attended week-long leadership program focused on team
building,
goal setting and leading by example