Asbed Tashjian
* ***** ****** ( Framingham, Massachusetts 01701
Phone: 617-***-**** ( E-mail: **************@*******.***.***
~Mechanical Engineer~
Outstanding, goal oriented professional recently receiving a Bachelor of
Science in Mechanical Engineering, as well as a self-starter, sound team-
player, and not afraid of hard work to achieve goals. Views problems as
challenges to be met and resolved with a "can do" attitude. Seeking a
challenging entry-level position with an organization known for excellence
where education and skill can be utilized for growth and advancement.
Design ( Project Management ( Teamwork ( Schematics ( Manufacturing (
Assembly ( Scheduling (Gantt Charts)
Progress Reporting ( Budgeting ( Design Analysis & Synthesis ( Modeling (
Fabrication ( Testing
Cost Estimation ( Documentation ( Lathe/Milling Machines ( Fluent English,
Armenian & Arabic
~Education~
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell-Lowell, Massachusetts
Associate Degree in Engineering Design
Massachusetts Bay Community College-Wellesley, Massachusetts
~Academic Projects~
. Design of cams, gear trains, and control of mechanical devices. The
major project involved the design, analysis, manufacture, and dynamic
testing of a cam having specific performance requirements; computer-
aided design (CAD) and computer numerically controlled (CNC) milling
machines were applied.
. Design and kinematic analysis of linkages. This project involved
project management, teamwork, design, creation of shop-quality
drawings, manufacturing, and assembly, as well as performance testing
of a three-position double-dwell linkage. Schedules (Gantt charts),
progress reports, and final reports were submitted on time and within
budget.
. Capstone project-Designed and manufactured a motorcycle ambulance for
use in Peru. Participated in team efforts to develop conceptual
designs from functional requirements. Performed design analysis and
synthesis, modeling, fabrication, testing, cost estimating, and
documenting all of the components of the system design.
~Certification~
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Certification
~Experience~
Walden Behavioral Care, Waltham, Massachusetts
2006 to Present
Mental Health Counselor
. Accountable for providing direct patient care under the supervision of
a Registered Nurse or Program Director.
. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and
therapeutic milieu, including crisis intervention and assisting
patients with activities of daily living, behavior management, and
completion of assignments.
Nova Biomedical, Waltham, Massachusetts 2004 to 2006
Security Guard
~Technical Skills~
Microsoft Office Suite ( Pro/E 2009 ( Solid Works 2009 ( Cosmos ( Java (
HTML ( Flash ( Photoshop CS