Kevin Mendoza
Cambridge, MA 02141 **********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston MA
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology August 2009
Dean’s List, Merit Award Scholarship, GPA 3.2/4.0
SENIOR PROJECTS
Leg Rest for a Ski Lift Chair:
• Head Designer in project
• Individual parts were designed on Solid Works for easiest assembly
• Assisted in the construction and assembly of scale model for proof of concept
Automated Jet Ski Lift:
• Contributed towards ideas and final design of project
• Researched and ordered materials that would best suit project and environment
• Machinery knowledge and skills increased in the construction of a full size model
TECHNICAL AND LANGUAGE COMPETENCIES
Engineering: Welding, Casting, Machining
Design: Solid Works, Cosmos, AutoCAD, Matrix, Lab View
Devices: Lathe, Milling Machine, Drill Press, CNC, Vertical &
Horizontal Band Saw
Information Technology: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Adobe Reader
Language: Fluent writing and speaking in Spanish
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE:
Ferraz Shawmut, Newburyport, MA January 2008-May 2008
Mechanical Engineer (Co-op)
• Designed sand filler valve using Solid Works in order to avoid overfill of sand
• Redesigned old company products for time management reasons
• Maintained company product drawings
• Researched and developed alternative ideas to compare to the sand filler valve
• Read and used AutoCAD drawings through a program called the Matrix
Shaw Group, Cambridge, MA September 2008-January 2009
Piping Department (Co-op)
• Prepared a document control index of all project documents on excel
• Updated drawings from different engineering areas to a live document on a weekly basis
• Assisted with piping isometric production by preparing an isometric index, document
transmittal request, and file maintenance
• Re-drew vender vessel drawings using AutoCAD
SUPPORTING EXPERIENCE
The Brother Market, Cambridge, MA June 2001-Present
Assistant Manager
• Supervise and train future employees for daily operation
• Calculate profits daily
• Plan and organize location of aisle and products
• Provide high quality of customer services to customers
Cambridge Community Services, Cambridge, MA August 2003-July 2005
• Interviewed Boston politicians on the opinions of the Dream Act
• Served as an assistant teacher in an after school program at the King Open School
• Offered tutoring services to approximately 15 students in third to sixth grade
• Supervised recreational activities and planned arts and crafts activities
• Provided administrative support for the department
ASSOCIATIONS
Co-founder Member of National Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers
2006-2009
(Wentworth Chapter)
Member of National Society of Black Engineers (Wentworth Chapter) 2005-2006