Engineering Civil

Nicholas Alexander Varchetto

**********@*****.*** . 847-***-**** . 670 RANDI LANE . HOFFMAN

ESTATES, IL 60169 . 847-***-****

OBJECTIVE...CIVIL ENGINEERING

Profile

RECENT CIVIL ENGINEERING GRADUATE, enthusiastic and eager to embark on

chosen career path. Extensive experience following direction while

applying creative ideas to perform tasks at peak performance gained

through participation in high school varsity sports (football,

basketball, track) and college intramurals. Spark an easy rapport with

individuals from diverse backgrounds and personality styles. Developed a

clear and concise communication style through student tutoring sessions.

Engineering Knowledge

. AutoCAD-comprehensive knowledge; utilized extensively on Senior

Project.

. SAP-experience gained from steel and concrete design courses.

. MathCad-executed calculations for homework assignments and projects.

. Design Courses-Steel, Concrete, Wood, Masonry, Transportation,

Geotechnical.

. Registered EIT-eager to apply knowledge and skills as a Professional

Engineer.

Interpersonal Strengths

. Problem solving-apply lateral thinking and brainstorming techniques

to solve engineering problems.

. Strong leadership-decisive leader of Senior Design group; foster a

spirit of cooperation and teamwork.

. Articulate communication-experience speaking to large audiences and

delivering presentations to ACI group.

. Team development-share knowledge and encourage development of others

to achieve team goals.

. Computer skills-proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

. Professional work ethic-personable hard-worker; eagerly accepts

challenges and growth opportunities.

EDUCATION

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Fall 2009

B.S. in Civil Engineering - Structural Emphasis

EXPERIENCE

VILLAGE OF HOFFMAN ESTATES Summers 2007 & 2008

Field Engineering Intern

. Worked with contractors to solve onsite problems. Assisted in managing

contractors' work and schedule.

. Trained in all aspects of concrete testing and inspections.

. Built respected rapport with engineers and contractors.

. Designed foundation for village's new salt dome.

. Applied surveying skills to assist homeowners identify cost-efficient

solutions for yard drainage issues.

ACTIVITIES

ACI Purdue, West Lafayette, IN Spring 2006 - Fall 2009

Vice President

. Doubled membership through active recruitment initiatives.

. Provided leadership to ensure success of club activities, such as fund-

raisers, meeting presentations, and Spaghetti Bridge competition.

ASCE, West Lafayette, IN Fall 2007 - Fall 2009

Member

. Attended presentations by representatives of engineering firms such as

Thornton, Tomasetti, Kiewit, and HNTB Architecture to learn about new

technologies in the field of Civil Engineering.

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