Engineering Assistant

Michael Wozniak

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OBJECTIVE

To acquire a hands-on, challenging position that will use technical and leadership skills to improve the

environment while working in a team setting with the availability for growth.

EDUCATION

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering May 2009

Ecosystems Engineering specialization, 3.19/4.0 GPA

Capstone Design Project: Wastewater minimization in Food Processing Presented May 2008

Client: Leelanau Fruit Company. Emphasis on complete design process from problem identification.

Worked in a team of four to design a solution to minimize water use during processing.

EXPERIENCE

Construction Engineering Technician, Eaton County Road Commission May - December 2008

Surveyed county roads using total stations, G.P.S., and levels.

Inspected private contractors work to ensure quality in accordance with plans and specifications.

Collected and tested soils and aggregates, both in the field and laboratory.

Reported traffic data collection through field set up, monitoring, data retrieval, and report generation.

Assisted in design and preparation of plans, proposals, estimates, and specification for future projects.

Research Assistant, Dr. Steven Safferman, MSU Biosystems Engineering Sept 2006 - Dec 2007

Researched and evaluated media effectiveness to remove phosphorus from wastewater.

Designed winterization of phosphorus extraction equipment.

Compiled data and prepared schematics to summarize media efficiency.

Maintenance, Assistant Supervisor, MSU South Complex Residence Halls January 2005 – Present

Supervise the overall care and appearance of facilities to residents’ satisfaction.

Repair mechanical systems and equipment including water softeners, plumbing, and building security.

Responsible for leading and organizing a five-person team.

Student supervisor of year award recipient

After School Programmer, Ingham County MSU Extension, 4-H January – June 2007

Organized interactive lessons to engage children in environmental problem solving.

Held office hours, responsible for preparing lesson plans for approval 2 weeks before the class date.

Led groups of 10 to 20 children between the ages of 8 and 15.

LEADERSHIP

American Society Agricultural and Biological Engineers, Member August 2004 – August 2008

Biosystems Engineering Student Club, Member August 2004 – May 2008

4-H Counselor Saginaw County MSU Extension, Head Chaperone June 2007 – Aug 2008

Provided senior leadership role for junior counselors as a mentor and disciplinarian.

Led the sixty member camp in activities, commencements and announcements.

SKILLS

Proficient in MS Project, MatLab and AutoCAD - 2D and 3D, Microstation, HEC-HMS

OSHA HAZWOPPER 40 certified

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