Engineer Manager

GERARD A. RAU

**** ******* **., *** * Baton Rouge, LA 70808 504-***-**** *****@***.***

OBJECTIVE

Business Analyst

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Masters of Science in Analytics (expected graduation: May 2013). Skilled in data manipulation and gaining useful insights on

complex data sets. Project management experience that involved assessment, implementation and completion of large capital

projects. Results driven focus to complete projects on time and with desired management outcomes. A self-motivated team

player with excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

EDUCATION

Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANALYTICS May 2013

Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE May 2009

Major: Mechanical Engineering

CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Louisiana Engineer Intern #29646

ANALYTICS PROJECTS

Search Engine Marketing ROI, Customer: Shopperschoice.com

Team analyzed ad revenues, costs, conversion rates, and quality scores from Google Analytics and Adwords

Developed a system to sort 260,000+ unique observations into ten unique categories for easier analysis

EXPERIENCE

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Baton Rouge, LA and New Orleans, LA

ENGINEER INTERN 1 June 2010 Present

Implemented new contract and procedural standards to bring the engineering department of the Crescent City

Connection ferry services sector in line with standard DOTD operating procedures

Developed specifications and handled bids for multiple projects, including three large ferry dry docking projects, and

several smaller maintenance projects for the ferries such as engine repairs and thruster maintenance

Managed all projects within specified budget limits despite growing budget challenges

Completed several back logged projects including multiple projects left over from Hurricane Gustav

Moved to DOTD Equipment Section to assist the DOTD Equipment Manager in specification writing and

procurement of DOTD equipment needs

Currently assisting in reevaluation of DOTD equipment needs and collection of equipment usage data for more

effective equipment management

Intralox, LLC New Orleans, LA

INTERN JUNE 2008 AUGUST 2008, March 2010 June 2010

Developed simulations for plastic injection molding of parts using Moldex 3D software

Tested validity of data from simulation software against actual molding environment of the parts on the production

floor

Developed a software program to calculate the flow rates of the individual cooling channels in the plastic injection

molds for better understanding of cooling patterns in molds

Designed and help build a drill assembly to more easily assemble test parts for a test product design

Assisted with testing of products for uses in new applications based on potential customer requirements

KLPI 89.1 FM Louisiana Tech Radio Ruston, LA

MUSIC DIRECTOR AND DJ SEPTEMBER 2007 MARCH 2010

Submitted all reports to College Music Journal for music promotion tracking purposes

Contacted all relevant music promotion companies for updates on albums/artists they were promoting

Developed new standards for music tracking and reporting using NexGen music scheduler to increase reporting

accuracy

Trained several new members on broadcast rules, radio station operation procedures, and music guidelines

Worked with station executive staff to increase awareness and branding, and to increase listeners and community

support

SKILLS

Analytics Software: Proficient in various SAS modules (base coding, enterprise miner, and enterprise guide),

EViews 7, limited SPSS knowledge

Database: Knowledge of 2008 SQL Server R2 and SQL coding

Engineering Software: Knowledge of ProEngineer, SolidWorks, and ANSYS FEA. Limited experience with

MicroStation.

Computer: Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

ACTIVITIES

Member of LSU chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon honors society for economics March 2012

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