KEVIN ALVAREZ
**** ******** ** ***** *****, CA **913
Phone: 619-***-**** Email: **************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/pub/kevin-alvarez/56/380/6b0
Upcoming San Diego State Undergraduate in BSME seeking
an entry level mechanical engineering position.
KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE AREAS
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Solid command of technologies, tools and best practices in designing mechanical equipment using MATLAB,
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SolidWorks/ LabVIEW and Pro/ENGINEER.
Strong team collaboration skills. Work closely with team members to achieve engineering goals.
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EDUCATION
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San Diego State University San Diego, CA
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SDSU ranked in the nation's best undergraduate mechanical engineering programs by US News and World Report's
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Americas Best Colleges 2012 "
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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Graduation Date May 2013
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Completed Courses in Major:
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Energy & Thermal System Analysis/ Design, Automatic Control Systems, Design Powder Injection Molding,
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Thermodynamics, Control Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Computer Program Application
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Senior Design Project (6/2012 to Present): REACH Engineer Intern
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Co desiged fingers and back lock mechanism for project functional improvement
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Put in over 50+ hours in research and development utilizing solid works/ plastic 3D printer/water jet cutting machine
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Contributed idea for change in handle design that is expected to improve comfort and safety when gripping
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Developed and architected a project that can possibly enhance prostetic development with 3 other members
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VOLUNTEER & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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Volunteered 2 months at Sharp Hospital providing care and assistance to general Chula Vista community
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Served as AB Samahan Filipino American Organization Coordinator raising $12000 and leading 300 members to
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produce a high quality production resulting in FIL AM cultural awareness
Donated a considerable amount of hours to the "WeLoveU" supporting beach cleanups in Mission Bay and blood drives
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through American Red cross
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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Johns Incredible Pizza (Server) 06/2011 to 06/2012
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Maintained multiple dining rooms and proficiently boosted restaurant sales
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Received numerous honorable mentions for customer service
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Hollister Company (Customer Service) 02/2008 to 02/2009
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Orientated and trained multiple individuals throughout a 12 month period
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Aided in store fraud prevention
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Rotated through various customer service positions
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