Aaron M. Townsend, EIT

**** ******** ******, ***. ***, Raleigh, NC 27612 abszdh@r.postjobfree.com 301-***-****

Entry-level engineering professional with strong academic background

CAREER OBJECTIVE

An Architectural Engineering major with a focus in construction management and energy conservation seeking

a position in Project Management. Long-term objective is to achieve professional engineering license and

manage major construction projects.

ACHIEVEMENTS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Engineering Intern through North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors

• Exemplary academic record. Dean’s List for 8 consecutive semesters.

• Strong communication and team-work skills; demonstrated background working well with students and

co-workers in one-on-one and group settings.

• First place award for project to design land development and layout for low income housing units

(single-family and senior) in Greensboro, NC, May 2011.

• Heavy course work in project management

• Proficient in Microsoft (Word, Project, Powerpoint, and Excel), SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Revit

• Excellent understanding of overall Design/Construction Integration process: planning, design, cost,

bidding, construction, and operation of buildings.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

North Carolina A&T State University 2009-2012

Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering Dean’s List, 2009 – 2011

Engineering Intern Certification, NCEES April 2012

Fundamentals of Engineering Examination

Montgomery College

Course work in Civil Engineering Dean’s List, 200*-****-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sun Dollar Energy, LLC Raleigh, NC. 3/13- present

Solar Panel Installer

• Installing photovoltaic systems on residential projects

• Organizing equipment and materials

Tower Engineering Professionals, Inc. Raleigh, NC. 7/12-2/13

Structural Engineer

• Analyzed the structural integrity of telecommunications towers and base foundations

• Communicated with project managers, tower manufacturers, Professional Engineers, and fellow EIT’s

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US Army Corps of Engineers. Champaign, IL. 5/11-7/11

Summer Intern, Environmental Branch at the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL).

• Researched public literature on Forward Operating Bases (FOB)

• Evaluated FOBs for efficiency and suggested possible solutions

• Prepared and delivered capstone presentation to Director of Research and engineering professionals

CAAE Department at NC A&T. Greensboro, NC. 9/10 – 5/12

Supplemental Instructor, for Solid Mechanics/ Calculus I/ Physics I

• Conducted personal and group tutoring sessions for students

• Emphasized core engineering principles contributing to the success of the students

Charlotte Russe. Wheaton, MD. 2/08-7/08

Sales Associate

• Assisted customers, managed sales, and maintained merchandise.

Melehy & Associates: Attorneys at Law. Silver Spring, MD. 10/06-5/07

Office Intern

• Organized legal files: hard copies and electronic, delivered bank deposits (cash and check), handled

business mail, and performed other administrative tasks as assigned.

EXTRACURRICULAR & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITES

Order of the Engineer Ceremony: February 24, 2012. A solemn obligation to oneself to uphold devotion to

the standards and dignity of the engineering profession.

ASHRAE, NC A&T Chapter: Spring 2011 and Fall 2011.

National Society of Black Engineers, NC A&T Chapter: Fall 2009, 2010.

Housing Greensboro: September 2010. Helped supervise renovation for outdoor deck. Taught fellow

volunteers carpentry methods for outdoor stair construction.

Habitat for Humanity and Habitat ReStore: January 2008, 2010. Helped load, unload, and organize

donations for resale.

Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field: 2003 – 2007. Sportsmanship Award, two-time MVP, Team Captain.

REFERENCES

Mr. Mike Gardner, PE Supervisor of Structures and Vise President of Tower Engineering Professionals.

Office: 919-***-****

Mr. Kurt Kinnevan Mentor during summer internship with CERL of US Army Corps of Engineers.

Mobile: 573-***-****

Dr. Sameer Hamoush Department Chair of CAAE at NC A&T SU.

Office: 336-***-****

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