Aaron M. Townsend, EIT
**** ******** ******, ***. ***, Raleigh, NC 27612 ***********@*******.*** 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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