High School Project

Lucas J. Suarez

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Fayetteville, NC 28314

910-***-****; ******.*****@*****.***

OBJECTIVE Ambitious college student seeking an entry level position in the field of civil engineering.

EDUCATION North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC GPA: 3.42

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Expected: May 2013

Waste Management Institute Certificate Expected: May 2013

Sat for Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Scheduled: April 2013

Six Sigma Certificate - Greenbelt

SENIOR First semester, Fall 2012, I had the role of locating and assessing the imp act of adjacent and surrounding

PROJECT sites on the four different sites provided for an amphitheatre and garden. I also worked on determining the

impact of floodplain on our potential sites due to its proximity. Second semester, Spring 2013, I am

responsible for designing the columns and footing of the structural component ; bleachers for a high school.

Both projects are object to the regulations and standards of the city of Greensboro, NC.

PROFESSIONAL NC A&T SU College of Engineering, Greensboro, NC January 2013-present

EXPERIENCE Undergraduate Research Assistant

Conducting structural research with Dr. Sunyi within the mechanical engineering department

Analyzing seismic events scaled for an active damper building

Using a flexible steel frame assembly and weighted cart to measure the lateral displacement

U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Wiesbaden, Germany June 2012-August 2012

Engineering Technician, Intern

Contributed to project development in the project management branch with the Advancing Minorities’

Interest in Engineering (AMIE) internship program within the Europe District

Displayed strong leadership and communication skills needed to execute various project activities for

the Foreign military sales and medical command programs

Prepared project management plans, solicitation packages, and government estimates

Initiated work requests, task orders, and consolidated bid schedules

NC A&T SU Center for Academic Excellence, Greensboro, NC October 2011-April 2012

Peer Tutor

Assisted NC A&T SU students comprehend concepts from math, and physics courses

Described step by step problem solving techniques

Learned the importance of communication of ideas, thoughts, and theories while maintaining attention

to the students’ learning strengths

SKILLS Computer: AutoCAD, ArcGIS, GeoStudio, MATLAB, Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Foreign Language: Fluent Spanish (Read, Write, Speak); Beginner Korean (Read, Write)

ACTIVITIES EF College Study Tours: Selected by the Engage2Be mentorship program director Dr. Teasley to have the

opportunity to travel to Spain May 2013 to observe historical architecture for eight days . With the

company of other students, I will learn about the influence of Spanish design and enrich my understanding

of another culture in visiting the cities of Barcelona & Madrid.

Society of Hispanic and Professional Engineers: 2012-2013 Treasurer; Member since 2009, managed the

budget for the High School Outreach Day event, and contributed to the organization of the 2010 sub-

regional conference

American Society of Civil Engineers: Member since 2010, attended the Carolina’s Conference in Clemson

with a sustainable infrastructure theme, assisted with design and construction of the concrete canoe

Alpha Delta Epsilon: North Carolina A&T State University Civil Engineering Honor Society, President,

led and organized the 2012 Induction Week and Ceremony for membership

Habitat for Greensboro: Assisted in the painting and aesthetics of a residence with NC A&T SU’s ASCE

Proposed & conducted a recycling audit with the Waste Management Institute ’s Aggie Recycle program

AWARDS

that was documented in the Greening Sustainability pamphlet

2012 Tomorrow Fund Scholarship Recipient

NC A&T SU’s Dean’s List from 2009-present

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