David Calhoun
Corvallis, Oregon ***** • 503-***-**** • *****.*******.****@*****.***
Qualifications Profile
Solutions-oriented and highly motivated with ability to leverage strong training and experience while excelling in a Mechanical Engineering role.
Design and develop systems within defined requirements to meet short- and long-range goals.
Utilize knowledge of engineering practices and principles to make critical judgments.
Proven ability to perform comprehensive data analyses while estimating and optimizing costs.
Excellent collaboration and leadership ability with cross-functional teams.
Talent for quickly learning new information, procedures, and technologies.
Core Technologies
Environments:
Windows XP/7/10, MAC
Tools:
Microsoft Office Suite, MATLAB/SCILAB, Solidworks
Methodologies:
Modeling/CAD Analysis
Education and Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (12/2016)
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Operations and Management
Golden Gate University, San Francisco, California
Commercial Pilot Program in Aeronautical Science
Sierra Academy of Aeronautics
Certifications
Commercial Pilot (Airplane, Single- and Multi-Engine Land, Instrument Rating)
Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Experience Highlights
Allied Insurance, Clackamas, Oregon
Non-Injury Liability Adjuster, 9/2007 – 7/2010
Interfaced with clients to accurately calculate insurance coverage and liability, recommend damage adjusters, and arrange rental vehicles. Authorized to write checks for more than $5,000.
Praised by supervisor as hard-working for diligent commitment to customer service.
Horizon Airlines, Inc., Portland, Oregon
Operations Agent, 9/2002 – 9/2007
Coordinated, recorded, and displayed flight arrival and departure times and locations. Ensured timely and accurate communications between flight crews and ground, passenger service, fleet services, and maintenance personnel.
Acted as Ground Security Coordinator, then advanced to secondary Supervisor for Operations, Ground Service, and Passenger Service.
Consistently received highest marks of “Exceeds Expectations” or “Excellent” on performance reviews.
Ground Service Trainer, 7/1996 – 9/2002
Developed and led training classes for new Ramp Agents and recurrent Ramp, Passenger Service, and Cargo Agents. These duties were performed con-currently with Ramp Agent responsibilities.
Wrote training manual for computerized baggage tracking system, along with other training materials and syllabi.
Worked on team that created the deicing/anti-icing procedure for the Bombardier Dash-8 Q400 aircraft.
Additional experience as a Ramp Agent for Horizon Airlines, Inc.