Mechanical Engineer

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am successfully completing my final year at the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon. I currently hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 while pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and look to graduate in early May of 2018. During these four years of my college experience, I’ve taken advanced courses in upper level mathematics and physics. I have also, in line with my degree path, taken engineering spe- cific courses designed to be tastes of the profession. In my first semester, I was tasked with designing and building a prototype for a walking cane that stands on its own when not in use. I have taken a few courses that revolve around the computing software program, MATLAB, as well as the CAD program, SolidWorks. I have also been tasked with doing group and in- dependent research to simulate real world engineering projects. In these final two semesters, I am working with three other mechanical engineering students to complete our Senior Cap- stone design project. Our project is to create a sawmill for the hobbyist woodworker that is competitive with current market options and produced in accordance with the requests of a simulated client. These challenges have given me practical knowledge applicable to the real world of engineering.

Over the past five summers, I have held three laborer positions and acted as intern at two landscape companies. My goal during these summers was not about getting experience for a future career path. However, I learned valuable lessons about the importance of hard work and perseverance in some trying and difficult situations that I am applying to my studies in Portland. My respect for the men and women working these types of jobs cannot be under- stated.

Where the past summers I have taken temporary laborer positions, I am asking for a full-time position within the engineering field where I can learn as much as possible. Although I am mostly interested in mechanical engineering, I am seeking experience within any and all en- gineering disciplines before I make any decisions on a more specific career path. Although, at 21, I may be considered young and inexperienced for many positions, I have always been recognized as hard-working and always exceed expectations in all that I attempt. I appreciate any consideration for a position where I am able to work hard and develop in my chosen profession. Please note that I am attending the University of Portland full-time. Therefore, to comply with any coordination issues that may arise, I am available to interview by phone, Skype, or other video-conferencing program. Thank you very much for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Ryan J. Hedrick

Ryan J. Hedrick

480-***-**** *********@**.*** 2102 97th Drive SE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258 I am currently a student at the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon pursuing my undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering.

I am seeking full-time employment following my graduation in May of 2018. Work Experience

Laborer/groundskeeper/Assistant

May 2017-August 2017

Intern/field data collection/Assistant Operations Manager June 2016-August 2016

Intern/field data collection

June 2015-August 2015

Laborer/groundskeeper

-June 2014-August 2014

Laborer/Groundskeeper

June 2013-August 2013

Education

University of Portland, Portland, Oregon

- Mechanical Engineering (B.S.), Spring 2018

- 3.0 GPA

Mesquite High School, Gilbert, Arizona

- High School Diploma, Spring 2014

- 3.5 GPA

Skills

• Mature and Responsible

• Hard-working and Determined

• Cordial and Punctual

• Organized and Professional

• Committed Team Member

Proficiencies

• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, etc.)

• Adobe Creative Cloud (Pho-

toshop, Lightroom, etc.

• SolidWorks, MathWorks Matlab,

and LabView

• ESRI ArcGIS Mapping software

References

Nick Gaitano Branch Manager-South Bay at LandCare, LLC Office: 602-***-****

Cheryl Balbinot Executive Director of Operations at AAA Landscape Office: 602-***-****

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Many additional references can be provided upon request. Ryan J. Hedrick

480-***-**** *********@**.*** 2102 97th Drive SE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

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