hernan arias

Houston, Texas 832-***-**** ac4gq4@r.postjobfree.com:ac4gq4@r.postjobfree.com

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MECHANICAL ENGINEER IN TRAINING

Motivated bilingual Engineer in Training with strong analytical and process skills and a demonstrated knowledge base encompassing the entire spectrum of Mechanical Engineering. Exemplary educational qualifications including recent completion of a Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering Technology (ABET accredited) from the University of Houston. Highly adept in troubleshooting, time management, adapting to leading technology/equipment, with proven technical skill with industry tools. Outstanding presentation and communication skills, able to excel in a busy team environment.

EDUCATION

University of Houston – Houston, Texas: 2014-2017

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (GPA: 3.75)

Relevant Coursework: Heat Transfer, Computer Aided Drafting & Design, Thermodynamics, Statics, Advanced Design in Fluid Dynamics, Dynamics of Mechanisms, Strengths of Materials, Plant Design, Valve Design, Quality Control, Materials Technology, Automated Manufacturing Systems, Industrial Work Measurement, Materials and Processes, Pipeline Design

ENGINEERING PROJECTS

Woolly Houston, Texas 2016 – 2017

Senior Capstone Design – Lead Mechanical Engineer

Managed a cross-functional product development team of five, working in collaboration with multiple companies to engineer a solar powered motorized refrigerator. Directed our approach to address design targets, design standards, techniques, safety, and tools to support task performance. Awarded letter grade A for course.

Initiated idea to optimize energy efficiency via solar energy, achieving 23% increase according to test data.

Clarified Von Mises stress on various materials via FEA analysis and selected best cost-effective material and 20% of cost expenses reduced by reusing scraps and tools in machine shop.

Developed and tested various prototypes in thermal efficiency to achieve best output; cooler reached 40 F in 30 minutes.

Provided Gantt charts, cost projections analysis, BOM, and test results via Microsoft Project & Microsoft Excel.

Delivered presentations to 100+ college participants, academic advisors, and corporate leaders in engineering field.

AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) August 2016 - Present

Project Management Institute (PMI) May 2016 -Present

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) January 2014 – Present

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Autodesk, AutoCAD, ANSYS Workshop, CNC Programming, Orcina OrcaFlex, Everything 3D, PTC CREO Parametric, Mathcad, LabVIEW, Rhino, MATLAB, MS Project, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Basic Programming: Machining (Mill, Lathe, Basic hand tools, sheet metal fabrication, CNC operations)

VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE

Lowes Houston Disaster Recovery Team 2013 - 2017

Hurricane Harvey Houston Disaster Relief Volunteer 2017

EXPERIENCE

University of Houston Houston, Texas 2016 – 2017

Offshore Pipeline Design TA

Reviewed engineering drawings and developed cost-effective design solutions for hydrocarbon pipelines. Used limit-state based strength method; flow assured and material selection; pipelines stability, corrosion, and construction; inspection, monitoring, and maintenance.

Drafted detailed-drawings via AutoCAD of multiple equipment in compliance to codes, standards, and practices; API RP 1111.

Created 3D models using AVEVA PDMS from diagrams, and wrote technical reports regarding specifications, performance, assembly, layouts, and design conditions.

Simulated and assembled base models using Orcaflex and validated performance calculations via MathCAD.

Lowes Houston, Texas 2013-2017

Department Manager

Responsible for coaching, mentoring, training, and continually monitoring Customer Service Associates in my area.

Responsible for leading Customer Service Associates in other departments, as needed, to meet the demands of the store. This requires broad product knowledge and the ability to engage employees and customers across departments.

Manage daily activities of 12 hourly associates to ensure store goals were met.

Improved training, mentoring, and coaching of over 20 employees to further their careers with the company.

Awarded 2016 Lowes MVP for best overall performance at a national level.

Best Buy Houston, Texas 2012-2013

Sales Supervisor

Supported the direction of the General Manager in implementing sales action plans, monitoring business results, and driving execution of sales strategies.

Be an expert in your respective department and apply holistic knowledge to drive profitable outcomes.

Drive positive outcomes of key sales indicators within your department in support of Revenue, Margin, and NOP goals.

Motivate, coach, recognize, and performance manage employees to reach their full potential.

Walmart Houston, Texas 2010-2012

Electronics Department Manager

Assumed responsibility for ensuring customer service, supervising employees, enforcing company regulations, and taking care of various administrative tasks. Scheduled employees, delegated daily assignments, implemented promotional campaigns, tracked inventories, analyzed and reported sales data, and coordinated merchandise shipments.

Work hand-in-hand with sales associates to complete tasks.

Prepare and plan for upcoming events that will impact the department.

Communicate, take direction at all levels, and turn it into action.

Used basic math skills to maintain accurate inventory level.

LANGUAGES

English – Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking.

Spanish – Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking.

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