MERT KOKTEN

832-***-**** ac4u3d@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/mert-kokten Grand Blanc, MI

MBA STUDENT SEEKING A MECHANICAL ENGINEERING POSITION

Multi-cultural professional with experience living and working in 19 countries with the ability to interact successfully with diverse people. Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Academic coursework in Engineering, Manufacturing Design, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Information Technology, Business & Leadership Communication.

Excellent communication skills including written and verbal fluency in English and Turkish. Conversational in Spanish.

Strong technical skills including Autodesk, AutoCAD, Mathcad, LabVIEW, Asana, Global Shop, MATLAB, Mathematica, SolidWorks, MS Project, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Catia, and 3D Design. Able to learn new programs quickly.

Professional experience working in a manufacturing environment with cross-function teams focused on producing quantifiable results.

Superior problem-solving and time-management abilities; adept at identifying the root cause of issues and implementing creative, targeted solutions.

Team spirited with effective communication and presentation skills, able to coordinate with management, vendors, and staff to achieve goals.

EDUCATION

WALSH COLLEGE Novi, Michigan Anticipate Degree September 2018

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE Houston, Texas 2016

Management and Corporate Leadership Certification

CUMHURIYET UNIVERSITY Sivas, Turkey 2014

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VCONVERTER Whitmore Lake, Michigan 2017-2018

Project Engineer Coop

Collaborated with change management and transition teams to implement training and integrate legacy systems with new systems and processes.

Monitored inventory levels, negotiated with vendors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of required products.

Responded to business requests for legacy billing information and answered questions about new policy.

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Effectively communicated project scope, schedule, and budget with both customers and contractors.

Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team to achieve project milestones.

Monitored project activities and advised staff of issues due to resource availability.

WALSH COLLEGE Troy, Michigan 2015-2017

Information Technology Help Desk 2017

Receive incoming calls from students and faculty providing first level technical support.

Maintain a strong business maturity and professionalism.

Maintain the ability to multi-task effectively and demonstrate time management skills.

Ability to master new technology quickly.

Assisted hundreds of students daily via email, phone, and in person; responsible for directing clients to appropriate department and answering all general questions.

Co-developed an improved, streamlined webpage for new users, receiving positive feedback from all users polled.

Library Assistant 2015-2016

Assisted students, staff, and faculty with finding resources and answering questions.

Ensured compliance to organizational standards.

ATERMIT Mersin, Turkey 2013-2014

Mechanical Engineer/Assistant Manager

Utilized SolidWorks CAD tools to design machining parts used for construction, and glass products.

Managed team of 10 including scheduling, delegating work plans, training, and monitoring quality of work.

Earned a reputation as a talented machinist and welder. Developed excellent fabrication and machine shop skills, completing all projects on time and to specifications.

Handled welding assignments that involved installing, repairing and fabricating materials (sheet metal, steel, tools, parts, doors, gates and more). Became adept at reading blueprints/drawings and fulfilling work orders.

Earned a reputation as a talented machinist and welder. Developed excellent fabrication and machine shop skills, completing all projects on time and to specifications.

Handled welding assignments that involved installing, repairing and fabricating materials (sheet metal, steel, tools, parts, doors, gates and more). Became adept at reading blueprints/drawings and fulfilling work orders.

Demonstrated advanced skills in operating equipment and machines including CNC machines, cutting machines and hydraulic presses for the fabrication of mechanical components.

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