Engineering Assistant

ALEXANDER T. MATHEWS

*** ******** *** *** **** State College, PA 16801 **********@*****.*** 484-***-****

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

College of Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Graduation: May 2018, (GPA: 3.35/4.00)

Minors: Math and Engineering Mechanics

Dean’s List Summer 2014 through Spring 2016

Relevant Courses

Senior Design Course: project that required the manufacturing of a test rig requiring multiple sources of knowledge from college courses

Engineering Mechanics Courses: displayed various techniques and equations of stress/strain on objects

Bio-thermodynamics: understanding heat transfers in various systems, and structures through mathematical calculations and simulations in Comsol

Biomedical Instrumentation: Circuit board analysis with hands on experience along with understanding various circuit board systems including resistors and various biomedical equipment

Advance Calculus: combination of matrices, triple integrals, ordinary differential equations interwoven to solve various problems and situations including heat transfer

Biofluid Mechanics: physics and mechanical properties of fluid flow acting along pipes and arteries

Relevant Skills

Proficient in operating various software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Solidworks, Comsol and Matlab

Machining components for a senior design project such an aluminum and wood

Knowledge of creating models utilizing Solidworks while running various models through various simulations such as heating transfer, stress and more utilizing Comsol

WORK EXPERIENCE

Penn State Center of Performing Arts, State College, PA

Ticket Salesman September 2014–Present

Sell tickets to various shows and through a computer system

Communicate with customers in person and over the phone

Navigate through Ticketmaster software to sell tickets

Promoted to supervisory for various performances and shows

Activities

Penn State Athletic Bands

Penn State Marching Blue Band August 2014-Present

Audition on a yearly basis as a requirement of membership for returning students

Broadens leadership skills, develops strong discipline for excellence and group dynamics working with a large diverse organization of students

Practice is a minimum of 20 hours a week, excluding additional performances such as representing Penn State at Bowl Games, numerous away football games, home football game, parades, and special performances

Section Leader/Guide

One of four leaders responsible for the trombone section which consists of 36 members

Responsible for music memorization through check-offs, various meetings with the band director, inspecting uniforms and to drive inspiration and success from fellow band members

Penn State Pride of the Lions

During the spring semester to retain Blue Band performance level for the next season

Traveled to and performed at multiple NIT tournaments and the NCAA championship in support of the team’s post-season competitions

Penn State Hockey Band

A small select group of individuals chosen to participate in men’s hockey games including the 2017 championship game

Orthodox Christian Fellowship August 2014-Present

An organization that allows me to cooperate with a group of brilliant individuals

Learning Assistant for Chemistry Principle II January 2016-Present

Assist in to the development/improvement of knowledge for students taking Chemistry Principle II

Biomedical Engineering Society September 2016-Present

Participate in various social events with fellow BME majors to exchange information regarding careers

Linkedin Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-mathews-140145106

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