Raymond Nyhuis
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EDUCATION
Quinnipiac University, School of Engineering, Hamden, CT May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics, Cumulative GPA: 3.96
Honors: Dean’s List 2014 – 2018, Summa Cum Laude
Awards: Quinnipiac Outstanding Academic Achievement Award 2017, Alumni Association Academic Achievement Award 2018
SKILLS
Computer: Experienced in Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, MATLAB, LabVIEW, AutoCAD, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop
Certifications: Water Safety Instructor, CPR, Volunteer Coaches S.A.F.E.T.Y.
Other Languages: Basic Spanish
EXPERIENCE
Biomedical Senior Design Project, Quinnipiac University Fall 2017 – Spring 2018
Design Engineer
Collaborated with Occupational Therapy Students to develop a new mobile arm support concept
Brainstormed new ways to help patients who suffer from hemiparesis by creating a device to assist their arm
3-D modeled a full-scale Mobile Arm Support to assist hand, elbow, and shoulder movement using braces, motors, and cables
Fabricated a working prototype of the Mobile Arm Support to test on actual hemiparesis patients
Quinnipiac Summer Research/Kickstarter, Hamden, CT Summer 2017
Co-Founder
Worked with an entrepreneurship professor to research and start a Kickstarter based on a new product idea
Created a product from the ground up, including 3-D models, prototypes, and promotional videos/pages
Designed and crafted in a fabrication lab to create a visual prototype with 3-D printers and various tools
Brian Trematore Plumbing and Heating, Inc. Fairfield, NJ Summer 2016
Intern
Reviewed and altered engineering drawings in the HVAC and plumbing field in coordination with team members
Developed operation and maintenance manuals for plumbing and heating equipment
Negotiated with vendors, contractors, and subcontractors to decide on large-scale purchases for presentation to supervisor
Gathered and organized information for legal proceedings regarding equipment purchases and installation procedures
MER 250 – Computer Aided Design Entrepreneurship Project, Quinnipiac University Fall 2015
Design Engineer
Worked with an entrepreneurship student to conceptualize and engineer an innovation to a hair care product
Designed a new product based on requirements set forth by the entrepreneur
Provided a 3-D model and fully dimensioned drawings of the product based on the entrepreneur’s ideas
Be Real Industries LLC, Ringwood, NJ Spring 2014 - Present
Co-Founder
Work with customers to modify, develop, and print T-shirts with custom decals
Maintain a website selling apparel and fulfilling custom clothing orders
Manage social media and consumer interaction for an apparel brand created with two team members
QUINNIPIAC INVOLVEMENT
Quinnipiac University Mechanical Engineering Student Chapter Fall 2017 – Spring 2018
Event Coordinator
Plan and host meetings and events for the Mechanical Engineering Student Chapter
Brainstorm events, contests, and activities related to mechanical engineering for the organization
Quinnipiac University Engineering Student Organization Spring 2015 –Spring 2018
Member
Meet multiple times a month to discuss engineering news and compete in engineering contests
INTERESTS
Entrepreneurship, Video editing, Technology, Inventing/Innovating, Sports Science, Snowboarding
VOLUNTEER WORK
Erskine Lakes 2008 - Present
Maintain and improved safety and cleanliness of beaches
Responsible for running fundraisers and family events