Derek M. Paul

ac6vey@r.postjobfree.com, 267-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpaul19/

Education

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA Anticipated December 2018

Candidate for a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering GPA 3.6

Bucks County Community College, Newtown, PA September 2014 - September 2015

GPA 3.8

US Navy Electrician’s Mate Apprentice Technical Training, Great Lakes, IL August 2010 – Dec 2010

CHI Institute, Southampton, PA January 2007 - November 2007 GPA 3.7

Relevant Coursework: Electronics, Electromagnetics, Integrated Power Systems, Solid State Devices

Work Experience

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH May 2017 – Present Electrical Engineering Intern for Waterfront Support

Wrote technical work documents to help fix deficiencies on U.S. Navy submarines.

Designed laser measurement system for the brush wear on the 500kW ship service motor generator using SolidWorks.

Routinely navigated through technical drawings and manuals to resolve issues.

Gave updates in the form of PowerPoint presentations, establishing relationships with other departments.

United States Navy, Norfolk, VA June 2010 - June 2014 USS Abraham Lincoln

Served as an electrician specialist assigned to a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with a crew of over 5,000 people based in Norfolk, Virginia and deployed throughout the world

Responsibilities included corrective and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of 115volt/440volt lighting and distribution systems, motors, controllers, transformers, ventilation systems, portable/mobile electrical equipment, small boat electrical systems, and food service equipment.

Organized the calibration schedule of all temperature and pressure gauges throughout the ship, publishing the schedule using MS-Excel.

Routinely worked autonomously on scheduled preventive maintenance, meeting all deadlines and requirements.

Served as an emergency team electrician engaged in combating actual casualties and participating in weekly drills.

Skilled at interpreting electrical schematics, drawings, and facility and ship blueprints.

Security and Data Technologies, Newtown, PA November 2007 – June 2010 Fire Alarm Inspector

Responsible for preventive maintenance testing of fire alarm systems of commercial buildings such as hospitals, skyscrapers, and schools

Conducted testing of manual pull stations, smoke detectors, heat detectors, duct smoke detectors, and sprinkler equipment in a variety of locations.

Tested sound decibel levels of bells, horns, strobes, etc. to ensure they met all standards and requirements.

Interests: Science, traveling, playing the guitar, going on walks with my dog, football, comedy shows and concerts.