Engineering Executive

William Douglas King, II

502-***-**** *************@*****.***

Objective:

To secure an entry-level biomedical-related engineering position utilizing my problem-solving, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Education:

B. S., Biomedical Engineering, Graduated with Honors (Honors College), University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, May 2018; GPA: 3.3 / 4.0

Field-Related Work Experience:

Cardiovascular Innovation Institute Louisville, KY May 2015 – August 2015

Research Intern, Advanced Heart Failure Research (AHFR) Team

Performed western blots comparing protein content of heart-failure to healthy bovine cardiac tissue.

Assisted AHFR team with surgical studies (cardiac embolism, VAD implantation, necropsy); duties included monitoring vital signs, infusing fluids, operating fluoroscopy equipment with contrast media, obtaining biological samples, and preparing the operating room.

Attended weekly meetings to discuss study findings as well as the pathophysiology and treatment of congestive heart failure.

Cardiovascular Innovation Institute Louisville, KY June 2014 – August 2014

Post-Operative Care Attendant, AHFR Team

Served as a 24/7 attendant to provide animal intensive care and husbandry (calves).

Prepared and administered drug solutions, performed blood and urine tests, collaborated with large-animal veterinarians, and kept meticulous records of animal behavior and study information in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice standards.

Other Work Experience:

Server Publico Kitchen & Tap Columbia, SC January 2018 – present

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Columbia, SC June 2017 – December 2017

Turnover Crew, Green Crossing Apartments Columbia, SC July 2016 – August 2016

Lifeguard Hunting Creek Country Club Prospect, KY May – August 2012, 2013

Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center Louisville, KY May 2011 – August 2011

Leadership Experience and Awards:

Cooper Scholarship, University of South Carolina (merit-based tuition support)

Polston Family Engineering Endowed Scholarship, University of South Carolina (based on academic success)

Dean’s List, College of Engineering and Computing, University of South Carolina

Scholarship Chairman, Executive Committee, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Fall 2015 - Spring 2016

Mentored fraternity brothers as needed to ensure optimal academic performance.

Implemented an in-house tutoring program, resulting in a highest average GPA among all university fraternities for the 2015-16 school year.

Technical Skills:

Some experience with Python, MATLAB, COMSOL, AutoCAD, CREO software

Molecular biology laboratory techniques (micropipettes, blots, gel electrophoresis, etc.)

Soldering and breadboard configuration

Utilization of basic healthcare equipment (stethoscope, pressure cuffs, thermometers, syringes, IVs, etc.)

Scientific data recordkeeping

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