Alexander C. Kirchhoff
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Cary, NC
Profile
With over 4 years of experience in engineering and related fields, Mr.
Kirchhoff has gained experience and knowledge in many different fields
involving industrial and civil engineering. Alex Kirchhoff excels in
learning and applying new techniques and is proficient in both
research and on-site work. Mr. Kirchhoff is a leader but also knows
when leadership is not needed and must fall in line. Mr. Kirchhoff
applies himself in and out of the classroom and office but also
equally so on his hockey teams as a captain.
Experience
United States Army Apr 2012 -
May 2013
Military Policeman Khowst,
Afghanistan
. Served as a team leader and rifleman
. Conducted patrols and convoys in Southeastern Afghanistan
. Performed police transition training for the Afghan
Uniformed Police
. Performed logistics and supply duties at the squad and
platoon level
Smith Gardner Engineers Nov 2011 -
Aug 2013
Staff Engineer
Raleigh, NC
. Employed as a construction quality assurance engineer
. Conducted research for company level projects
. Assisted environmental scientists in collecting groundwater
samples
. Maintain fire safety standards in the Raleigh office
buildings
Caterpillar Inc. Sep 2011 - Nov
2011
Logistics/Supply Chain Staff
Sanford, NC
. Employed as an industrial engineer in the logistics and
supply chain group
. Designed new process for storing and maintaining skid steer
buckets
. Assisted packaging engineer to design new racks for parts
. Assisted manufacturing group in improving the assembly line
Nissan Manufacturing Plant Nov 2010 - May
2011
Intern
Smyrna, TN
. Project manager for intern group in body main assembly line
. LEAN Systems certification
. Six-Sigma certification
. Measured and presented hot fixes for variance in closures
Russell Chair Foundation Research Project Feb 2010 -
Dec 2010
Draftsman, Senior Designer
Murfreesboro, TN
. Drafted and assisted in the design of an electromagnetic
retrofit motor
. Milled parts and constructed working models for a prototype
. Created and implemented a schedule for the initial motor
test model
. Presented project details to local and state officials
Society of American Military Engineers June
2010 - June 2013
Volunteer Colorado Springs,
CO
. US Air Force Academy sponsored camp
. Trained and mentored future engineers and military
prospects
. Designated head of SAME Engineering and Construction Camp
Scholarship committee, March 2011
. Invited to be a mentor at the Navy Seabees camp, July 2011
United States Army Apr 2008 -
July 2009
Military Policeman
Baghdad, Iraq
. Served as a turret gunner and team leader
. Conducted combat patrols in Baghdad, Iraq
. Performed police transition training for the Iraqi Police
. Performed logistics and supply duties at the squad and
platoon level
Traylor Bros., Inc. May 2007 -
July 2007
Intern
Apex, NC
. Designed and created a database of recent significant jobs
. Drew schematics for a Sacramento, CA pipeline job
. Created new design for manhole access to Sacramento, CA
pipeline
Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelors of Science in Engineering Systems Technology
Emphasis on Operations and Project Management
Dean's List
Relevant Coursework
Lean Systems
Six-Sigma
Tennessee Technological University
Studied Civil Engineering
Emphasis on Structural Engineering, Minors in Mathematics
and Military Science - Honors College
Dean's List