Manager Engineering

April R. Amaral

**-** **** ** *******, NY *****

774-***-**** (cell)

************@*****.***

Summary:

My overall goal is to acquire practical real-world experience to enhance my college education. I am a reliable, hard worker who is

personable, quick learner and good at time management. Taking initiative and going above and beyond at exceeding expectations are

some of my best qualities.

Highlights:

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C++ and MatLAB Geometric dimensioning Attention to detail

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Skilled in COMSOL Water and steam systems Fast learner

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Skilled in SolidWorks Spring design expert Time management skills

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Highly skilled in 2D and 3D HVAC systems Excellent written and verbal

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AutoCAD communication techniques

Organized

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Hydraulic and pneumatic Proficient in Microsoft

Dependability

Office Suit

Accomplishments:

Senor Capstone Design Project “Team Punch Force”

• Design of a punch force sensor by placing an accelerometer in a boxing glove

• Measures the acceleration of a single punch

• Calculate the results with measured arm mass of a punch to obtain the force

Multidisciplinary Modeling Class Project “Flute Model”

• 2D Model of inside cross-section of a flute using COMSOL

• Using Pressure Acoustics physics to determine Eigen-frequencies

Engineering Practice Class Project “The Smart Streetlight”

• Revolutionary idea that could save energy in the future

• Prototype uses an infrared sensor to determine the traffic volume of each street

• Determines how long each light should be on in order to save energy

• The idea was honored at the School, Regional, and Statewide level in the Invention Convention

Engineering by Design Class Project “Acoustics and Design”

• Group was assigned a room and measured the background noise and transmission loss

• A solution was proposed to eliminate the issues to make the room a more comfortable working environment

Work Experience:

ARAMARK, The University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT Student Manager 09/09-present

• Overseeing numerous student workers

• Keeping track of inventory

• Closing duties: closing drawers, counting safe, and locking up the store

• Opening duties: holding meetings before shifts and making bank runs

Education:

University of Hartford, West Hartford. CT 09/09-05/14

Degree: Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Coursework in Product Design, Material Engineering and Design Engineering

Affiliations:

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHREA), University of Hartford Chapter Secretary

• Record minutes during meetings and executive board meetings

• Organize important Chapter documents

• Contact members about upcoming and current events

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), University of Hartford Chapter Vice President of Relations

• Promoting organization meetings around campus

• Contact outside organizations for fundraisers and speaker events

Phi Mu, Psi Beta Chapter, University of Hartford Alumni Liaison

• Planned 20th Anniversary Event

• Connected alumni with current collegiate members and helped with networking

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