Engineering Mechanical

ZACHARY R. GRAY

Palatine, IL ***** 224-***-**** *******.****@*****.***

EDUCATION

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Expected May 2015

Minor in Business Fundamentals Grade point average: 3.501/4.00

WORK EXPERIENCE

Wi-Tronix, Bolingbrook, IL

Project Engineering Intern Summers 2013 & 2014

• Participated on an Advanced Application Business trip to St. Paul, Minnesota to interact with company client, Canadian National.

• Created a SolidWorks library of the majority of Wi-Tronix parts, designed a Fuel System Test Stand with interdisciplinary

cooperation between Wi-Tronix departments, and tested the housing of a Wi-Tronix Processing Unit (Wi-PU) to determine if the

implementation of a larger drill hole diameter would be beneficial.

• Implemented SolidWorks EPDM so that all part files for Wi-Tronix, including imported legacy files, were all together on one

consolidated server.

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN

Ambassador in Admissions and Tour Guide April 2012 – Present

• Responsible for fostering a one-on-one relationship with prospective students through congratulatory calls and campus tours.

Dedicated to delivering important information to prospective students while maintaining a comfortable, family-oriented

environment.

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN

Freshman Engineering Program Mentor August 2012 – Present

• Trusted to assist students during their freshman engineering course. General responsibilities include: answering classroom

questions, grading and other paperwork, and acting as liaison between students and the professor.

SKILLS

• Proficient in MatLab, SolidWorks, SolidWorks EPDM, Extra View, EES and Epicore.

• Manual machine tool and Haas CNC operation

• Strong communication, leadership and group organization skills.

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

President of Interfraternity Council January 2014 - Present

• Relied on to provide guidance and leadership to the presidents of all fraternities on campus, in charge of the promotion and

facilitation of interfraternity cooperation, support and governance.

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod World Relief August 2007 - Present

• Participant in mission work in Jacmel, Haiti creating opportunities for a local orphanage to partner with a Lutheran village church

while fostering one-on-one connections to orphans and missionaries.

Active Member of Sigma Chi, Iota Sigma Chapter

Tribune (Alumni Relations Chair) August 2013 – May 2014

Philanthropic Chair May 2012 – August 2013

• In charge of planning, organizing and executing community service events, keeping attendance records, and holding participants

accountable for participation, such as Sigma Chi Pancake dinner, Pack-a-thon, and others.

Order of Omega Greek Honorary Society August 2013 - Present

• Society whose purpose is to recognize and unite fraternity men and women who have achieved and maintained a high standard of

academic excellence and leadership within the Greek community.

Presidential Scholarship Recipient Received 2011 - Present

Noodles & Company Scholarship Recipient Received 2012

District 211 Foundation Scholarship Recipient Received 2011

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