ADAMA SIDIBE
*** ********* ***** *, ******, IL **115 H: 815-***-**** C: 323-***-**** *******@***.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
R esults -oriented Mechanical Engineer with a hands -on approach to tackling projects and accomplishing
goals. Creative and able to provide technically feasible solutions to engineering problems. Fast learner with
t he ability to hit the ground running and deliver quality results in a timely manner. Fluent in English, French
and Bambara.
SKILLS
Complex problem solving Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
C omponent functions and testing requirements A dobe Photoshop
Advanced critical thinking P ro Engineering Design
Quick learner Matlab
Team leadership Mathcad
Works well in diverse team environment Fluency in French, English, Bambara
Technical problem -solving Strong decision maker
WORK HISTORY
R&D Engineer, 0 4/2014 to 1 2/2014
Burgess Norton – Geneva, IL
Coordinated all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication and
operation of product designs.
Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer -generated reports.
Specified system components and directed product modifications to ensure conformance with engineering
design and performance specifications.
C ompleted project mechanical design while providing technical solutions feedback.
Conducted research that tests and analyzes the feasibilit y, design, operation and performance of
equipment, components and systems.
Promoted and implemented process improvements company -wide.
Performed Grinding Evaluation Studies for Rz 0.5 development
Mechanical Engineering Intern, 0 6/2013 t o 0 8/2013
Northern Illinois University – Dekalb, IL
Performed on -site field surveys and wrote technical narratives in an efficient and timely manner
Led labs with middle school and high school teachers around Illinois and Wisconsin
Hands-on experience with manufacturing of composite and material testing
Inventory in Structure/Properties and Material Analysis
S ales Associ ate, 1 2/2010 to 0 5/2013
Vector Marketing – DeKalb, IL
Presented Cutco products for sale directly to the consumer, through preset appointments.
Filling and submitting customer orders.
Identifying potential customers through personal referral and lead generation, then scheduling
appointments.
Reviewing personal performance with the local office manager at weekly meetings.
Attended advanced training workshops and conferences on personal sales techniques, consumer behavior,
time management, and effective communication.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science : M echanical Engineering, 2 014
Northern Illinois University - D eKalb, IL
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Illinois Dollars for Scholars Winner 좴 Illinois
Lincoln Land Legend Meyer Peace Award
General Assembly Award 좴 Northern Illinois University Forward Together Forward Finalist
MEMBERSHIPS
National Society of Black Engineers Aerospace Design Team Sigma Alpha Mu Engineers Without
Borders Philippine Youth Leadership Program African Stude nt Association