Mechanical Engineer

Phillip Cano

**** *. ******* ***** 630-***-****

Palatine, Illinois 60067 **********@*****.***

Objective: I am a well-rounded student-athlete, graduating in May 2015, and am ready to contribute to your company’s success by applying my

innovative skills in a mechanical engineering position.

Education:

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL May 2015

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

IIT Heald University Scholarship

Project Lead the Way Engineering Scholarship

IIT Cross Country/Track Athletic Scholarship

Relevant Courses: Computer Aided Design, Heat and Mass Transfer, Thermodynamics, Manufacturing Processes, Design for Innovation, Fluid

Mechanics, Systems and Controls, Design of Mechanical Systems, Design of Thermal Systems

Software Proficiency: AutoDesk Inventor, HyperMesh, Abaqus, Matlab, Excel, Google Apps

Professional Engineering Experience:

Mechanical Engineering Internship (2nd of 2) June 2014 – August 2014

Shaw Industries Group, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company shawfloors.com

Led a computer programming project using Google Apps to enhance data input methods

Acquired experience in JavaScript code to convert MS Excel Macros to Google Sheet Scripts

Received Six Sigma Yellow Belt training and learned Lean Manufacturing principles

Mechanical Engineering Internship (1st of 2) June 2013 – August

2013

Shaw Industries Group, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company shawfloors.com

Led a robotics research project to assess viable options for future automated processes

Implemented Six Sigma strategies, such as DMAIC, to eliminate inefficient procedures

Organized and analyzed company expense reports to determine potential cost reductions

Leadership Experience:

Black Knight November 2013 – Present

IIT President Student Advisory Committee

Hand-picked by IIT President to contribute on matters that affect students and staff

Communicate both positive and negative feedback to the committee about campus issues

Learn how to properly implement IIT’s vision and pass on university values to others

Co-President and Active Member August 2012 – May 2014

IIT Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

Collaborated with students and faculty to lay the foundation for our mission and goals

Led student-athletes through the university’s transition to a new national division of athletics

Encouraged athletes to offer input on athletic department rules, regulations and policies

Co-Captain August 2012 – May 2014

IIT Varsity Cross Country and Track Teams

Motivated fellow teammates to work hard and reach individual and team goals

Assisted head coach in monitoring team training and progress

Planned team events to maintain team cohesiveness

Marketing Executive Chair and Alumni Advisor January 2012 – April 2013

TEDxIIT

TED is a non-profit organization devoted to spreading ideas via forums and speeches

Helped organize independent TEDx events to share ideas within the IIT community

Served as an Alumni Advisor to aid new members and spread awareness of TED

Achievements:

Awarded 1st place project for Human Centered Design in IIT’s 2014 InterProfessional Program

Awarded Team’s Most Valuable Runner for the IIT Cross Country team during the 2013 season

Hold six individual IIT school records in the 400M, 400M Hurdles, 600M, 800M and 1000M events

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