Samuel J. Placette
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Education:
o Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
o Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
o Credit hours: 110 hours (Senior)
o 3.75 G.P.A.
o Expected Graduation: May 2015
Work Experience:
Pine Cove Bluffs Christian Camps Wrangler
May 2014-August 2014
o Labored in a barn with horses for family programs
Reference:Michael Moore
o Cleaned after, groomed, saddled and rode horses daily
Barn Manager
o Demonstrated personality skills to build relationships with
families 318-***-****
o Participated in food serving, project work, and character
development
Luby's, Port Arthur TX: Server May
2013-August 2013
o Specialized in food service, and furnishing
Reference: Tyler Louviere
o Maintained and sterilized food areas
Assistant Manager
o Displayed warm personality in greeting and serving
Engineering Experience:
o Senior Design Project: Competing in
design of a fuel-efficient car prototype
o Equipment Knowledge: Operational and
knowledge experience in pumps, pipe flow,
heat exchangers, fans, strain gages, and steel
treatment.
o CNC Machine and Machining Lathe : Ability to Operate
o Creo Parametric 2.0: Efficient in
Design
o Projects (Reports and Presentations): Thoroughly researched
Cooling Towers, Aerogels, Rocket
Propulsion, Railguns, and Four-Bar
Mechanisms
o Mechanical Design: Created and
modeled a mechanical hay fork
Innovated a mechanical lift for handicapped
individuals to enter vehicles
Awards and Honors:
o 2013 Engineering Ambassador: Represented Lamar Engineering
College through service
o Mirabeau Scholarship: Granted Lamar
University's highest scholarship
o Phi Kappa Phi Honors' Society: Inducted for academic
excellence
o Lamar University Honors' College: Participating 4-year member
o Dean's Engineering: Bestowed six straight
semesters for academic excellence
Organizations:
o Lamar Tennis Club: Managed team as Captain and President with
teaching and administration skills
o Society of Mechanical Engineers: Active Two-Year Member
o Honors' Student Association Peer Mentoring: Advises young students
with comfort and leadership
o Release Student Ministry: Counsels students and admin member
o Society of Women's Engineering Fall 2013 Conference: Attended