Mechanical Engineering Project

William Paul

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University Park, PA 16801 267-***-****

Education

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY University Park, PA

College of Engineering Class of May 2015

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.15/4.00

Honors: Society of American Military Engineers Scholarship Dean’s List Abby Sutherland Academic

Scholarship Penn Stater Award

Relevant Experience

AMEC Environment & Infrastructure Hamilton, NJ

Mechanical Engineering Intern May 2014 - Aug. 2014

• Researched published soil remediation data with colleagues to present in proposals to potential clients

• Prepared GIS map chemboxs of chromium traces in soil

• Participated in professional meetings with current and potential partnering companies to discuss deadlines and expected

work

Michaels Arts and Crafts, Montgomeryville, PA May 2010 – November 2013

Replenishment Associate/Sales Associate

• Created an organized environment and provided customers with new ideas by asking about their projects and locating the

appropriate items

• Trained new employees to ensure they quickly adhered to company policies and operating procedures

• Responsible for replenishment crew of store, unpacking trucks, and restocking shelves throughout the week

Relevant Projects

Finite Element Project State College, PA

Dresser-Rand Compressor Turbine Redesign Jan. 2014 - Present

• Performed a Finite Element Analysis on Dresser-Rand’s compressor turbine components

• Reduced the maximum von Mises stresses without changing aerodynamic properties

• Collaboration between Penn State design team and an international team from Shanghai, China

• Assisted with preparation of final report and presentation of findings to Dresser-Rand and Penn State University

Finite Element Project State College, PA

Hockey Cage Analysis Sep. 2014 – Dec. 2014

• Performed a Finite Element Analysis on an Ice Hockey Goalie mask being impacted by a hockey puck

• Broke down a section of two welded wires into 65,000 tetrahedral elements

• Located the points of maximum von Mises stress and determined if they would plastically deform

Abington College Undergraduate Research Activities Abington, PA

Barefoot Slip Resistance Testing on a Step Meter Sep. 2011 – May 2012

• Assisted mechanical engineering professor with improvements to a prototype Slip Differential Test device for use in

analyzing different materials used in bath surfaces

• Prepared and submitted applications to Penn State University for testing methodology approval

• Performed numerous tests on a variety of test subjects and materials

Computer Skills

• Finite Element experience in SolidWorks, Abaqus and Ansys

• Proficient in MatLab, Autodesk AutoCAD 2014, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel and Project

Extracurricular

Penn State Abington Math Club - 2012 Co-Vice President

• Tutored students in the EOP (educational opportunity program) as well as regular weekly tutoring

Penn State Abington Lion Ambassador – 2012 Campus Representative

• Student speaker at the 2012 and 2013 scholarship dinner

• Promoted the school to prospective families through campus tours and weekend events

• Provided information during recruiting events through professional presentations

Orientation Leader (2011 – 2013)

• Assisted incoming students in acclimating to college life by informing them about campus resources

• Lead group activities designed to build relationships among the first year students

Community Service: Volunteer Ice Hockey coach (8 years), THON member, friends helping friends, camp out for hunger

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