Joshua Kenton
**** ****** *** ** – Columbus Ohio 43229 – *******.*@*****.*** – 937-***-****
Education
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio May 2014
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering GPA – 3.325
Objective
Use expertise in Aerospace Engineering to obtain an engineering career to further expand abilities: open to relocation
Skills
• Computer: MATLAB, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Catia, Hypermesh, Fluent, MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, Nastran
• Hands-on: Experience through NC State Engineering camp; Design, Build, Fly group at OSU; Design and Experiment Project
• Interpersonal: Effective communication and exceptional performance in groups
Advanced course work
• Air Breathing Propulsion
• Advanced Rocket Propulsion
• Intro to CFD
Job Experience
Dicks Sporting Goods – Bike Technician Columbus OH
• Assemble all store bikes and optimize brake and shifting systems Spring 2014, Current
• Inspect customer bikes for necessary repairs, perform repairs requested by customer
• Maintain department: clean work station, update signage, organize merchandise
AGC Corporate - Floor Personnel Bellefontaine, OH
• Worked with a small team on immobile side car windows : Teamwork Summer 2011
• Prepped and loaded glass to be treated (automated treatment) : Familiar with logistics of manufacturing
• Cleaned and inspected glass after treating : cleanliness in work environment
Additional Experience
OSU Academic Projects – Student
• Atmospheric Vehicle Design project: Individual conceptual design followed by in depth group design given basic RFP
o Performed initial sizing and performance calculations ( Nastran and Hypermesh tutorials)
o General structural analysis of aircraft sections individually and collectively using Catia V5
o Compared to original design and updated performance calculations
• Undergrad Research Project: Finding optimum hover height of a quad rotor, maximize flight time using CFD and experimentation
o Specified experimentation parameter from general topic; composed hypothesis and success criteria
o Designed, constructed, and executed experiment
o Analyzed results, compared to initial hypothesis, outlined future experimentation
Design Build Fly Student Organization –Student Member Columbus, OH
• Contribute to conceptual design for upcoming competition 2013-2014
• Assist in the manufacturing and selection of various components for the project
• Test completed vehicle and make adjustments for competition performance
Phi Kappa Tau Gamma Chapter (Social) – Re-founding Father Columbus, OH
• Experience in running/organizing a business on a local level May 2011 – May, 2014
• Elected to leadership position twice
• Placed in charge of general house maintenance: repair and minor improvements
• Must meet requirements to remain member (academic, social, philanthropic, and service)
Volunteer Experience
• Various philanthropic and volunteer events through Phi Kappa Tau
• Community Commitment and MLK Day of Service at OSU, city beautification, autumn 2010 and 2011
• Head light technician for high school theater, assistant light technician at local live theater in Columbus and Bellefontaine