De’Von Richardson
**** ****** **., *********, ******* 32901
Phone: 813-***-**** Email: acprin@r.postjobfree.com
Dedicated Aerospace Engineer with applicable research experience and practical knowledge of aircraft systems
and design. Possesses a budget-conscious approach to design and development that retains the ability to be
innovative. Hard working spirit with collaborative instinct that values knowledge sharing in order to elevate
team performance and stimulate creativity.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Research & Development • Data Analysis • Mathematical Modeling
• Technical Documentation • Project Reporting
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering (ABET accredited)
Graduated: 12/2014
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Airport Management Intern Summer 2013/2014
Virgin Island Port Authority St. Thomas, USVI
• Participated in day to day operations and facilitating improvements to the airport in accordance
with Federal Aviation Administration standards. Conducted daily inspection of facilities, formal
consultations with contractors, tenants, government officials, and engineering department.
• Developed RFP’s, prepared bid packages, conducted bidder conferences, analyze and evaluate
proposals.
• Worked on major projects including: assisting with new major airline recruitment; planning
arrival and storage of oversize military aircraft; airport taxiway and apron improvement.
Team Financial Officer, Manufacturing Officer, CAD Designer 2013-2014
Senior Design Project; Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
Prandtl Wing Aircraft Project (UAV)
• Researched and collected experimental aerodynamics data based on Experimental Aircraft Design
• Project incorporated CAD, ANSYS, and Excel software systems to model structural systems and
Wind Tunnel Testing and Data Acquisition/Manipulation for experimental data.
• Reviewed and managed budget, produced manufacturing procedures, accessed construction of
aircraft, and individual responsibilities
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sales Associate (Seasonal) 2011 – 2013
Best Buy Tampa, FL /
Melbourne, FL
• Duties included sales, assisting patrons, opening and closing duties, product stocking, and asset
protection
• Received recognition for Highest Monthly Sales Closure rate on two occasions
Work Study 2012 – Present
Game Day Operations, Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL
• Complete setup and breakdown of game day equipment, perform game time duties to
ensure smooth operations for players, staff, and officials
• Training of new staff members
• Balanced 15 hours per week with full-time study and varsity baseball activities
ORGANIZATIONS
American Institute of Aeronautics Astronautics (AIAA), Middleton HS Charter 2008 - 2010
• President, 2010; Vice President, 2009
Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) 2009 - Present
•Solo Flight Academy, 1 Solo Flight, July 2009
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•Aviation Career Education (ACE) Camp, Virgin Island Assistant Coordinator (2013)
Varsity Baseball, Florida Institute of Technology
2010-2014
Caribbean Student’s Association (CSA), Florida Institute of Technology
2010-2014
• Public Relations Officer, 2011-2012; Vice President, 2012-2013