SING KIET KONG
**** ***** ********** ****** ***. 27, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 • 734 -834-1417 • acprlv@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
A freshly graduated trilingual international student seeking a full-time position in the mechanical engineering
field. Creative and passionate in design and manufacturing. Outstanding organizational, multitasking and
communication skills. Fast learner and able to provide practical solutions to complex engineering problems.
EDUCATION
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor May 2015
B.S.E Mechanical Engineering
CGPA: 3.13/4.0
COURSE PROJECTS
Capstone Design and Manufacturing (ME 450) Sept 2014 – Dec 2014
Designed a robust and accurate method of incrementally changing the camber and toe in/out angles of a
modular steering test rig to explore their effects on the rolling resistance and handling characteristics of
the vehicle with minimal tooling and without taking the rig apart.
Design for Manufacturability (ME 452) Sept 2014 – Dec 2014
Cultivated knowledge in conceptual design for economical production and assembly, Taguchi methods,
and case studies alongside with knowledge in product design using advanced polymeric materials and
composites, part consolidation, snap-fit assemblies, novel applications and applied them in a team project
of redesigning a hair dryer according to customer needs.
Design and Manufacturing II (ME 350) Sep 2013 – Dec 2013
Designed and manufactured a mechanical four-bar linkage attached with a control system to swing a 12
lbs backpack from the rear to the side of a wheelchair.
Design and Manufacturing I (ME 250) Jan 2013 – May 2013
Proposed strategies to maximize the score for a Balltower Competition prior to designing and
manufacturing a machine via CAD drawings and fabrication with a team of four people to collect and
deliver specified balls to specific locations.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE), University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
Photographer Intern Nov 2013 – Present
Market and advertise CFE with a team of graphic designer, web developer and social media interns.
Provide professional photography service to the entire department and document public events.
Harvest Mission Community Church, Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI
Coverage Team in Documentations Ministry Jan 2013 – Present
Document church events through strategic coordination with a team of photographers and
videographers before archiving them in a revolutionized, systematic way.
Publicize church events through promotional trailers and produce recap videos for major conferences.
Pelico LLC Ann Arbor, MI
Design Engineer Intern Sept 2014 – April 2015
Collaborated with a group of engineer interns in the design and manufacturing of a fully mechanical,
human powered stair-climbing wheelchair.
Revamped the wheelchair frame design using Autodesk Inventor and gave it a new, artistically appealing
look while considering the strength of materials and different design structure advantages.
College of Engineering (COE), University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
Social Squad Sept 2014 – April 2015
Social Media Engagement Associate. Assisted COE in social media strategy and execution, strengthening
social engagement and reputation.
SKILLS
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Premiere Pro and Photomatix Pro.
Intermediate in SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, LINCAGES, ADAMS, Basic MATLAB and Microsoft Office.
Intermediate in mill, lathe, waterjet, band saw and laser cutter.
Highly experienced road trip planner. Visited 41 out of 50 States in the United States.
LANGUAGES
Fluent English, Mandarin, and Malay. Conversant Fuchow, Hokkien and Cantonese dialects.