William Gardner
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Profile
I am a determined young professional seeking to develop breakthrough materials technology to solve global challenges in a sustainable way.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science : Materials Science and Engineering, Minor in Green Engineering, 2016
Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA, U.S
GPA: 3.0
Relevant Course Work: Physical Ceramics, Electronic Materials, Thermodynamics of Materials, Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
Distinctions
Awards:
Finalist in first-year engineering project competition for creating a solar powered water purifier.
Registered with the NC alarm licensing board.
Organizations:
Kappa Sigma: Founding Father and Rush Chair
Had to demonstrate leadership abilities in order to successfully found a new fraternity and market it to potential new members.
Professional Experience
Fabric Care R&D Intern
Summer 2015
Electrolux- Charlotte, NC
Designed and modeled new washer parts
Led and assisted cost reduction projects saving the company up to $1million
Worked with suppliers on quality issues to improve parts for manufacturing
Collaborated globally with groups within the company in Brazil, Italy, Mexico, and Sweden
Founder
3d Designs- Charlotte, NC
Founded and ran a small 3-D printing business
Designed and manufactured customizable items for customers
Refined a smoothing process for ABS polymer parts
CAD Artist
May 2013 to August 2014
Security Solutions & Management LLC - Charlotte, N C
Designed and modeled security systems for potential clients to clarify system parameters and features.
Collaborated with clients to design customized enterprise-class security solutions
Drafted site plan for $150k video surveillance system for major nuclear utility
Created 3-D site plan for a $10 million secure residential compound in Baghdad Iraq
Field Technician
Summer ’10, ’11, ‘12
Security Solutions & Management LLC - Charlotte, N C
Handled service calls from clients and upheld a high standard of customer service
Worked on site to handle client needs ranging from pulling wire, to fixing electronic equipment and trouble
shooting client workstations and servers
Assisted in the development of integrated access control and surveillance projects by installing new card readers and cameras
Skills: