Mechanical Engineer

Derrick Keith Flowers

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Summary Strong mechanical educational background complemented by work experience involving mechanical components. Effective at combining creative thinking with logical design ideas to develop solutions to challenging mechanical problems. Proven success in self- managed and team-based projects. Excellent verbal and written skills with a detail- oriented approach for completing projects and assignments. Education

August 2009-

December 2013

Major: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Graduated on December 13, 2013

Southern University A & M College, Baton Rouge, LA. Relevant Work Experience

The Conti Group, Houma, Louisiana Full Time Job

Field Engineer September 22, 2014-Present

ü Field Engineer on the Hollywood Road Expansion Project in Houma, Louisiana ü Assisting with submittals, reviewing the foreman’s report, scheduling of subcontractors, vendors and materials, meetings, job cost, and field operations. ü Ordering service and maintenance for heavy equipment. Material tracking. ü Documenting worksite pay items as apart of quantity tracking. ü Documenting of HDPE Pipe Fusing Operations, Horizontal Directional Drilling, Welding of Trench Shoring Systems, and PVC pipe installations.

ü Fabricating Drainage, Sewer, and Waterline Takeoffs, daily change orders. ü Daily field interactions with the businesses regarding site activities. ü Overseeing Traffic Control Duties as a Traffic Control Technician. B & W, National Nuclear Security Administration, Oak Ridge, Tennessee Internship Intern June 3, 2013-August 10, 2013

ü Implementation of Mechanical Engineer principles of the Y-12 Complex to design and analyze CADD designs for an Ion Funnel for Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer using Inventor Fusion. ü Fabricated components for an Ion Funnel using CADD designs and required materials. ü Provided technical support to the Analytical Staff. Extensive work and research on Mass Spectrometry. University of Delaware at Center of Composites and Materials Internship Intern June 6, 2011-August 15, 2011

ü Technical support, design, and analyzation of Impact Resistance Behavior of Personal Protective Systems

ü Fabricated and designed thermoplastic composites using convention molding. ü Evaluated the resistance behavior of the fabricated materials by running low velocity impact testing on the created samples.

Next Generation CREST Center, Southern University A&M College January 20, 2011- May 10, 2013 Researcher

ü Active Research on Micro fabrications, Sense Healing Polymers, and Personal Protective Equipment. ü Developed Carbon Black Samples as apart of a Sports Personal Protective Equipment research session. Wal-Mart, Zachary, Louisiana Part Time Job

Photo Lab Technician March 21, 2008- September 19, 2014 ü Regular maintenance, troubleshooting & technical support for lab printer, computer, and cameras. ü Responsible for development of regular & digital film, greeting cards, & other products. ü Sell cameras, camcorders, and other accessories. ü Operate the film processor & printer, HP machines, and is held accountable for my cash register. ü Assist regularly in other departments of the facility in an unofficial Management role. Key Skills

ü Leadsman: Representative of the Contractor to the Public and businesses on the Project Site regarding site activities.

ü Certification: Traffic Control Technician, Flagger’s Training. ü Project Leader: Updated research paper and presentation on 2 stroke engines. ü Project Leader: Research presentation on Power Wind Turbines. ü Recorder: Senior Design Project on Human Powered Vehicle. ü Composites: Self-Healing Polymers, Polycarbonate, Carbon Fiber and Kevlar Composites. ü Machines and Software: Hot Press, and Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer. Crush Test, QS-PST (Punch Shear Strength), Compression After Impact Testing. Inventor Fusion, MS Office, Auto CADD. Activities and Interests

ü Member: National Society of Black Engineers

ü Honors: Dean’s List

ü Member: Engineering Summer Institute (2003), Southern University

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