Matthew Christenson

**** ******** *****, ***** ****, IL 61111 • 815-***-**** • acse4a@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Seeking full-time career or internship opportunity to apply technical skills learned through the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Particular interests in the designing, manufacturing, and structural analysis of thermodynamic applications. Currently available to begin work upon hire.

Education

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) – Milwaukee, WI Graduating November 2015

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Current GPA: 2.9

Focus in Thermodynamics and Fluid Sciences

Courses Including:

Principles of Thermodynamics I & II

Thermodynamic Applications

Heat Transfer

Aerodynamics

Fluid Mechanics

Manufacturing Processes

Project Management

Jet Propulsion Systems

Projects

Senior Design Project September 2014 – March 2015

SAE Aero Design Competition – Aerodynamics Analyst

Working with a team of 18, design and construct an unmanned aerial vehicle to deliver a 3 pound payload. Once construction was finished, the aircraft was flown at an international competition.

Personally responsible for coding programs to determine rolling takeoff distance and payload release trajectory

Sound Garden – Project Management March 2014 – June 2014

Facilitated by Brady Corp. – Communications Liaison

Project focused on learning to be an efficient engineering team

5 man project done in coordination with Brady Corporation to design and construct a device that integrated sound with gardening tips

Employment

Universal Studios – Milwaukee, WI February 2015 – August 2015

Secondary Screening Representative

Work alongside the primary screening representative to showcase movie pre-screenings

Responsibilities include:

oCommunication liaison between Universal Studios and theater managers

oRecord attendance, audience demographic, audience’s overall reactions, comments, and favorite scenes to report back to Universal Studios

3D Molecular Design March 2015 – August 2015

Production Assistant

Work alongside several individuals assembling, quality checking, and shipping molecular models

Specific focus on production times with special attention to quality

Assist in troubleshooting failed production equipment and determine possible solutions

United States Air Force – Milwaukee, WI August 2011 – January 2014

Air Force ROTC Cadet

Worked with 30+ other members of the cadet wing to perform problem solving tasks (GLP’s)

Arnold Air Society Squadron Commander

Performed active military duties such as drill, color guard, and physical training

Responsible for learning additional material outside university coursework

Rockford Concert Band June 2010 – August 2013

Professional Musician

Performed advanced level music alongside other professionals

oOne rehearsal per concert

oWeekly concerts for the public

Responsible for learning music on own time

Involvement

MSOE Disc Golf Club – Vice President

oResponsible for recruitment of new players, demonstration of beginner and advanced techniques, communicating with Milwaukee-wide groups for potential improvements, and volunteer clean ups

oSupport groups hosting local tournaments

Student Union Board (SUB)

o3 time recipient of the Member of the Month award

o2014 – 2015 Member of the Year

oOrchestrated events with attendance of over 100 people

oAvid volunteer to assist with events hosted around campus

oLiaison between student volunteers and university staff

Concinnity Staff Member

oResponsible for designing identification badges for convention

oAssist in development and implementation of game ideas

oParticipate in think tanks for convention improvements

oAdvertise through word of mouth to increase attendance

Skills

Experience with SolidWorks, MATLAB, and ANSYS

Problem solving skills through project management coursework and design projects

Public speaking ability through formal military presentations

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Driven problem solver

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