Matthew Christenson
**** ******** *****, ***** ****, IL 61111 • 815-***-**** • ************@****.***
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