Mechanical Engineering High School

KIRSTEN S. BOELKINS

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EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF

MICHIGAN

Ann Arbor, MI

August 2013 –May 2015

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Four Year Cumulative GPA: 3.32

Technical coursework: SolidWorks, Solid Mechanics, Dynamics and Vibrations, Controls, Design and Manufacturing, Machining Processes. BAYLOR

UNIVERSITY

Waco, Texas

August 2011-May 2013

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Attended for two years, then transferred to the University of Michigan Technical Coursework: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Electrical Circuits, Basic C++ Programming.

WORK

EXPERIENCE

UNIST, INC

Grand Rapids, MI

May 2015-Present

EGYPT VALLEY

COUNTRY CLUB

Ada, MI

May 2015-Present

AMWAY

CORPORATION

Ada, MI

May-August 2014

BAYLOR

UNIVERSITY

ADMISSIONS

Waco, TX

August 2012-May 2013

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN

Gained proficient knowledge of SolidWorks

Worked on a team in charge of the design and testing of a new continuous output lubrication pump

Tested and troubleshot problems with lubrication systems for the metal forming and metal cutting industries

Designed a new adjustable lubrication nozzle for band saw applications EXPEDITOR

Ensured high quality and proper presentation of food

Accurately assembled food orders in a timely manner

Communicated efficiently between kitchen staff and servers DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING INTERN

Researched, devised, and recommended a solution to eliminate a bottleneck in the Midwest Regional Service Center

Gained knowledge of a large scale distribution process

Learned thorough historical data analysis procedures

Formed strong relationships with upper management as well as hourly workers

TELECOUNSELOR

Provided frequent, ongoing phone calls with high school students

Assisted students at critical points in their college application process

Trained new employees to make polite and informative yet efficient phone calls

POSITECH, INC.

Grand Rapids, MI

June 2008-May 2013

ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN

Built and tested various minimum quantity lubrication systems for use in the metal forming industry

Job included both mechanical and electrical assembly work

Filled customer orders and maintained stock in the shop

Operated and worked with various CNC machines (vertical and turning centers)

Gained confidence and technical competency in a manufacturing shop environment

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE + ACHIEVEMENTS

UNIVERSITY OF

MICHIGAN

Ann Arbor, MI

January 2015-Present

MALIBU CLUB

YOUNGLIFE CAMP

British Columbia, Canada

Summer 2012/2013

INVENTOR/TEAM MEMBER

Designed and developed medical device to aid in arterial microanastomosis

Collaborated with team members, engineering professors, and medical professionals to develop a time- and money-saving surgical device

Utilized extensive force analysis, rapid prototyping methods, and iterative design methods

Participated in milestone design reviews, Coulter funding process, and market research

Project still in progress, provisional patent documentation process is beginning

BOAT DRIVER/SAILING INSTRUCTOR

Taught and shared my passion for sailing and water skiing

Performed daily maintenance and upkeep for high-end ski boats

Managed dock logistics as well as dozens of high school campers in a potentially hazardous environment

BAYLOR

UNIVERSITY

Waco, TX

August 2011-May 2013

PRESIDENT’S GOLD SCHOLARSHIP

DEAN’S LIST

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