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CHARLES ETHAN HOWARD

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Morganton, North Carolina 28655

CAREER OBJECTIVE & GOAL

A recent graduate pursuing an entry-level position with a company yearning for an organized, highly motivated, and dependable candidate that will drive improvement and exceed customers’ expectations by virtue of an innovative training/learning environment abundant with versed instruction, lateral thinking, supervised participation, and most importantly; opportunities for professional growth. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina August 2010 – May 2014

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology

Key Areas of Knowledge

Technical Writing

Metrology & Reverse Engineering

Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Principles

Engineering Economics Analysis – Annual Cash Flow

Fluid Power – Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Quality Systems – Gage R&R, Control Limits & Western Electric Rules

Rapid Tooling & Prototyping – Programming/Operating HAAS CNC Machines

Advanced Engineering Materials – Polymer Properties & Injection Molding Project-Based Learning: Undergraduate Senior Capstone Project

Teams apply engineering fundamentals learned from core courses to solve a ‘real-world’ issue for a participating company/corporation throughout both semesters of their undergraduate senior year

Our team successfully converted a 100ft3 wood-fired ceramic kiln to a waste vegetable oil fired kiln for The Jackson County Green Energy Park (JCGEP), located in Dillsboro, North Carolina Academic Accomplishments & Achievements

Cumulative GPA: 3.44/4.00

Dean’s List: Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014

Completed and passed WCU’s required written safety exam to write programming codes and operate the HAAS CNC machines located on campus: Fall 2013 WORK EXPERIENCE

Mimosa Hills Golf & Country Club, Morganton, North Carolina

Groundskeeper/Turf Management April 2010 – August 2012

Meticulously maintained and strove to improve course aesthetics

Operated, troubleshot, and worked on turf equipment; securing optimum performance for coworkers and myself

Responsibilities included, but not limited to: Mowing all turf surfaces, sustain bunker quality, tree and leaf removal, routine maintenance, training, and team management

Member Service/Bag Boy January 2009 – June 2010

Ensured premium quality, appearance, and performance of the country club’s amenities: Pro-shop, carts, bag room, and member equipment

Diligently attended to member’s needs; establishing strong relationships and providing a memorable experience for repeat business

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