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CHARLES ETHAN HOWARD
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