Andrew Melendez ************@*****.*** ● 651-***-****
Permanent Address: 7593 E. Technology Way #01304, Denver, CO 80237
EDUCATION
Iowa State University, Ames, IA Major: Industrial Engineering
Bachelor of Science Graduated December 18th 2016
RELEVANT CLASSWORK/SKILLS
Junior Industrial Design- Lennox, Quality Assurance Project
•Collected data on specifications that were crucial to assembly
•Conducted Cp & Cpk studies to address capabilities of the standard specifications
Senior Industrial Design- Snap-on, Dent & Scratch Prevention Project
•Conducted Pareto analysis and produced process maps to identify problem areas
•Created and implemented processes to identify and reduce dents/scratches
•Potential savings of $175,000/yr.
VBA Programming, PLC/Ladder Logic Programing, Solid Works, Inventor, AutoCAD, Pneumatic systems, 5S Project Management, Six Sigma & Lean Manufacturing
WORK EXPERIENCE
Process Engineering Intern, American Packaging, Story City, IA May 2016-August 2016
•Created and implemented a cost saving pneumatic weighing system to prevent overfilling of adhesive totes (Savings 60,000/yr.)
•Designed sensor mounts, material handling carts, and layouts with Inventor/AutoCAD
•Created/updated all Job Safety Analysis documents within the plant
Production Intern, HNI/HON, Muscatine, IA May 2015-August 2015
•Created and implemented 5S and Total Preventative Maintenance checklists
•Involved in a week long Kaizen Events to design a new layouts for main production lines within the facility
•Worked on various Rapid Continuous Improvement projects both individually with a team to improve production and ergonomics
Server/Barista, Peoples Organic Cafe, Edina, MN May 2014-January 2015
•To diligently serve and accommodate guest’s needs
•Time management while providing service
•Manage multiple guests needs simultaneously
Server/Bartender/Host, Ge’Angelos, Ames, IA February 2013-April 2014
•Honed multitasking, memory, customer service and interpersonal skills
•Support training for new employees
•Provide excellent customer service to all guests
Server, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, Woodbury, MN November 2010-August 2013
•Train new employees on products and operations
•Sanitize, reorganize, and uphold station during shift
INVOLVEMENT
SHPE/MAES, Volunteer August 2014-December 2016
•Study Tables
•NDC & SHPE Jr.
•Community Outreach
•Fundraising
NDC- Committee Chair August 2014–September 2015
•Organize and plan a STEM info session for parents
•Organize and plan STEM activities for K-12 students