Nicholas Kennard
**** ***** ********** *******, ******, CO, 80016
303-***-**** ********@*******.***
Education
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Graduated May 2016 GPA: 3.154
Excelled in heat/mass transfer, materials engineering, circuit analysis, and modern physics
Eager to learn new skills and abilities in an engineering or research role Capstone Project: Measurement of Heat Transfer Coefficient 08/2015-05/2016
2nd place out of all senior level engineering students in Colorado State University’s Senior Design Showcase of 2016
Designed and created a chamber that measures the heat transfer coefficient of hydrophobic patterns
Roles included leadership in design, manufacturing, procurement, and acting as a liaison between team members and customers
Technical Experience
ANSYS
CAD (Creo Parametric)
EES
LabView
Manufacturing
Mathcad
Microsoft Office
Work Experience
Colorado State University Advanced Materials and Processing Lab - Lab Assistant 06/2015-08/2015
Assisted graduate students in material science research
Firsthand experience in a lab/research setting
Machined graphite test samples with tolerances as low as 0.002” with lathe
Polished/inspected zirconia and titanium test samples with light microscope
Researched scientific papers to keep up with advanced topics in materials science CB Richard-Ellis, Denver, CO - Consultant 12/2012-08/2014
Abstracted international leases to identify critical contractual information
Trusted to work with high independence with legal documents
Recognized by management as key abstractor in Colorado due to efficiency and attention to detail Albertsons, Aurora, CO - Service Clerk 06/2012-08/2012
Customer service role
Other responsibilities included sweeping, retrieving carts, restocking shelves, and janitorial duties Colorado State University - Dining Facility Hourly Worker 08/2011-12/2011
Prepared and served food for college dining hall
Developed interpersonal skills with fellow coworkers
Noted by managers as being an exceptionally hard worker University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO – Volunteer 06/2010-08/2011
Duties included data entry, restocking supplies, and front desk service
Developed communication and customer service skills
Noted by supervisors as having a positive attitude and being hard working