Daniel E. Puttmann
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Motivated Material Science Engineer with experience in characterizing material properties and managing material supply lines. Areas of expertise include thermal analysis, optical microscopy and multiple types of mechanical tests. Interested in a full-time position utilizing strong interpersonal skills in a challenging, creative and stable environment. EDUCATION
Columbia University, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science New York, NY Bachelor of Material Science and Engineering Graduated May 18, 2016
• GPA: 3.1/4.0
Relevant Engineering Courses Laboratory in Materials Senior Design Project
• Worked in Professor Simon Billinge research group which specializes in radiation based characterization techniques on pharmaceuticals.
• Employed X-ray diffraction data on lactose (common drug delivery component) and a group designed program to model the lactose’s nanoscale structures.
• Presented case study findings in a presentation to the Material Science department’s professors and at Columbia’s engineering senior design expo.
EXPERIENCE
Sears Manufacturing Davenport, IA
Quality Engineer Intern May 2015 – August 2015
• Developed comprehensive documentation of material specifications including information on equivalent materials for all our products, those of neighboring Sears branches, and our suppliers abroad. References utilized by Sears suppliers and additional branches abroad.
• Performed quality control inspections on Sears’ seating production lines for Caterpillar Inc. Stuebing Automatic Manufacturers/Knowlton Manufacturing Co./Seal-Tite Cincinnati, OH Purchasing Agent July 2014 – August 2014
• Conducted metal acquisition research, which included gathering and quantifying data, developing a process of tracking information, and coordinating research efforts with a variety of companies.
• Evaluated different types of metal and determined which supply chains were capable of producing and distributing different forms and quantities of steel to help streamline the purchasing process.
• Communicated with customers on supply needs and facilitated conversation on product trends as well as forecasting demand for various types of metal.
Leadership
Columbia University Lightweight Crew New York, NY
Varsity Team Member September 2012 – May 2016
• Competitive college athlete with average of 35 hours commitment a week.
• Developed skills of teamwork and determination as well as improved time-management High School Crew Cincinnati, OH
Team Captain August 2009 – June 2012
• Highly competitive city-wide team with average 25 hours commitment a week.
• As Team captain, participate in team-building activities and keeping all of the members engage
“Bomber Pilot” High School Orientation Program Cincinnati, OH Senior freshman orientation leader August 2011 – June 2012
• Mentored incoming freshman on their transition to high school COMPUTER SKILLS
• Microsoft Office Proficient
• Programming: Matlab, Java, Python