Robert L Petersen
************@*****.***
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Education
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
Graduated: May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Overall GPA: 2.82/4.0
Project Experience
WVU Design, Build, Fly Team
August 2015 – May 2016
CAD Team Leader, Administrative Assistant
Organized and drove my team to draft multiple iterations of designs for both UAV the Mountaineer Collegiate UAV Flyoff
Balanced goals and requests from each team to find the most viable compromise for their different goals
Oversaw and assisted in manufacturing of plane parts via laser cutting and 3-D printing
Co-ordinated and assisted in the assembly of six models between the two UAV designs
Ran computational analysis testing on the aerodynamic elements in Solidworks, Ansys, and CFD
Assisted in organization of volunteers and team members to ensure optimal efficiency throughout the competition weekend
WVU Projects With Industry Capstone
August 2015 –May 2016
Improved Production Systems, Environmental Awareness
Worked with Ambit Power to reduce noxious emissions from waste coal burning and improve plant efficiency
Developed a spreadsheet to model emission handling system that can be adjusted to changing conditions
Assisted in the creation of supply chain to ensure proper safety labeling and equipment to prioritize workers’ safety
WVU Flight Vehicle Design Capstone
August 2015-December 2015
CAD Design, Technical Report
Used iterative methods to model the effects of different design choices
Carefully followed official regulations while meeting design requirements
Was responsible for collecting report sections and formatting them together for the final report
Other Work Experience
DavisTrapp, LLC
Dumfries, VA
June 2016-Aug 19, 2016
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Maintained customer database for company-wide profile and updates
Marketed company through mailings, phone calls and social media
Supported Senior Account Executive on reports and sales presentations
System Planning Corporation
Ballston, VA
August 2010-August 2015
Administrative Assistant
Maintained customer satisfaction by meeting and exceeding customer needs
Problem solving leadership during conferences
Managed Audio Visual equipment for all meetings
Assisted in both the set up and tear down of all rooms
Provided technical support for classified and unclassified sessions in the facility
Great American Steak and Buffet
Falls Church, VA
August 2010 – December 2014
Cook, Server, and Trainer
Facilitated systems necessary to handle rush hour as efficiently as possible
Oversaw cleanliness and ensured customer satisfaction in the whole store with great discipline
Engineering related skills
Proficient in ANSYS, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, SolidWorks
Materials strength and recovery testing
Wind Tunnel drag analyses of wing sections
Supersonic wind tunnel shock wave analyses
Excellent customer rapport
Extra Curricular Activities and Achievements
Dean’s List
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Spring 2016
August 2014 – Present
Student Partnership for the Advancement of Cosmic Exploration (SPACE)
August 2012 – Present
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
August 2012 – Present
Volunteer Work at Ronald McDonalds House
August 2011-August 2013