Robert L Petersen

571-***-****

acxm68@r.postjobfree.com

**** ******* **, ***** ******, VA

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

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