Nicholas A. Stratchko

***** ****** ***** 301-***-****

Bowie, Maryland 20720 acxnnp@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Graduation Date: Spring 2016

GPA: 3.50/4.00

Relevant Coursework and Projects:

- Designed and constructed a fully functioning children’s dinosaur push toy, within a budget, using the CAD software Solid Works and a 3D printer with a group of 3 other people Fall 2014

- Constructed a section of track that lifted a 1 lb model car 12 in high and turned it 90 degrees to the right. Solid Works was used for the design, two 3D printed parts were made, and one machined part was made all within a budget Fall 2015

- Worked hands-on in a lab with material testing equipment and determined various material properties Fall 2015

- Worked with Kaydon Ring and Seal to produce a prototype and CAD model of a seal hub and runner balancing mechanism that would rotate up to 30,000 rpm and be used to test seals for use in aircraft and other machines Spring 2016

Skills:

- Proficient in SolidWorks, MATLAB, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

- Highly motivated and easily adaptive worker who enjoys solving problems

- Strong communication, team, and interpersonal skills and easy to work with

- Thorough, detail oriented, and proactive to complete tasks before deadlines

Relevant Work Experience:

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) at Riverdale, MD Summer 2014, Summer 2015

Intern with APHIS Engineering (40 hours per week)

- Studied designs, blueprints, and trends of facilities being built in Puerto Rico for APHIS

- Observed and sat in on project meetings where key topics about projects and buildings were discussed

- Worked on building code books that contained information about current projects and specific building regulations

Honors and Awards:

- President’s List (4.00 GPA) Fall 2013, Spring 2015

- Dean’s List (above 3.75 GPA) Fall 2014

- Honors (above 3.00 GPA) Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2016

Additional Work Experience:

Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) Bowie, MD Summer2012, Summer2013

Summer Youth Program Intern (40 hours per week)

- Routinely logged inventory of the 3,200 square foot police supply warehouse into Excel and organized it with 2 others

- Neatly maintained police reports and various other files, while organizing them into the updated filing system

- Efficiently recorded multiple pieces of evidence into records

Charm City Hospitality at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD Fall 2013 – Fall 2016

Cashier and Food Runner (up to 12-hour shifts)

- Tended the cash register during hectic and fast-paced conditions at multiple concerts

- Served lines of customers food and drink orders quickly and efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service

Extracurricular Activities:

- UMBC Men’s Rugby Treasurer Fall 2015 - Spring 2016

- Teaching Fellow for Engineering Statics class Spring 2016

- Mechanical Engineering Peer Mentor Fall 2015 – Spring 2016

- Member of the Global Medical Brigade Spring 2014

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