Mechanical Engineering

Andrew J. Tavcar

Queens Village, New York / 347-***-**** / ******.******@*******.*********.***

www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjtavcar

Education

Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT., BS Mechanical Engineering, Minor: Math, Major GPA 3.30, May 2017

•School of Engineering Senior Research Project: Kernel Based Object Tracking. Research and development of software code to improve object tracking in real time video applications.

•Dolan School of Business Entrepreneurship Program Business Plan Competition: Self Pitch Wiffleball. Design and production of a self-pitch soft toss machine that pitches a soft toss to a batter.

•Fairfield University Engineering Society

Fairfield University Men’s Swimming and Diving, D-1a MAAC Conference

•Team Captain, 2016-2017 Season

•Sprint Freestyle and Breaststroke Competitor, September 2013-Present

•Recipient of Fairfield Athletics Coaches Award, May 2016

Given to the team member who distinguishes himself through hard work, dedication, and loyalty

•Swim Instructor, Fairfield Community Swim Lessons, Fall & Spring Sessions 2013-2016

Experience

Freebird Flight, Westport, CT.

UAV (Drone) 3D Design and Printing Intern, January-August 2016

•Research specifications and requirements for upcoming product design and modeling

•Run performance evaluation tests to verify flight capabilities

•Assist in marketing and customer relationship management

Leslie C. Quick, Jr. Recreation Complex, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.

Supervisor, September 2016- Present

•Oversee staffing, maintenance, member services, scheduling of classes, marketing of special events and managing of social media for new state of the art recreation facility

Lifeguard Instructor, September 2016-Present

•Schedule, coordinate and conduct in-service training, ensuring all lifeguards meet certification requirements

Lifeguard, September 2013-Present

•Ensure safety of aquatic facility patrons and enforce policies and regulations

Lakeside Towers Corporation, Bayside, NY.

Lifeguard, May-Sept 2015, 2016

•Ensure safety of pool patrons and maintain pool grounds

Masonic Care Community of NY, Camp Turk, Boonville, NY.

Counselor & Lifeguard, June-August 2013, 2014

•Supervise children ages 8-16 at sleep away camp and manage waterfront activities

Social Impact

Fairfield University Campus Ministry Eucharistic Minister, Fairfield, CT., September 2016-Present

•Ongoing spiritual formation and development of future lay leaders of the Church

World Youth Day Pilgrim, Krakow, Poland, July 2016

•Participation in a unique experience of individual growth, service, and intercultural dialogue

Christian Appalachian Workfest Project, Appalachia, KY, March 2015

•Construction of handicap ramp and other home improvements for resident of rural Kentucky

Bridgeport Public Schools: Cesar A. Batalla School Volunteer, Bridgeport, CT, Sept.-Dec. 2013

•Working with children in 2nd grade to improve reading skills

Relevant Skills

Materials Testing & Analysis, 3D Printing,

CATIA, Solid Works, MAYA, MATLAB, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Office Suit

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