Zachary Plants
I am attending a * Year University to obtain my degree in Mechanical
Engineering design. After college, I plan to work in a design or engineering field.
EDUCATION
Grand Canyon University,Phoenix—Current Junior
September 2021 - Current
Mechanical Engineering major. 3.43 GPA
Butte College,Oroville—Concurrent Enrollment
June 2017 - June 2021
Acquired 37 college credits at Butte College, and kept a 3.92 GPA PROJECTS
Drift Trike— Solo Project
Made a motorized tricycle with racing slick tires, 6.5 horsepower engine and a stick welded steel body. Made from scratch.
Mini 4WD Car— GCU Group Project
Designed and 3D printed car body to house motor, battery, and gear train. Combustion Engine Piston— Highschool Solo Project
Modeled and 3D printed a piston from a combustion engine using separately printed parts that fit together and function properly with tolerances in mind. Extendable Lightsaber— Solo Project
Modeled and 3D printed a lightsaber that could be extended by making a sudden downward motion with it in your hand.
EXPERIENCE
Red Lobster,Chico California & Phoenix Arizona—Server April 2022 - Current
Waited on guests and handled money. Expert salesman, excellent customer service, and extremely friendly.
Rice Bowl,2804 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95973 —Dishwasher/Food Expediter
November 2020 - August 2021 & June 2022 - August 2022 13310 N Plaza Del Rio Blvd,
APT # 2144
Peoria, AZ 85381
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CERTIFICATIONS
● Achieved CSWA (2018)
● Achieved CSWP (2021)
ACHIEVEMENTS
● SkillsUSA 1st place in
interactive game
development regionals
(2020)
● SkillsUSA 3rd place for
Engineering and
Technology Design
(2021)
● Elected as
Parliamentarian for
SkillsUSA during the
2020-2021 school year.
● Member of National
Society of Collegiate
Scholars
● 1st place in JV wrestling
championship (160lbs)
● MVP middleweight in
JV championships
● College Connections
Alumni
● 4/5 on AP Composition
Language exam