Jensen Sminchak

216-***-**** • ad3skm@r.postjobfree.com

** **** *** **, ******, OH 44132

Education

University of Rochester, Rochester, NY • BS, Chemical Engineering Major Class of 2026 GPA – 3.8 Dean’s List 2023, George Eastman Young Leaders Award Andrews Osborne Academy, Willoughby, OH Graduated May, 2022 • GPA - 4.22 Salutatorian, National Honor Society, National Arts Honor Society, Silver Helix Award, Creative Thinking Honors Work Experience

CO-OP - Engineering Assistant & Lab Technician, Preformed Line Products, Cleveland OH June - August 2023 Worked in the engineering Lab at their headquarters, built and tested electrical and fiber closures. Learned how to use a CMM, Freeze Thaw Chamber, UV Chambers, Waterhead testing, Thermal Cycle chamber and software to assist in data analysis and collection. Wrote up lab reports, collaborated with engineers and provided assistance on projects. Intern, Hudco Manufacturing, Inc., Willoughby, OH Summers & School Breaks 2020-2022 Worked with SolidWorks, Labeled and packaged parts, Communicated with clients, General office work, Faced challenges with COVID, Fabricated electrical harnesses, Basic welding. Food Service, Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies, Willoughby, OH April - August 2022 Shift Manager, Followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly, and presentation, Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations. Related Experience - Independent Projects

Created a Solar Collector • Tasked with the creation of a solar collector design that could produce a much higher efficiency with fewer energy conversions than a solar panel. With a 100$ budget, planned, drafted, and tested a solar collector under a halogen lamp. Professionally presented the creation with calculated data. April 2021

Fabricated a Coffee Maker • Learned Design Process - Brainstorming to sketch to CAD to prototype to finished product. Mechanical Engineering Club August 2021 - May 2022 Raised money, helped write proposals, found sponsors to fund build projects. Talked to mechanics & learned about the engineering process for designing cars. Gained knowledge of a nuts and bolts global supply chain company. Senior Project with the Nestle R&D Team, Solon, OH May 2022 Shadowed Shadowed different branches of the Research and Development Team. Worked with food chemists Met with the head of the R&D team about the importance of communication in a global company. Sat in on food trials and study groups. Worked on altering and creating improved recipes.

Leadership Skills

Cleveland Council of Independent Schools Leadership Program, Cleveland, OH 2018-2022 Coordinated group projects, Learned new ideas and skills from professionals in leadership positions. Student Council President, Andrews Osborne Academy, Willoughby, OH 2020-2021 President during COVID, challenged with keeping the spirits of the community high and created safe events during the year. Labs & Other Skills

Chemistry Lab, Physics Mechanics Lab, ORGO Lab

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CAD, Excel, Computer proficiency, Communication Skills, Problem-solving Abilities, Teaching Assistant- Chem 131, University of Rochester Varsity Softball #17