Benjamin Wooden

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Winona State University - Composite Materials Engineering Expected May 2020

Mathematics Minor Expected May 2020

GPA 3.69 / 4.0

- Composite Material Fabrication Experience: Hand Lay-Up, Vacuum Bagging, Resin Transfer Molding, Compression Molding, Injection Molding, Pultrusion, Extrusion, Tooling and Tooling Design

- Related Experience: Solidworks CAD, Mathematica, Microsoft Office, R Studio, Autodesk Moldflow Simulation

- Senior Design Project: Led a team to design and fabricate a carbon fiber propeller for an ultralight aircraft

- Notable Awards: Miller Brothers School of Engineering Scholarship, Michael A. Barnard Memorial Scholarship, Industry for the Advancement of WSU Composite Materials Engineering Scholarship (2X)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Engineering Intern March 2018 - Present

COMTEC - Winona, MN

Specimen Preparation and Testing (mechanical, thermal, durability, etc.)

Machinery and Equipment Operation; Technical Report Writing

Material identification, failure analysis, reverse engineering

Training underclassmen in responsibilities, sample preparation, and testing procedures

Engineering Intern September 2017 - November 2017

Natural Process Design - Winona, MN

Research assistant position for developing new technologies and materials

Focus on composites, 3D printing, and material fabrication technology

Jump Pilot July 2019 - Present

Skydive Wissota - Chippewa Falls, WI

Flying skydive flights in modified Cessna 182s

Responsible for flying and fueling aircraft, obtaining weather briefings, making key decisions pertaining to the safety of the operation, and adhering to federal aviation regulations

Founder and CEO/Manager 2012 - Present

Wooden Bros. - Edina, MN

Started lawn mowing company individually at the age of 14; now work alongside my 3 brothers

Manage and perform lawncare for over 50 properties in the Twin Cities

Daily exposure to finance management, accounting, marketing/advertising, customer service, etc.

Resident Assistant August 2017 - May 2018

Winona State University - Winona, MN

Required leadership, organization, discipline

Event planning and coordination for 40 residents on my floor

AVIATION CERTIFICATIONS / RATINGS

Commercial Pilot Certificate – ASEL July 2019

Instrument Rating February 2019

Requires extremely high level of technical skill

Ability for multi-tasking and extended, intense focus

Extensive training in decision-making abilities