Materials engineer, testing and validation

RODRIGO M. MENDEZ

Contact: 602-***-**** *************@***.*** 5611 S. 32nd St. #339

Phoenix, AZ 85040

EXPERIENCE

Centrix Failure Analysis - Project manager Mar 2014 - Current

Testing and analysis of common plumbing and electrical device failures. Authorship and review of investigative reports for use as expert testimony. Reviewing oppositional arguments and providing contentions for legal counsel. Conducting destructive and non-destructive testing, on-site examinations, and evidence collection. Use and review of standards and certificates including: ASTM, IAPMO, UL, USTPO, NSF, and Intertek

- Appointed as reviewer and team leader after five months of contributing as a contracted investigator

- Built internal shared data resources of certifications, intellectual property records, and document archives

- Completed additional training in fire investigation and trademark law

Acme Prints - Screen printer Sept 2013 - Mar 2014

Operated manual & auto screen printing press, heat press, dryer, and exposure units. Used mixing systems for ink color matching and perishable bleaching agents.

- Recognized for overall quality and appointed to assist guest artists in production of limited prints

UPS - Customer service Dec 2012 - Sept 2013

Provided in-person customer assistance at distribution center to locate stalled and undelivered packages.

- Completed supplemental training for hazardous substances, controlled materials, and international export

Coffee Rush - Bartender Jun 2008 - Aug 2010, rehired May 2011 - Dec 2012 Developed and maintained relationship with guests in high-traffic café. Responsible for closing tasks and compliance of company and service policies.

- Ran regular bartending shifts during increase of traffic from 23 to 54 drinks/hour over three months

Innovative Accents CNC - Finisher Summer position 2010 and 2011 Hand finished 3D sculpted wall panels for architectural and lighting installations.

Thumbprint - Screen printer Aug 2006 - June 2007, rehired Aug 2010 to May 2011 Rehired as primary printer. Started as shop assistant readying shipments and reclaiming & preparing screens.

Mr. Tee’s Print & Embroidery - Screen printer Jun 2007 - Oct 2008 Primary printer executing spot, 4-color, and simulated process printing methods. Prepared films and screens and maintained darkroom equipment and supplies.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Materials Science and Engineering / Arizona State University / Graduated Spring of 2013

Associate in Arts / Associate in Science / Mesa Community College / Graduated Summer of 2010

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

- Mechanical testing, sample mounting and polishing, product design, modeling, and applied spectroscopy methods such as SEM, EDS, FTIR, PIXE and XPS

- Alternative photography, print making, drawing, vector illustration, and graphic design

ACADEMIC TEAM PROJECTS AND TRANSFERRABLE EXPERIENCE

- Third place in capstone design competition developing additive manufactured rifle barrel; conducted mechanical testing and characterization of cold sprayed metallurgical depositions

- Collaborated with community organizations to design and present disaster relief medical center with EPICS student organization at ASU

- Created digital model for Kohler illumination microscope optical train; screen printing consultant for “Printed Carbon Nanotubes on Polymer Films for Active Origami” in the ASU lab of Michael J. O'Connell

- Freelance design, sales, and production for merchandise for five student organizations at ASU

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