Aspiring Mechanical Engineer Co-Op Candidate

AVALIABLE FOR CO-OP SPRING ****

BRADY KUHNS

937-***-**** *******@****.**.*** Cincinnati, OH www.linkedin.com/in/brady-kuhns EDUCATION

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio Class of 2029 Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering GPA:2.3 CLASS PROJECTS

Bio-Sand Water Filter, ENED I September 2024 – December 2024 University of Cincinnati, OH

• Tasked to create a solution for a population that was facing a health crisis, the group chose the 14,000 schools in Niger due to their lack of clean drinking water

• Created a cost-effective prototype that filtered 99% of bacteria and heavy metals of contaminated water when tested

Multi-Terrain Robot, ENED II January 2025 – April 2025 University of Cincinnati, OH

• Prototyped and developed a line following robot with the purpose of traversing multiple types of terrain in an organized and timed obstacle course

• Coded entirely in LabVIEW and built using a MINDSTORMS EV3 brick, spent 40+ hours programing and designing to ensure maximum efficiency for the final product WORK EXPERIENCE

Crew Member June 2025 – August 2025

McDonalds, Vandalia, OH

• Built customer service, engagement and communication skills through repeated in person interaction

• Practiced food safety, time efficiency, and product storage and management Assistant Manager October 2022 – May 2025

SwimSafe Pool Management, Dayton, OH

• Started as a Lifeguard in 2022 at the Vandalia Recreation Center before getting promoted in 2023, and learned critical skills such as leadership, team communication, and effective supervision

• Managed a small team at NCR Country Club in 2024, improved skills in workplace maintenance, chemical balancing, and communication with different departments in the workplace Assistant Manager/Head Guard April 2021 – September 2023 Fair Valley Swim & Tennis, Vandalia, OH

• Discovered the intricacies of how a professional environment is managed as well as the expected behavior and productivity

• Learned critical skills such as CPR/First Aid, attention to detail, and professionalism and conciseness under high stress situations

SKILLS

Siemens NX, Python, MATLAB, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Prototyping, Data Analysis, Communication, Project Management, Critical Thinking

LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT

Horticulture Club Member UC Horticulture Club, Cincinnati, OH 2024 – Present Varsity Tennis Member Butler Highschool Tennis, Vandalia, OH 2022 – 2024 National Honors Society Member National Honors Society, Vandalia, OH 2022 – 2024 Varsity Swim Captain Butler Highschool Swim, Vandalia, OH 2020 – 2024 HONORS & AWARDS

Schumacher Engineering Scholarship, Dayton Foundation, Vandalia, OH April 2024 UC IFC Men of Principle Scholarship, UC Interfraternity Council, Cincinnati, OH September 2024

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