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MECHANICAL ENGINEER (Entry Level)
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS | TIME MANAGEMENT AND PRIORITIZATION | LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING
ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION | RESEARCH AND PRESENTATION | STRATEGIC PLANNING | CONFLICT RESOLUTION
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Proactive, dedicated, and tenacious professional, with wide-ranging knowledge in mechanical engineering principles. Proven track record of achievement in meeting deadlines and efficiently prioritizing and handling multiple tasks. Capable of teaching Engineering and Mathematics subjects, with expertise in responding quickly and properly to changing circumstances. Adept at evaluating problems, formulating comprehensive decisions to achieve positive change, and refocusing on new priorities. Possess excellent people skills and proven ability in establishing and cultivating positive relationships with all levels of professionals.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | GPA: 3.71/4.00 ~ Auburn University, Auburn, AL ~ Aug 2008–May 2010
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEER | GPA: 4.00/4.00 ~ Auburn University, Auburn, AL ~ Aug 2005–May 2008
GENERAL STUDIES ~ Alabama Southern Community College, Monroeville, AL ~ May 2004–May 2005
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
MATLAB | VBA | Solid Edge/Works | HTML | AutoCAD | ANSYS
Microsoft Office applications: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook
Basic knowledge of few Finite Element Analysis programs, with working knowledge in Java
WORK EXPERIENCE
IBERVILLE INSULATION ~ MOBILE, AL
Insulator Aug 2010–Present
- Perform various duties such as insulating pipes, tanks and other vessels in the industrial construction environments, as well as fireproofing and sealing structural components of the industrial plants
- Initially worked as helper and obtained promotion as an insulator
AUBURN UNIVERSITY ~ AUBURN, AL
Graduate Research | Teaching Assistant Aug 2008–May 2010
- Conducted thorough research on composite materials for aerospace applications and on missile guidance systems
- Wrote a literature review, which was published on composite materials for aerospace applications
ALABAMA RIVER PULP ~ PERDUE HILL, AL
Engineering Intern Jun 2007–Aug 2007
- Executed thorough review and updates for P&ID (process diagrams) drawings on a new biodiesel plant
- Rendered assistance to engineers in preparing for the upcoming shutdown for construction purposes
- Picked out a fan for cooling transformers area; proficiently redesigned the part of the plant heat recovery system, which saved the company with substantial amount of money
- Acquired exceptional knowledge in VBA with Excel
- Designed and implemented heat recovery system within the company
HALDEX FRICTION R&D ~ PRATTVILLE, AL
Engineering Intern Aug 2008–May 2010
- Mediated between the PHD R&D engineers and technicians who created experimental brake pads
- Ensured that the safety information and MSDS of all experimental materials were updated
- Tested new brake pads and evaluated the data; reported the results to R&D engineers
OTHER EXPERIENCE
SAMUEL GINN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ~ AUBURN, AL
Tutor Aug 2006–May 2008
ALABAMA SOUTHERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ~ MONROEVILLE, AL
Temporary Math Teacher Jan 2005
AWARDS AND HONORS
6 O’Neal Austin Best Student Awards
- Given to students with the highest grade in all mechanical engineer classes every semester. Classes includes Statics and Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Fluid Dynamics, Machine Design, System Dynamics, and Heat Transfer
ACTIVITIES
Webmaster ~ Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical Engineering Honor Society)
B Team Captain ~ Auburn Ultimate Frisbee Team