Michael Gilbert
*******.*.*******@*****.***
Permanent:
Mandeville, LA 70471
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
•Successful product design and product development projects, individually and as team leader.
•25+ hours chemistry coursework including, organic, inorganic, analytical, physical, & polymer.
•3 years of CAD drafting experience in electrical, lighting, power and field engineering.
•4 years of undergraduate and graduate research in polymers, chemistry, materials, and nanotech.
•3 years of polymer synthesis laboratory work, using various polymerization techniques
EDUCATION:
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
Master of Science - Polymer, Textile, & Fiber Engineering, August 2010
Overall GPA: 3.10
Bachelor of Science in Polymer, Textile, & Fiber Engineering, May 2009
Overall GPA: 3.66
SKILLS:
Research and Project Development:
•Coursework in Product Design, Composites, Analytical Chem., Biomaterials, & Nanoparticles.
•Lab Work & ASTM familiarity with DSC, FTIR, NMR, SEM, Rheology, Tensile Testing, etc.
•Conducted organic synthesis, functionalization, and polymerization in laboratory environments.
•Utilized characterization and some manufacturing equipment, including extruders and molds.
•Analyzed laboratory work both qualitatively and quantitatively with statistical analysis.
•Conducted carbon fiber processing, optimization, research, and property testing.
•Related polymer morphology to device efficiency of organic solar cells.
Computer:
•Mastered AutoCAD, Simulink, Matlab, MS Office, MS Project, ChemOffice, and Filemaker.
•Proficient with ProEngineer, SolidWorks, Moldflow, MS Access, MS Publisher, and Photoshop.
Communication:
•Addressed architectural, invoice, and engineering concerns with subcontractors
•Coursework in Technical Communications.
•Presented educational Ethics Seminars and other honor related presentations.
EXPERIENCE:
Machen Design & Construction, Slidell, LA 08/10-03/11
Project Manager Assistant:
•Maintained budgets and applications for $3.5 million home and $5 million hotel construction
•Analyzed proposals; managed contacts, plans, timelines, invoices, and information requests
Creative Engineering Group, Covington, LA 05/09-08/09
Engineering & AutoCAD Intern:
•Performed field surveys, AutoCAD drawings, markups, and completion checks for electrical, lighting, and special systems at work sites, including schools, churches and hospitals
•Completed nursing home project: demolition drawings, design drawings, and final survey
M.S. Benbow & Associates, Metairie, LA 05/08-08/08
Electrical Engineering & AutoCAD Intern:
•Participated in design, AutoCAD drawings, and field work for refinery security project
•Researched static VAR compensation and new method to limit transformer inrush
Georgia Tech Polymer Engineering Dept., Atlanta, GA 08/07-12/07
Research Leader:
•Developed and implemented methods to disperse carbon nanotubes into thin polymer films
•Handled chemicals, formulation & testing of film for conductivity use in lightning mitigation
Gulf South Pipeline, Dept. of Engineering, Covington, LA 05/06-08/06
Contact Encroachment Engineer:
•Generated projects for all work on or crossing pipeline right-of-way,
•Performed engineering calculations and designed safe working strategies.
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES:
Theta Xi Fraternity Vice President:
•Revamped committee structure and increased involvement
•Reinstituted the Judicial Board
•Served as Executive leadership, handling members and budgets
Honor Advisory Council Vice Chair:
•Advised students & faculty on honor code related issues
•Promoted integrity through campus events
•Developed & taught the school ethics seminar
Tammany Oaks Church:
•Volunteered as youth group intern for eleven months, leading retreats, classes, and service trips
•Participated in Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief in New Orleans
HONORS:
•President’s Scholarship recipient; Georgia Tech’s prestigious merit based scholarship
•President’s Undergraduate Research Award; Competitive research award
•Graduated with Highest Honors