Roddy Yagan
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O B J E C T I V E
To obtain a full time position as a civil engineer with a focus in innovative structural design and/or analysis.
E D U C A T I O N
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY Graduating May 2012
B.S. Civil Engineering Fall ’11 GPA 3.24 (Dean’s List)
R E L E V A N T C O U R S E W O R K
Bedford Studio: Collaborative capstone course engaging simultaneous practice of structural and architectural design between students of both architecture and civil engineering departments.
Concrete Design: Analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures.
Steel Design: Analysis and design of metal structures. Structural materials and loads. Design of beams, columns, bolted and welded connections. Composite construction.
Foundation Engineering: Subsurface investigation and design of footings, retaining walls, pile foundations, bulkheads, cofferdams, bridge piers and abutments, and underpinnings.
Conceptual Structural Systems, Experimental Soil Mechanics, Traffic Engineering, Strengths of Materials
S K I L L S / Q U A L I T I E S / K N O W L E D G E
General/ Managerial/ Character: Customer interfacing and relations. Procedural management, employee
supervision and training. Event coordination. Team leadership. Charismatic, confident, personable.
Software: SI-VersaDAS, Auto CAD (&Civil3D), RISA-2D&3D, TestView, Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft Office Suite
Languages:
French: Intermediate listener, Intermediate speaker, Proficient reading and writing
Arabic: Novice listener, Novice speaker
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Lechase Construction, Schenectady/Johnstown, NY – Co-Op Project Engineer 2011
• Request for information (RFI) processing/handling and submittal processing/handling
• Contractor, subcontractor, architect interfacing
• LEED certification experience
• Blue print/drawing reading including “As-Built” preparation
Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, Scriba, NY – Design Engineer Co-Op 2010
• Vibration monitoring and analysis of piping systems
• Flow analysis and design analysis
• Worked with Extended Power Uprate team in planning and testing
• Procedural Compliance with Federal Nuclear standards
Telly's, Scriba/Oswego, NY- Manager 2006 to Present
Pizzeria/restaurant and convenience market
• Lead business operations including employee supervising, training, and scheduling, inventory management, and finances
• Prepared orders as head chef
• Performed opening and closing procedures including money drops and drawer/safe balancing
A C T I V I T I E S / I N T E R E S T S / L E A D E R S H I P / V O L U N T E E R
Sigma Chi Fraternity's Ritual Chairman (former) – Coordinate week long series of chapter events including
60+ active and alumnus involvement and communication. Balanced budget for purchasing and maintaining chapter materials. Pre-planned and coordinated events for safety and efficiency. Scheduling experience.
Sigma Chi Fraternity's Chapter Editor (former) – Prepared quarterly updates on chapter progress for Fraternity’s internationally published magazine. Provided in-chapter editorial services and composed newsletter.
Sigma Chi Fraternity's Annual Haunted House- Development and execution of yearly community Haunted House with 450+ guests attending. Directed 40+ staff.
Scriba Christmas Project – Registration management for 150+ food/gift basket recipients. Food box delivery during Holiday season.
RIT Computing Medal- Merit based scholarship in recognition of outstanding achievement in computing.