John Palmer EIT

**** * *** ***

Regina Saskatchewan

S4N 7R4

306-***-****

i6aodv@r.postjobfree.com

Background Summary

Mechanical Engineering graduate from, Lakehead University, with a Mechanical Engineering technology diploma from SAIT. Studies have focused primarily on air flow control. My final degree project was building/designing/testing a formula 1 style race car as part of LUFSAE (Lakehead University Formula SAE) team. Registered as an engineer in training with APEGS.

Education

Sept 2010 to Dec 2010 Project Management Online Extension Certificate, Mount Royal University

July 2008 till April 2010 Mechanical Engineering, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Ontario

• Graduated with B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering 2010

• Worked on the LUFSAE body cover team, primary focus was the aerodynamics also had to make sure the body cover was properly integrated with the frame and did not interfere with any of the other systems

• Self taught ANSYS CFX an analytical program for simulation and design of complex air/fluid flow problems, mentored other LUFSAE team members in the use of the program

• Proficient with Solidworks 2009

• Used Solidworks to design the car body, created 1:1 print out of the body, made a plug from those templates, made it ultra smooth with many hours of sanding, created a female mould from the plug and then used the mould to make the final body cover, tested sample pieces to make sure it was impact resistant

• Volunteered and organized fundraising events to finance the LUFSAE project

• Took various courses on the environment including Geography and Geology courses

• Completed the transition program – Technologist to 3rd year Engineer student, summer 2008

August 2006 till April 2008, Mechanical Engineering Technology SAIT Polytechnic, Calgary Alberta,

• M.E.T. Diploma, with honours 2008

• A wide range of manufacturing, materials drafting and design courses

• Studied and practiced non-destructive testing

• Designed an experimental apparatus to test aerodynamics

• Proficient in Word and Excel,

• Familiar with MS Project, Mastercam X2 and AutoCAD 2006

• recognized by fellow students as most helpful in business management class

Work Experience

Aug 2010 to present Boston Pizza, Regina Saskatchewan, Dishwasher

• wash dishes, help with food prep, keep dish pit area clean

May 2010 to present Canadian Tire, Regina Saskatchewan, Sports Department reverse fill

• Organize the warehouse sports section

May 2009 to Aug 2009, Canadian Tire, Ottawa Ontario, Promotions Department

• Worked in merchandising building displays, helped customers, kept store clean worked in and helped organize the warehouse

May 2007 to Aug 2007, Pepsi Bottling Group, Calgary Alberta, Machine Operator

• Optimized the performances of the labelling and packing machinery

• Took inventory of supplies

• Observe Health and Safety regulations, including WHMIS

July 2006 to March 2007, Sobeys Riverbend, Calgary Alberta Cashier/Customer Service Representative

• Customer service and problem solving, maintain inventory of lottery and bus ticket, assist cashiers when they have problems and cash and credit balance and control

Volunteer Experience

• Volunteered with the Queen City Marathon as a course marshal.

• Helped set-up See Dick Triathlon in Regina

• Volunteered at National Conductive Energy Weapons Conference hosted by Carleton University and the Canadian Police Research Centre

• Volunteered with The National Capital Race Weekend (multiple years), Run for the reach, Gloucester half marathon

Interests and Athletics

• Member of the Regina Ski Club

• Qualified for Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association Provincial Championship in Nordic Skiing with Colonel By Nordic ski team, 3 times

• Senior boys Nordic Ski champ

• Played tier 2 rugby of the adult league

• Kayaking and camping

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