Mechanical Engineer ready to work!

Jacob Higgins

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Russellville, AR 72802

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479-***-**** Home 479-***-**** Mobile

Objective

I am an entry-level mechanical engineer seeking an opportunity to begin my career in engineering. I am seeking a successful company that will present challenges, offer advancement, and serve the industry with quality engineering practice.

Education

Arkansas Tech University December 2008

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

• Associate of Science in Nuclear Technology

Enrolled in courses concentrating in manufacturing, parts testing, thermal systems, power systems, and electric power generation.

I also have plans to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and become EIT certified.

Work Experience

Substitute Teacher Russellville School District Russellville, AR April-May 2009

• Educated students at the junior high and senior high level.

• Facilitated instructions and assignments as directed by the absent teacher.

• Instructed students and explained difficult problems and concepts.

Textbook Buyer Follett Higher Education Group Russellville, AR 2007-2009

• Purchased textbooks from students at the end of the term.

• Dispensed cash to students after sale.

• Organized textbooks for distribution to the wholesaler and bookstore.

Textbook Associate Arkansas Tech Bookstore Russellville, AR 2006-2009

• Assisted students with textbooks, supplies, and other services.

• Advised students with purchasing and other educational questions.

• Supported the full-time staff as directed.

Organizations, Affiliations, and Honors

• I earned the rank of Eagle Scout of the Boy Scouts of America on October 11, 2003.

• I was awarded the Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholarship, and maintained eligibility for the entire 4-year maximum duration of my college career.

• I have been an assistant scoutmaster for the area BSA Troop 214 of Russellville from 2004 to the present.

• I demonstrated ability in teamwork, planning, and project completion during my Senior Research Design Project in the spring of 2004. The project received a 100% and was described by my professors as “the best senior project and presentation they have seen by students.”

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