Sam Alavi
**** ** **** **. ***** Springs, FL, *3067
*********@*****.***
Objective Seeking a professional position where my knowledge can be utilized and I
can contribute to the growth of the organization.
Education
Florida International University Miami, FL 01/2012
MS in Engineering Management
Graduation Date 01/2013
Florida International University Miami, FL 08/2007-04/2011
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Certificate in Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
Graduation Date 04/2011
Overall GPA: 3.56/4.0
o Mechanical Design I & II
o Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer
o Mechanical Vibrations
o Internal Combustions Engines
o Principals of AC, AC Design, and Mechanical Systems in Environmental
Controls
Personal Skills Excellent networking and communication skills
Substantial understanding of purchasing techniques and systems
Extensive Inventory management experience
Able to adapt to new software practices
Immense ability to handle multiple priorities and changing business needs
Strong analytical and mathematical skills
Ability to work under pressure
Technical Skills AutoCAD, SolidWorks, C++ Programming, Ansys, MatLab, Pspice Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Quickbook, Calyx Point 5, MLX, Abaqus
Language Skills Fluent in English and Persian
Engineering Projects Unmanned Aerial Reconnaissance Vehicle (AUVSI SUAS 2011
Competition)
* Researching on the stability, aerodynamics and mission of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Designing and build a high performance UAV with medium level maneuverability and high stability
* Modeling improved designs with OpenFOAM Software
* Simulating, Testing, and Analyzing improved models
Transmission Design
* Transmission design including all components: shaft, bearings, gears, and housing.
* Transmission designed with efficient materials in the industry
* Team was instructed an input and output for transmission design
Shaft Design
* Design a shaft for static and cyclic loading
* Design was instructed with specified RPM speed and power transmitted
* Design model in engineering drawing software SolidWorks
Employment History Economic Electric Motors Davie, FL 06/2007-Present
Purchasing Manager / Sales Associate
o Contributed to increase company's profitability improving and implementing purchasing and sales programs.
o Solicit bids, secure written and telephone quotations from vendors, analyze bids, perform value and cost analysis and select products and vendors consistent with existing policies and procedures and assist other staff members in doing the same.
o Developed various purchase orders and agreements.
o Ensured timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication and follow-up with the vendor, distribution centre, and merchant team.
o Communicate clearly, concisely and courteously, orally and in writing, and maintain effective business relationships with other employees, vendors, and the public.
o Utilize personal computer and spreadsheet software to perform efficient and accurate bid tabulations.
o Controlled the number of inventory turns to meet budget guidelines
Dillard’s Coral Springs, FL 01/2007-12/2008
Sales Associate
o Helped consumers with general promotions in store and all store products.
o Stocked all the products on the shelves in well manner. nets, Deck.
o Understood all the responsibilities at work place including safety.
Affiliations
o The Honors College of FIU Engineering Alumni
o Tau Beta Pi The Engineering Honor Society member
o McNair Fellow
o ASME- American Society of Mechanical Engineering
College Awards SEAGEP Undergraduate Research Award,
FGLSAMP Undergraduate Research Award
Public Speaking Unmanned Aerial Reconnaissance Vehicle Design presented to: IAB
member, FIU faculty, FIU students, and McNair Board
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST