Tom Buchas
Permanent address: **** Whitetail Drive, Coopersburg, PA 18036
College address: 266 Powell Campus Center, Alfred, NY 14802
Cell phone: 267- 424-0576 • Email: ****@******.***
OBJECTIVE
Graduating student seeking an entry-level electrical engineering position to start a career
WORK EXPERIENCE H.T. Lyons Engineering, Internship; Fogelsville, PA; 2011-
• Shadowed a buildings control systems manager/programmer and a projects manager
• Improves the following skill sets: people skills, communication skills, learning on the job, computer skills, team player as well as management and professionalism
Special Academic Services, Calculus Tutor; Alfred, NY; 2009-Present
• Assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis to clarify learning problems and work on study skills.
• Recommended by the head of the math department for this position based on knowledge and study skills
• Improves the following skill set: people skills, teaching, communication
Active Learning Center, Teacher Aide/Camp Counselor/Bus Driver; Breinigsville, PA; 2008-Present
• Organize activities to teach children some basic life lessons. Keeping records on every child including: where they are at all times, allergies, special needs, and medication they take or need to take
• Operate a standard size omnibus to safely transport children. Ensure adherence to safety rules
• Improves the following skill sets: responsibility, communication skills, role model, discipline, creativity
Coecles Harbor Marina and Boatyard, Dock Master/Hand; Shelter Island, NY; Summer 2009
• Responsible for the safe mooring/docking of vessels; assisted boaters with: docking, fueling, or pumping
• Maintained accurate records related to billing and collection of dockage fees, and maintained a safe and clean environment throughout the harbor and marina facilities
• Improved the following skill sets: people skills, responsibility, quick on the job learning, and leadership skills
T-n-T Lawn Care, Entrepreneur; Coopersburg, PA; 2001-2008
• Managed a small group of employees, all financial assets, marketing, and a garage full of equipment
• Responsible for maintaining equipment: Tractors, string trimmers, edger, and trailers
• Improved the following skill sets: organizational skills, marketing, responsibility, investment, and leadership skills
EDUCATION Alfred University - Alfred, NY - Inamori School of Engineering; Bachelors of Science Degree – May 2012
Major: Electrical Engineering • Minor: Math
Two Dean’s List Awards • Current G.P.A 3.16 / 4.0
SKILLS
PADI, Scuba Diving Certification – 2000-present
Coast Guard Boat Safety Certification – 2001-present
Commercial Drivers License; Class C with P and B Endorsement – June 2010- present
Projects: wind turbine, traffic light design, gravity car, potato gun, light source tracker, accelerometer controlled skateboard, and full construction of multi-meter.
Lab: Multi-meters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, and Bread Boards
Computer Programs: Windows and Mac OSX SolidWorks, Simulink, NIELVIS, CircuitMaker, LabView, Rhino, Softplan, C++, AutoCAD, VBA, Excel, Outlook.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
IEEE President (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Graduate of the Gary Howerwits Leadership Program
Nominated by Peers and Professors for Outstanding Male Student 2012
Alfred University Volunteer Youth Baseball Camp – Leader and Organizer
Member of the Student Advisory Board
Baseball Club – Outfield / Pitcher / Vice President
AU football player – Varsity Linebacker / Varsity Long Snapper
Omicron Delta Kappa Member – National leadership honor society
Southern Lehigh High School Varsity Football Captain Southern Lehigh High School Varsity Baseball Captain