Tom Buchas

Permanent address: **** Whitetail Drive, Coopersburg, PA 18036

College address: 266 Powell Campus Center, Alfred, NY 14802

Cell phone: 267- 424-0576 • Email: otib64@r.postjobfree.com

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

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