Mechanical Engineering Sales
Resume:
Brandon S. Ward
Yorktown, VA *****
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Full-time engineering position
EDUCATION
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, May 2011
Minor: Leadership
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA
Earning and financing 75% of college education and expenses
Overall GPA: 2.82
Relevant Courses
Controls
Intro to CAD/CAM
Vibrations
Engines / Power Trains
CAD of Fluid Thermal Systems
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Turbocharger Bearing Design Team, August 2010 – May 2011
• Evaluated the stability and performance of a turbocharger bearing
• Worked with manufacturers to discuss potential design changes
• Used a diesel test stand and data acquisition equipment
• Designed a tilting pad bearing to fit inside a turbocharger
R/C Car CAD Team, January 2011 – May 2011
• Identified and evaluated customer needs using Quality Function Deployment
• Developed design criteria and metrics
• Used computer aided design software to create a model based on this criteria
• Created and updated a Bill of Materials with outsourced and made-in-house parts
COMPUTER SKILLS
Software:
MS Office
MATLAB
Programming:
C++
MATLAB
NX
Catia
Aspen Plus
HTRI Xchanger Suite
WORK EXPERIENCE
Server, Macado’s, Blacksburg, VA November 2010 – December 2011
• Ensured customer satisfaction
• Served food and drinks
• Handled cash, checks, and credit cards
• Learned to multitask while working in a fast-paced environment
• Worked during senior year to cover expenses
Electronics Sales, H. H. Gregg, Newport News, VA January 2010-June 2010
• Worked 40 hours per week to help fund college education
• Dealt with customers one-on-one
• Developed motivation and initiative while working for commission
U.S. Army, Contracted Student, January 2007 – December 2009
• Completed Army training (LDAC) during Summer 2009
• Fostered leadership skills while in charge of 30 other students for Fall semester 2009
• Earned the RECONDO badge
• Member of the honor platoon
ACTIVITIES
Corps of Cadets, Virginia Tech, 2006-09
Y-Toss, YMCA, May 2009
CLEARANCE LEVEL
Secret
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