Michael Adams
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
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OBJECTIVE Seeking a full-time position with opportunities of growth and practical experience that will allow me to utilize my engineering and electrical background
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
Date of Graduation: May 24, 2010
Related Coursework: Intro to Engineering, Statics, Mechanics of Materials, Dynamics, Ethical Issues of Science, Thermodynamics, Design w/ CAD, Fluid Mechanics, Topics in Engineering Math, Principles of Electrical Engineering, Structure and Properties of Engineering Materials, Machine Design, Transfer Processes, Solid Mechanics and Materials Lab, Vibrations, Automatic Controls, Fluids/Energy Lab, Controls/Vibrations Lab, Mechanics of Deformable Solids, Systems Design, Kinematics and Mechanism Design, and Heating/Ventilation/AC Design.
PROJECTS
Portable Hand Water Still: Team Leader to convert potable water from
non-potable water by designing a man-powered mechanical device within
set constraints using Pro Engineer and a rapid prototype machine.
Temperature Control for Different Threshold Values: Temperature Control System using LABVIEW that responded to a changing system parameter in order to generate the necessary output for an actuator.
Exercise Bike Generator: Design, Fabrication, and Market Analysis of an exercise bike made to generate electricity during a patron’s workout.
Can Crusher: Linkage Design, Fabrication, and Market Analysis of an aluminum can crusher made to minimize the volume of recycled cans.
SKILLS
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power point, MatLAB,
AutoCAD, Pro Engineering, LABVIEW
Foreign language skills: Spanish
Certifications/Licensure: Advanced Open Water Scuba Diving
Other skills: 6 years of Residential Electrical Experience
4.5 years of Industrial/Commercial Electrical Experience
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Electrical Mechanic January 2007- Present
SMB Electrical Contractors Inc. Catonsville, MD
• Wiring of Industrial/ Commercial/ Residential Buildings
• Installation of conduits and feeders for Modular building that are used as classrooms
• Electrician contracted to install rigid conduits for numerous applications at GAF’s Baltimore plant
• Primary electrician for Applied Coating Systems INC.
• Complete wiring from shell space into Cosi restaurant
HVAC Internship Summer 2008
RMF Engineering Inc. Baltimore, MD 21230
• Load Calculation using the CLTD Method
• Sizing HVAC Equipment
• Duct and Piping Design/Layout using AutoCAD
• Electrical Load Monitoring in the field
Electrical Mechanic June 2001- January 2007
Northern Cross Electric Inc. Woodbine, MD
• Wiring of Residential Buildings
ACHIEVEMENTS/LEADERSHIP
All City/County/Metro Track and Field, 2002 - 2004
Mt. St. Joseph Track and Field/Cross Country Team Captain, 2003 & 2004
MIAA Champion High Jump, 2002 – 2004
2nd Place in UMBC’s Idea Competition for the Design of an Electricity Generating Exercise Bike, 2009
REFERENCES for Michael Adams
Officer Scott Ritzes, Maryland Transportation Authority Police, 443-***-****
Eric Skrabacz, (AMSSA) Aberdeen, 240-***-****
Joe Rhoades, SMB Electrical Contractors Inc., 443-***-****
Mark Prime, Northern Cross Electric Company, 410-***-****
Ken Pittman, Mount Saint Joseph High School, 410-***-****