Project Manager Mechanical Engineering

ADAM C. ROUKEMA

Email/Phone Home Address

****.*.*******@*****.*** 918 Matador DR SE

C: 210-***-**** Albuquerque, NM 87123

QUALIFYING STATEMENT I ensure that all I do is of the highest quality while being responsible for myself and my community. I strive to improve my opportunities by experimenting with new ideas while embracing the innovative approach of various companies.

EDUCATION The University of New Mexico GPA: 3.32

Bachelors of Science Mechanical Engineering

Le Collège des Creusets: Program Scientifique*, Sion Switzerland (June 2000 - June 2001)

Attended classes at the high school level and participated in many cultural and academic events. Took seven hours of French courses each week to improve my communication skills and knowledge of Franco-European history. *Note: This program has no GPA associated with it.

COURSEWORK Relevant Coursework:

• Mechanical Engineering Design I, II, III, IV,V • Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials • Energy, Environment, Society

• Introduction to Matlab • Heat and Mass Transfer • Mechanical Vibrations

Relevant Computer Skills:

• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project • Pro Engineer (CAD) • Mechanica

• Solidworks (CAD) • Matrix Laboratory • Adobe Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • Center for High Technology Materials (May 2011 - August 2011) Collaborated with research professors and engineers on highly technical development of micro-scale materials with heat and mass transfer applications

• Ethicon Endo-Surgery (June 2009 - Jan. 2010): Worked with staff engineers on various complex manufacturing engineering projects. Performed daily machine checks while functioning separately on other creative design projects

LEADERSHIP

SKILLS

• Engineers Without Borders (2008 - 2012): Serve as liaison between student chapter, professional chapter, and international organization; coordinate general and project meetings, oversee budgets, accounting, advertising, and community outreach

• Peer Assistance and Leadership (2002 - 2003): Served as a mentor to underprivileged and troubled youth in different school settings in the San Antonio Northeast Independent School District. Had regular visits with younger students to ensure they had equal opportunity for success

HONORS AND

AWARDS • Continental Scholarship (Fall 2009 - 2012): Top scholarship awarded by Continental Airlines

• WIRED Scholarship Recipient (Spring 2010): Awarded to students pursuing fields in renewable technology

• Frank Bolek Memorial Scholarship (Spring 2011): Presented to students with a spirit of high-level achievement

COMMUNITY OUTREACH • Engineers Without Borders: Project manager for the Ramah Navajo Solar Project. Managed a team of nine engineering students and oversaw the design and construction of the system

• Engineers Without Borders: Assisted the Tsimane in Bolivia procure a sanitary water source for their use in accordance with the WHO Millennium Development Goals

• New Mexico Public Interest Research Group: Worked with PIRG to create a coalition of students for sustainability on UNM campus

• Attended AISES Region III Conference: Largest region for American Indian Science and Engineering Society

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