DERRICK K. MAHRLE
*******.*.******@*****.*** **29 109th Ave. Allegan, MI 49010 269-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated, enthusiastic, responsible individual seeking a co-op opportunity starting June 2012 in embedded systems design(hardware and software interfacing), where I can contribute my knowledge, project experiences, thorough attention to details, analytical, creative, team leadership, and organizational skills.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of science in Engineering, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan April 2014
Major: Computer Engineering Current GPA: 3.75
Bachelor of Science in Computing, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan December 2008
Program GPA: 3.05
RELEVANT COURSEWORK:
Data Structures & Algorithms
Digital Logic
Electronics I
Electronics II
Math courses including Calculus I,Calculus II, Calculus III,Discrete Math, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Probability Theory/Applied Statistics
Network (Internet) Architecture
Microprocessor Systems
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES:
C C++ Java Motorola 68HC12/HCS Assembly
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES/ORGANIZATION/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
GOBLES JUNIOR ACADEMY, GOBLES, MI
Volunteer IT Manager/Administrator, 2003-Present
GOBLES-PINEDALE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, GOBLES, MI
Audio-Visual Team Member, 2000-Present
- includes assisting with operation of PA system, along with video projectors, computers, lighting, and other needs as necessary . Train individuals in use of recording hardware and editing software. Currently solely responsible for audio recording,editing, and mastering of weekly sermons, utilizing Adobe Audition, for CD duplication and web posting.
Landscape Improvements/grounds maintenance, 2007-Present
-includes completely designing irrigation/sprinkling system for existing church landscape covering an area of approximately 2500 square feet. Personally installed and supervised about 20 volunteers with all critical components except for backflow prevention device, which a qualified licensed backflow prevention expert was required by code to install.
THE BERRIEN COUNTY COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN - CHILDREN ASSESSMENT CENTER, BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN
Database project, April 2006 - June 2006
Developed Microsoft Access Database for Children's Assessment Center to keep track of Contacts, Donations, Newsletters,
and Membership information.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:
Augustus Growers/Dickerson's Greenhouse, Bloomingdale, Michigan
General Labor, 1998 - Present
Involves part-time work involving custom fertilizer and greenhouse chemical mixing, irrigation,usage and maintenance of
mixing tanks/pumps/valves/pipes/filter. Occasionally help with other tasks as assigned.
Able to provide more detail as needed.