Brendan C. O’Shaughnessy
ub8k30@r.postjobfree.com
Charlotte, NC 28214
EDUCATION___________________________________________________________________________________
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Graduation: May 2009, BS Mechanical Engineering
Focus: Finite Element Analysis, MathCAD, ProEngineer, Thermal Fluids Design,
MS Project, MS Office. Designed, tested, and evaluated a range of
fluid and heat flow properties
using a wide array of equipment ranging from viscometers, to flow
benches, to radiometers.
University of Florida, College of Mechanical Engineering, Gainesville, FL
Focus: ProEngineer, Manufacturing using lathes and mills
Activities: American Institute of Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering,
Secretary 2004-2005; Hover Craft Club 2004
Withdrew from school when called to active duty, USMC.
United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, CA
Basic Vehicle Repairman’s Course
Amphibious Assault Vehicle Mechanic Certification - 2001
RELATED EXPERIENCE________________________________________________________________________________
America in Motion (AIM), Charlotte, NC, March 2010 - Present
Design Engineer - Designed mechanical systems and rendered accompanying 2-D drawings using
SolidWorks 2010.
Systems and Applications Engineer - Spearheaded the design of an AGV (Automatic Guided Vehicle)
with sole responsibility for mechanical and electrical design.
Project Engineer - Acted as the main line of communication between the customer and AIM Provided
customers with weekly updates and analysis of project development. Collaborated with clients and
manufacturers to ensure customer expectations were met. Hired and managed mechanical design
engineer to assist with project design.
Driltech, Alachua, FL
Engineering Design Intern, Aug 2005 - Nov 2005
Worked with senior engineers using Autodesk Inventor to design big rig drilling equipment.
Warehouse Intern, May 2005 - Aug 2005
Remapped and documented shipping and receiving procedures.
Worked in all sections of the warehouse and inventory management.
United States Marine Corps, May 2000 - Dec 2006
4th Amphibious Assault Battalion, Amphibious Assault Vehicle Mechanic
Section Leader – In charge of first platoon maintenance and mechanics
Ensured operational readiness of all vehicles. Earned the rank of Sergeant. Lead other Marines
and assisted in the training of new mechanics.
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Attached to 3rd Marines 3rd Division (Dec 2005 – Nov 2006)
Maintenance Chief for SURC boats. Ensured inventory and maintenance of proper equipment and
parts for mission critical repairs. Tracked maintenance logs and revisions done on the boats
for SAFEboats.
Attached to 3rd Marines 1st Division Infantry, (Feb. – July 2004)
Provided armed assistance. Ensured all vehicles were combat ready.
Received following Honors:
Presidential Unit Citation Overseas Deployment Ribbon
Humanitarian Award Good Conduct Medal (2)
Combat Action Ribbon Operation Iraqi Freedom Ribbon
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS_______________________________________________________________________
Traveling - Japan, Korea, Scotland, Kuwait, Iraq, Mexico.
Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout, NESA member
Activities – Triathlons, Tennis, Camping/Backpacking
Volunteer Activities – Habitat for Humanity
Languages – Basic Spanish, Beginner German
REFERENCES_____________________________________________________________________________________
Tommy Hessler
CEO and President
America In Motion
9317-A Monroe Road
Charlotte, NC 28270-1483
Theresa Blasius
Executive VP
America In Motion
9317-A Monroe Road
Charlotte, NC 28270-1483
Gerald Crump
Operations Procedure Writer
RCS Corporation
10727 Danesway Lane
Cornelius, NC 28031
Additional personal and employment references available.