TAYLOR J.TOWLE
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Current Address: *** *. ****** **. ***. 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 484-***-****
Permanent Address: 4223 I-20 Frontage Road, Apt. K9, Vicksburg, MS 39183 484-***-****
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time job in the field of Civil Engineering that utilizes my problem solving and leadership skills
EDUCATION
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, May 2012
Major GPA: 3.61/4.0 Overall GPA: 3.14/4.0
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Mississippi Department of Transportation
Vicksburg, MS
Engineering Internship Experience, June-August 2011
-Performed daily supervision of bridge and road construction and repair
-Kept track of pay items for preliminary analysis and formed a cost estimate for future items
C&W Mechanical, Inc.
Reading, PA
Summer Internship Experience, July-August 2010
-Assisted in pumping process to transport heating oil to storage tanks for local building renovation
-Served as primary author of technical paper outlining cost-saving heat recovery systems to be used for company website and sent to publishers
HSC BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS
Exton, PA
Shadowing Experience, March 2009
-Participated in project planning meetings
-Observed project site at Paoli Hospital with project management team
PROJECTS
Bramer House Retaining Wall, Spring 2012
-Designed a new retaining wall to replace a failing site on campus
-Responsible for all construction asects in building the new wall
Elevated Sandbox Design and Construction, Fall 2011
-Designed and built a structure to support 100 pounds of sand and maximize height off ground using a 5’x5’ sheet of Baltic plywood
Structural Design and Construction, Fall 2011
-Developed detailed plans, analysis, and constructed a cantilever structure that would hold a load of 300 pounds at a distance of 8 feet from the moment arm using wood boards
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
TREDYFFRIN EASTTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Wayne, PA
Paraprofessional, Summer 2009 & 2010
-Assisted lead teacher in meeting IEP goals for 7 autistic students during an extended school year program
-Delivered reading and math reinforcement to small groups of students
LEADERSHIP
Internal Vice President (Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Beta Sigma Chapter) – Spring 2011
-Run and enforce internal positions dealing with household maintenance, character building, scholarship, alumni networking, and community service
Vice President for Public Relations Carnegie Mellon Inter Fraternity Council – Spring 2010-Fall 2010
-Coordinate and organize large-scale events with the intent of integrating student and Greek life
-Motivate and support members of the Greek community to uphold positive image on campus
RELEVANT COURSES
Solid Mechanics and Lab
Soil Mechanics and Lab
Fluid Mechanics and Lab
Water Quality Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Project Management
Design and Construction
Principles of Economics
Environmental Economics
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Engineering Economics
Computer Applications
Geology
Environmental Engineering and Lab
Materials Selection and Lab
Civil Engineering Design
Engineering and Public Policy
Engineering Statistics and Quality
Hydraulic Structures
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Mathematica, MatLab, HEC-RAS
ACTIVITIES & HONORS
American Society of Civil Engineers, Fall 2009-present
Engineers Without Borders 2010-present
Sexual Assault Advisor, Fall 2009-present
Carnegie Mellon Football, 2008-2009
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Spring 2009-present
Pittsburgh Cares Volunteer, 2008-2009