TAYLOR J.TOWLE

wkj7mz@r.postjobfree.com | 484-***-****

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

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