Passionate mechanical engineer with valuable, hands-on experience seeking an entry-level opportunity.

  Genuine interest is engine diagnostics and repair, particularly related to vehicles.

  Six years of experience rebuilding automotive engines from the ground up that have won endurance races.

  Earned first place honors and A grades on engineering projects while studying at Baylor University.

  Proactively identified and resolved a variety of challenging problems in real time.

  Stellar time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Proficient with Windows and Macintosh operating systems; Microsoft Office Suite; AutoCAD Inventor; SolidWorks; MATLAB; and MathCAD.

Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering, Baylor University Waco, XXXXXX; expected Dec. 2016

  Major Coursework: Calculus I and II; Engineering Analysis; Physics I and II; Statics; Differential
Equations; Chemistry I; Introduction to Engineering; Thermodynamics; and Linear Algebra.

  Major GPA: (XX) and/or combined junior and senior year GPA (XX).

  Student Member, Society of Automotive Engineers; since 2012.

Senior Design/Capstone Project: designed and built a drone for children from low-income neighborhoods:

  Work with a team of up to eight students to teach principles of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), including lift and drag, to young students through a sponsorship with Robots for Kids.

  Designed battle drones, complete with lights, sensors and hover and launch modes, among other features.

Chassis and Rear End Suspension Design for a Baja Racing Kart:

  Collaborated with four other students to design the rear suspension, including geometry and set up.

  Fabricated used parts for the vehicle to help build the chassis SE drivetrain.

  Ranked in the top 50 out of more than 100 competing entrants.

Trebuchet Design/Catapult System:

  Built a type of medieval siege engine to see how fast and how far it would launch projectiles.

  Coded all system reactions in MATLAB.

  Earned a grade of 98 out of 100 for design.

Test Reaction Forces Project:

  Tested reaction forces of a 2016 Ford Mustang driving over a speed bump at 15 miles per hour, with the goal of preventing the driver from spilling their cup of coffee.

  Used MATLAB to code all reaction forces in the person s body, arm and cup of coffee, as well as the suspension and tires.

  Achieved a grade of 98 out of 100.

Vending Machine Design:

  Proof of concept and design of a vending machine with a Bluetooth application and a dedicated web server.

  Tied for first place, beating out eight other entrants.

AutoCAD Drafting, LS3 Engineering Houston, XXXXXX Summer 2015

  Reported to the Chief Engineer and collaborated on multiple projects with the AutoCAD Lead Drafter.

  Generated a 3D presentation for a new trolley product that could be deployed during offshore drilling, incorporating the use of a gaming mouse to program the hotkey shortcuts within AutoCAD.

  Converted 2D files to 3D AutoCAD; performed calculations; and sat in on proposal meetings.

  Praised by team members for stellar performance and was invited back for another internship, but had to decline in order to take summer courses at Baylor.

Driver I Crew Member, Amateur/Pro Endurance Car Racing Houston, XXXXXX 2010-Present

  Since the age of 17, have been building endurance road racing vehicles from the ground up for competition.

  Helped build and re-build the engine of a 1985 Toyota Supra that won two separate endurance road races.

  Ensured the vehicle meet the 2,300 pound racing specification while maintaining balance.

  Installed rear differential and customized suspension, and overhauled the interior to achieve weight objectives.

  Re-built vehicles in less than one day.

Previously:

Sales Representative, Affordable Insulators Houston, XXXXXX Summer 2014

Tennis Camp Lead/Coach, Memorial NW Community Center Houston, XXXXXX Summers 2006-2009