EDUCATION

Masters in Industrial Engineering Management, 2008 / GPA: 3.62

BSAS, Mechanical Engineering Technology, 2006 / GPA: 3.41

Youngstown State University ~ Youngstown, OH

 

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Electro/Mechanical Facilities Design · Thermodynamics · Fluid Power Systems · Human Factors  

Manufacturing Systems Analysis · CAD II: Autodesk Inventor · FEA: Algor   

Project Management · Operations Management · Organizational Behavior 

 

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Computer Aided Process Planning:  Worked with another student to examine how CAPP could be applied to a local rivet manufacturer.  Reported on and designed a conceptual system that integrated CAPP to the current production system.

Seating Simulator: Researched the ergonomics of student seating in a classroom setting.  Designed and created an adjustable seating simulator based on findings.

Pick and Place Simulation: Worked with 3 other students to design and create a workcell that used a GE P55 Industrial Robotic arm in conjunction with an Allan-Bradley SLC-100 PLC to carry out manufacturing specific functions to simulate a pick and place shrink fit simulation.

Heat Exchanger Analysis: A team project that investigated a double-pipe heat exchanger mounted horizontally and vertically.  Utilized thermocouples and other technology to analyze parallel flow and counter flow. 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Housing and Residence Life, Youngstown State University

Graduate Assistant~ 2006 – 2008

• Planned and coordinated operational and program activities of the assigned residence hall.
• Coordinated all aspects of seven department-wide assignments;

▫ Pete’s Pages (newsletter)                                ▫ Midnight Breakfast

▫ National Alcohol Awareness Week               ▫ Residence Hall Association

▫ Lil’ Sibs Weekend                                         ▫ Desk Attendant Training

▫ Staff Manual Updating

• Administered and enforced university and housing policies during on-call weeks for 800+ residents.  
• Scheduled, hired, dismissed, trained, and evaluated student staff of assigned building front desk.
• Completed other administrative tasks as assigned.

Staff Assistant~ 2005 – 2006

• Served as the chairman and program coordinator for the first ever Homecoming Housing Alumni Reunion.
• Assisted in coordinating and implementing summer camps & conferences and addressed facilities/operations issues.
• Performed research assignments and chaired assignments including newsletters to parents, Little Sibling Weekend, creating a digital interface for residence hall schematics, and organizing resources for student orientation. 

Resident Assistant~ 2003 - 2005

• Collaborated with housing and university staff to enforce campus and residence hall policies and procedures.
• Executed multiple programming initiatives for 36 residents and collectively programmed for the entire residence hall community.
• Served on various committees and took on collateral assignments that provided residents with social and educational programs and experiences. 

Personal Assistant~ 2002 – 2003

• Assisted the director of housing to perform many administrative tasks such as memorandums, spreadsheets, filing, general paperwork, physical labor, and summer camp/conference communication.
• Developed program to efficiently and accurately monitor contracted services to ensure proper billing.

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

§         Extensive computer skills including programming languages and many software packages (Windows 95/98/2000/XP, MS Office, WS-FTP).

§         Ability to learn new software packages quickly.

§         Basic skill in web design.

§         Ten years experience with various versions of AutoCAD (ACAD 12/14/Lt/2000…2007).

§         Experience with:

                        ▫ PLC programming                                         ▫ Autodesk Inventor

                        ▫ Finite Element Analysis using ALGOR          ▫ Solid Works

                        ▫ SAP                                                               ▫ Visual Basic

 

DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVMENTS

§         Attained Dean’s List status (GPA>3.4) 9 out of 17 semesters (including Summer terms).

§         Nominated as Engineer of the Year for the School of Technology ~ 2006

§         President of the Engineering Technology Club ~ 2005 – 2006

§         Member of IIE ~ 2006

§         Member of the YSU Lacrosse club ~ 2002 – 2003, 2006 – 2008