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Engineering<br />
Matthew A. Mechaniker<br />
Current Address: 1923 W. Maine Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 (785) 312-5578<br />
Permanent Address: 206 S. Washington Road, Salina, Kansas 62301 (316) 732-4701<br />
E-mail Address: Mattm@ku.edu<br />
EDUCATION:<br />
<strong>The</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Mechanical Engineering, Expected May 2012 – GPA: 3.79/4.00<br />
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE:<br />
Koch Industries, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota<br />
Project Manager Intern, Summer 2011<br />
- Provided engineering support for the Build-it <strong>and</strong> Construction group including design, permits, <strong>and</strong> certification for<br />
planned projects.<br />
- Organized <strong>and</strong> led all client meetings <strong>and</strong> oversaw all project communication.<br />
- Managed five projects, estimated at $1.5 million.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Boeing Company, Wichita, Kansas<br />
Engineering Intern, Summer 2010<br />
- Member <strong>of</strong> a military stress group that provided fleet support for the KC-135 <strong>and</strong> its derivatives.<br />
- Performed structural analysis on different components <strong>of</strong> the airplane to ensure safety <strong>and</strong> maintainability.<br />
Marche Inc., Lawrence, Kansas<br />
Engineering Intern, Summer 2009<br />
- Contributed to group design teams that prototyped consumer recreational products, medical components, business<br />
instrumentations <strong>and</strong> OEM products.<br />
- Designed prototypes in Pro-engineer <strong>and</strong> produced real models using FDM machines.<br />
ENGINEERING PROJECT:<br />
Boat Lift Design Project, University <strong>of</strong> Kansas<br />
Senior Design Project, 2011-2012<br />
- Designed <strong>and</strong> manufactured a hydraulic lift that raises a 4,000 lb. ski boat out <strong>of</strong> water for storage.<br />
- Prototyped the lift using Pro-Engineer, Working Model, <strong>and</strong> FEA computer modeling.<br />
WORK EXPERIENCE:<br />
Wildcat Stock Farm, Salina, Kansas<br />
Farm H<strong>and</strong>, 2000-2011<br />
- Fifth generation to be raised on a family-owned <strong>and</strong> -operated grain <strong>and</strong> livestock farm.<br />
- Operated <strong>and</strong> repaired heavy machinery.<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Kansas Interfraternity Council, Lawrence, Kansas<br />
Executive Vice-President, 2010-2011<br />
- Created new billing <strong>and</strong> budgeting procedures, implemented new communication <strong>and</strong> accounting s<strong>of</strong>tware, <strong>and</strong><br />
restructured investments.<br />
- Controlled $50,000 annual budget.<br />
Willow Bend Golf Course, Wichita, Kansas<br />
Short Order Cook, Summer 2007, 2008<br />
- Tabulated food inventory <strong>and</strong> merch<strong>and</strong>ise lists.<br />
SOFTWARE SKILLS:<br />
Pro-engineer, AutoCAD, Matlab, Working Model, C++, Micros<strong>of</strong>t Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.<br />
ACTIVITIES:<br />
Delta Chi Vice-President, Engineering Student Senate, Greek Endeavor Facilitator, Rock Chalk Cast Member, Icthus Bible<br />
Study, Delta Chi Philanthropy Chairman, Athletics, Sailing Club.<br />
HONORS:<br />
Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honor Society), Outst<strong>and</strong>ing Greek Senior, Nominated for Rhodes <strong>and</strong> Marshall<br />
Scholarship, Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical Engineering Honor Society), Golden Key, National Honors Society, Leadership<br />
Scholarship, Order <strong>of</strong> Omega, High <strong>School</strong> Salutatorian, Kansas State Forensics Champion.<br />
<strong>Business</strong><br />
JOE BUSINESS<br />
2001 West Sixth Street • Lawrence, Kansas 66044 • (785) 555-7856 • jbusiness@ku.edu<br />
EDUCATION<br />
<strong>The</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Kansas Lawrence, KS<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science, Marketing May 2010<br />
International <strong>Business</strong> <strong>and</strong> Chinese Concentration<br />
Overall GPA: 3.85; Marketing GPA: 3.92<br />
Study Abroad: Consortium <strong>of</strong> Universities for International Studies Paderno del Grappa, Italy<br />
Fall Semester 2008<br />
EXPERIENCE<br />
Micros<strong>of</strong>t Waltham, MA<br />
Account Team Unit Manager June 2010 – Present<br />
• Develop <strong>and</strong> lead a team <strong>of</strong> 25 Account Managers in the Southwest district<br />
• Manage approximately $600,000 in sales<br />
• Maintain expense budget controls <strong>and</strong> reduced departmental costs by 23% over an 11 month period<br />
• Supervise <strong>and</strong> develop sales team members <strong>and</strong> work with regional teams to provide actionable<br />
feedback supporting sales strategies<br />
• Conduct market analysis for new products <strong>and</strong> design tactics to combat competitive threats<br />
Account Intern Summers 2008 & 2009<br />
• Partnered with sales <strong>and</strong> support staff to manage key accounts<br />
• Built solid customer relationships <strong>and</strong> acted as point person for customer questions <strong>and</strong> concerns<br />
• Developed <strong>and</strong> presented a targeted marketing strategy to the Vice President <strong>of</strong> Marketing which was<br />
used in a print ad campaign for 3 years<br />
<strong>The</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Kansas Finance Department Lawrence, KS<br />
Teaching Assistant for FIN 101: Introduction to Finance August 2009 – May 2010<br />
• Conducted research under the direction <strong>of</strong> finance faculty on significant events affecting a mock<br />
portfolio used in course lectures<br />
• Led a weekly discussion class <strong>of</strong> 25 students<br />
• Held <strong>of</strong>fice hours <strong>and</strong> answered questions for a class <strong>of</strong> 50<br />
• Graded student exams, projects <strong>and</strong> homework to help maintain records <strong>of</strong> students’ performance<br />
Alvin Guggenheim & Associates Kansas City, MO<br />
New Line Cinema Marketing Intern Summer 2007<br />
• Created <strong>and</strong> implemented “Spring Movie Festival” promotional campaign for the KU campus<br />
• Reported directly to the Marketing Director on a regular basis by phone <strong>and</strong> e-mail <strong>and</strong> provided<br />
written status reports<br />
• Arranged news coverage <strong>of</strong> promotional events <strong>and</strong> organized promotional screenings<br />
ACTIVITIES & HONORS<br />
KU Marketing Club<br />
• Treasurer—elected 2 years in a row by peers to manage a $5,000 budget<br />
KU Leadership Challenge Participant<br />
• Selected as 1 <strong>of</strong> 25 business students to attend this leadership conference with a 20% admission rate<br />
Big Brothers Big Sisters<br />
Strickl<strong>and</strong> Memorial Scholarship<br />
Crimson <strong>and</strong> Blue Scholarship<br />
Honor Roll (eight consecutive semesters)<br />
LANGUAGE SKILLS<br />
Fluent in Spanish <strong>and</strong> Chinese<br />
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