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<span style="font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Rob is currently an undergraduate Mechanical and Electrical Engineering student with a focus in sustainable energy systems at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. While in school Rob is also working as an Operational Excellence Intern at Joy Global, a Crew Chief and Aviation Mechanic on UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, a Competitor on the "Paws verse Claws" Lakefront marathon team, President of the UW-Milwaukee chapter of Student Veterans of America, volunteer at the Urban Ecology Center and last but not least Proprietor of Smallwaukee Properties LLC.</span>
*Smallwaukee Properties LLC
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== '''Professional Summary''' ==
My goal is to find a position that would allow me to get into either product testing and failure modes or design. As a long term goal and interest I want to contribute to the development of sustainable energy systems or the implementation of hybrid systems. I have demonstrated technical support skills such as programming, design drafting, material testing and product failure testing. Proven capacity to build teams, multi task, manage business operations, complete projects and exceed business goals. Provide experience in engines, design, end user testing and performance evaluation.
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== '''Education'''==
== '''''Related Course Work:'''''==
<u>Design and Computation Software:</u> ProEngineer Wildfire 5.0, AutoCAD, MatLab, MathCAD, Windchill, Creo
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== '''Professional Experiences'''==''''' Joy Global, Operational Excellence, Intern '''''<i> Jan 2014 - Current</i> ===
· Process mapping, problem identification, guiding improvements in value added areas · Improving the paint process to eliminate waste and damage === ''''' Generac Power Systems, Standards Design Engineer, Intern '''''<i> Sept 2013 – Jan 2013</i>===
· Implementing standardized work and part documentation and drawings
· Researching part utilization to determine necessary updates for drawings
=== ''' United States Army, Wisconsin National Guard, Specialist, Crew Chief and Aviation Mechanic''''' Feb 2010 – Current''===
· Inspect, maintain and repair UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters
· Work regularly within teams to complete critical projects within deadlines, specifications and tolerances
=== ''''' Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Assembly and Machining Powertrain Operations Co-op '''''<i> Jan 2013 – Sep 2013</i>===
· Implementing ergonomically correct production processes
· Maintaining a high level of quality assurance and manufacturing consistency through system implementation
=== ''''' UW-Milwaukee Military and Student Veterans Resource Center, Administration''''' ''Sep 2012 – Mar 2013''===
· Support current and former military personnel transitioning from service to student life
· Provide information and assist with navigating benefits and opportunities to service members
=== ''''' Additional Professional Skills and Experiences'''''===
· Held management positions 2005 – 2011 using communication, conflict resolution and organization skills