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Summary
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.
Current Projects:
On Campus
UW-Milwaukee Maker's Space
Personal
Smallwaukee Properties LLC
Smallwaukee Properties has a mission to solve global problems one community, one house and one solar panel at a time.
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.
Education
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee – Senior Urban Ecology Center, Sustainability Focus, Volunteer
Major: Mechanical Engineering Society of Automotive and Aerospace Engineers
Minor: Electrical Engineering Minor Student Veterans of America, President
“Paws vs. Claws” Marathon Team, Competitor
Related Course Work
Design and Computation Software: ProEngineer Wildfire 5.0, AutoCAD, MatLab, MathCAD, Windchill, Creo
Hardware and Software Development: RSP Development and construction, Java, C++ and Assembly
Material Processes Engineering and Failure Analysis: Test, input data, evaluate, implement continual improvement
Study Abroad: Spent 3 months studying as an high school exchange Student in Germany
Professional Experiences
Joy Global, Operational Excellence, Intern
· 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
· 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
· Inspect, maintain and repair UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters
· Nominated for soldier of the year, quick promotion and selected to work as Crew Chief
· Maintain perfect safety record within entire fleet of 18 helicopters through attention to detail
· Abide by military regulations and standards to ensure safety of crew and passengers
· Work regularly within teams to complete critical projects within deadlines, specifications and tolerances
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Assembly and Machining Powertrain Operations Co-op
· Implementing ergonomically correct production processes
· Improving productivity and reducing waste through layout design and process changes
· Assisting in problem solving through engineering solutions
· Maintaining a high level of quality assurance and manufacturing consistency through system implementation
UW-Milwaukee Military and Student Veterans Resource Center, Administration
· 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
· Facilitated the opening of seven businesses from construction through regular operations
· Demonstrated capacity to build teams and nurture a diverse group of communication and learning styles
· Adhered to federal and state standards, OSHA requirements and hazardous material protocols