CARTER GARCIA5412 Bombay Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46239 Phone: (317) 224-9904 Email: carter_garcia1@aol.com Recent graduate of ABET-accredited BSME program with over eight years of leadership experience, looking to obtain a full time engineering position.

EDUCATIONPurdue School of Engineering at IUPUI -- Indianapolis, IN Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), May 2015

Core: Standard ABET Electives: Project Management, CAD/CAM, FEA, Renewable Energy.

TECHNICAL SKILLSPrograms: PTC Creo Parametric (Pro-E), NI Labview, MS Visual, MiniTab, PSpice, MS Office Suite, MATLAB/Simulink, C+ programming, Ansys Workbench, Mastan2, SolidWorks. Typical Shop Experience: Very knowledgeable of standard shop practices, safety/emergency procedures, tools and their uses, and organizational risk management.

Engineering ProjectsCapstone Design Project Team Leader (January 2015 to May 2015):

Collaborated with sponsor to develop and prototype a sports helmet to reduce the risk of concussions.

Produced CAD/CAM models, analytical calculations, and project documentation. Designed and manufactured prototype display stands and presentation materials.

Mechanical Design Project (January 2013 to May 2013): Designed and analyzed an extendable ratchet system in accordance with current engineering

standards. Utilized Creo Parametric software in conjunction with paper drafts to create working CAD models

and animations for product presentation and finalized report. Thermodynamics Design Project (August 2012 to December 2012):

Analyzed HVAC requirements for a residential structure’s heating and cooling system based on extreme and average winter and summer temperatures. Assessed each available system, performed cost efficiency analysis, and presented recommendations.

EXPERIENCEMechanical Design Engineer Intern, Ameribridge (April 2015 to May 2015)

Worked closely with the company president to revise AutoCad drawings and Inventor models. Implemented new file organization policy to better suit growing company needs. Designed and modeled new bridge parts using engineering design practices and in accordance with

ASME Y14.5M-1994 Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standards.Pool & Spa Lead Technician/Leak Detection Technician, Aqua-Tech Pool & Spa May 2010 to Present (summers)

Self-motivated team leader responsible for daily logistics and operations of all field techs and laborers.

Daily responsibilities include: ensuring all vehicles are properly equipped for present work orders, tracking and documenting man hours and materials expended for each work order, and organizing proper pass-down log for all activities performed.

Hands-on field technician capable of making quick and sound decisions to repair or maintain all aspects relating to pools, spas, underground and underwater leak detection.

Customer Service Associate, Lowe’s (Tool World/Millwork/Hardware), May 2013 to Present Customer focused associate known for motivation and teamwork in all situations. Strong communication skills with the ability to decipher customers’ needs quickly and effectively

providing the best product/services for the individual. Multi-tasking ability allows for daily department stocking and inventory management while holding

customer satisfaction to high standards.Military

USN, Aviation Structural Mechanic & Hydraulics-man, August 2001 to March 2009 Performed scheduled/emergency maintenance actions on F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18E Super Hornets

as required to maintain strong squadron readiness posture at all times. Earned reputation as a leader and self-motivated ‘air-framer’ requesting all available technical schools to hone skills for each aircraft platform.

Platform Expert: regularly sought out by parent command and sister squadrons for troubleshooting and problem solving non-routine maintenance functions.

Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI): responsible for ensuring proper maintenance practices were followed by personnel under my command. Inspected all maintenance performed prior to any low power ground or flight tests.

Supervisor: was responsible for twenty-two subordinates tasking, training, and personal well-being. Routinely tasked with early detachment responsibilities arriving at destination prior to squadron to organize and obtain all aspects of support and structure for the incoming detachment.

Deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Partnership of America’s and Operation Iraqi Freedom.