1. ALEC M. DESAULNIERS
adesauln@terpmail.umd.edu • (240) 753-2580
23628 Rolling Fork Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20882
EDUCATION
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Minor: Project Management Expected May, 2016
GPA: 3.65
Dean’s List and Academic Honors Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Fall 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE
DAVIS Construction: Interiors Intern: Under Armour – Project Apollo
May 2015 – Aug 2015
 Assisted project management team in the management of 172,000 SF office building construction for Under Armour
 Submitted and returned dozens of submittals from a variety of trades after ensuring compliance with project specifications
 Analyzed proposals, collaborated with Davis PM to award contracts, drafted change orders, and wrote RFIs
 Analyzed drawings to perform takeoffs in order attain pricing from vendors
 Performed and documented safety walks using Latista software
 Attained OSHA 30-hour construction certification
Milani Construction, LLC: Estimating Intern
Oct. 2014 – Dec 2014
 Performed takeoffs by analyzing engineering drawings to calculate material costs
 Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
South Germantown Splash Playground and Mini-Golf: Lifeguard
July 2013 - Sept. 2014 (Seasonal – Part Time)
 Monitored patrons and promoted health and safety through enforcement of rules and policies set by the state of Maryland
 Interacted with customers and other organizations to plan unique events within the Splash Park
 Addressed specific concerns of customers
PROJECTS
40MW Solar Power Plant Project Proposal Project Leader
June 2014 – August 2014
 Created a comprehensive project proposal for a 40MW Solar Power Plant
 Delegated responsibilities and work packages to all team members with deadlines
 Produced 35 page final report including project selection/responsibility/risk management matrices, Work Breakdown Structure,
CPM and PERT schedules
 Initiated and led every group meeting while actively communicating section deadlines to members
Hovercraft Design Project Fan Sub - Group Team Leader
February 2014 – May 2014
 Designed and built an autonomous hovercraft on a three month deadline and $350 budget
 Calculated pressure, flow rate, and thrust requirements of the craft as well as power requirements
 Constructed fan guards as well as tested fans to determine actual pressure, flow rate, and thrust
 Presented results and final design to panel of three professors and class of over forty students
 Collaborated with team to present 25 page report detailing design, construction, and performance of the craft
LEADERSHIP
Theta Tau – Professional Engineering Fraternity: Eta Delta Chapter September 2013 – Present
 Professional Engineering Fraternity dedicated to the development of a high standard of professional interest among its members
 Vice President: Currently collaborating with 14 chair position members to organize, budget, and advertise several professional
development, community service, and fundraising events for the 2015 Fall semester April 2015 – Present
 Service Chair: Organized 7 collaborative service events in first two semesters holding position. May 2014 – April 2015
 Pledge Service Chair: Organized service event for pledge class September 2013 – December 2013
SKILLS/Certifications
 PTC Creo 3.0, SolidWorks 2014, Autodesk Inventor 2014, NX 9.0, Microsoft Office Suite (7 years), OSHA 30-Hour