1. AMANDA L. BRALICK
PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO
9631 W. GRANT ST.
WEST ALLIS, WI 53227
(414) 801-8021 CELL
bralick1221@gmail.com
2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
EDUCATION
RELATED COURSES
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
WORK EXPERIENCE
PROJECT SHOWCASE
ACHIEVEMENTS
REFERENCES
CONCLUSION
3. INTRODUCTION
A little about myself and why Mechanical Engineering was the path I decided to go. With this
portfolio you will see the skills set that I have commandeered over a period of time. I went into
Mechanical engineering for many reasons. The first reason was that I fell in love and was fascinated
on how things worked and what made them work. Originally I was just going to go into drafting only.
When I took Civil Engineering for my associates I had no idea it was going to take me on this amazing
journey. Being able to do calculation on design concepts was thrilling, knowing that your calculations
have to be exact. Engineering is great because there is never a dull moment, it is like a puzzle that
you have to sit there and solve. There is always a new problem, and to be able to come up with a
solution is satisfying. With the experience that I was able to pick up, it helped me be able to work
independently when need be and also be able to work in a team orientated field. I had to learn to
maintain a positive and professional attitude even when I wasn’t given the same respect back. This
also helped me be able to develop excellent communication skills. I wouldn’t change the direction of
the path I chose in a million years. My goal is to constantly keep learning and help improve in any
mechanical field I end up in to make it better.
4. EDUCATION
• INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
DEGREE: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
GPA: 3.17; EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE MAY 2018
• IVY TECH COLLEGE
TRANSFERRED COURSES TO INDIANA STATE
• UNIVERSITY OF MILWAUKEE
TRANSFERRED COURSES TO INDIANA STATE
• ITT TECH INSTITUTE COLLEGE
DEGREE: COMPUTER CAD AND DESIGN ASSOCIATES DEGREE
GPA: 3.75; GRADUATED DATE JUNE 2009
• MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
DEGREE: CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES DEGREE
GPA: 2.18; GRADUATED DATE MAY 2007
• SOUTH MILWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL
DEGREE: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
GPA: 3.12; GRADUATED DATE JUNE 2004
5. RELATED
COURSESMAT 123
Analytic Geometry and Linear Algebra for Engineers
Two and three dimensional analytic geometry using rectangular, polar, cylindrical, and
spherical coordinates. The study of lines, planes, conic sections, polynomials,
exponential and logarithmic functions, and vectors. Elements of linear algebra
including matrices, determinants, and systems of linear equations with an emphasis on
problem solving and applications.
MATH 301
Fundamentals and Applications of Calculus
Inequalities, polynomial functions, logs, and exponentials. Differential and integral
calculus and applications. For students in social sciences, business, and other applied
areas.
MATH 115
College Algebra and Trigonometry
Polynomial equations, systems of linear equations, translations, reflections, symmetry,
functions, graphs, lines, and conic sections, mathematical induction, and trigonometric
functions.
MET 215
Graphic Analysis
Graphically and analytically solving technical mathematical problems commonly
encountered by engineers and technologists utilizing elements of algebra, geometry,
6. RELATED
COURSESMET 299
CAD FUNDAMENTALS
THIS COURSE PROVIDES AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF A
VARIETY OF PC CAD SOFTWARE PACKAGES. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON APPLYING OF
THE SOFTWARE TO THE STUDENT’S AREA OF STUDY.
MET203
INTRODUCTION TO SOLID MODELING
UTILIZING PRO-ENGINEER WILDFIRE 5.0 COMMERCIAL 3-D CAD SOFTWARE, THE
CONCEPTS OF 3-D GRAPHICS AND MODELING TECHNIQUES ARE INTRODUCED. THESE
CONCEPTS INCLUDE WIRE FRAME TRANSFORMATIONS AND BOOLEAN OPERATIONS
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MACHINE PARTS, ENGINEERING DRAWINGS, AND
ASSEMBLIES.
MET 409
SENIOR PROJECT
A PROJECT APPROVED BY THE PROFESSOR IS PLANNED AND CARRIED OUT BY THE
STUDENT. THE PROJECT MUST DEMONSTRATE AN ADVANCED LEVEL OF DESIGN
COMPETENCY IN THE STUDENT’S MAJOR AND IS PERFORMED IN CONSULTATION WITH
ONE OR MORE FACULTY ADVISORS. COLLABORATION WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF
INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, OR COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS IS ENCOURAGED.
7. RELATED
COURSESMET 302
APPLIED STATICS
RESULTANTS AND EQUILIBRIUM, FORCE SYSTEMS, REACTIONS, MOMENTS, COUPLES,
TRUSSES, FRAMES, SHEAVES, PULLEYS, AND FRICTION. GRAPHIC AND ANALYTIC
METHODS.
MET 304
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION TO THE ANALYSIS OF ENGINEERING PROBLEMS INCLUDING
DYNAMICS AND THERMODYNAMICS USING CALCULUS BASED METHODS. EMPHASIS
IS GIVEN TO THE UNDERSTANDING OF BASIC CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES AS WELL
AS THE APPLICATION OF RELATED ANALYSIS IN MECHANICAL AND
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING.
MET 404
ENGINEERING DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
THIS COURSE INTRODUCES FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES USED IN THE
IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECTS OR
PROCESSES. TOPICS INCLUDE DESIGN COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM DEFINITION,
CONCEPT GENERATION, CONCURRENT ENGINEERING, ECONOMIC EVALUATION,
PROJECT PLANNING, AND DECISION MAKING IN ENGINEERING DESIGN
MANAGEMENT.
8. SOFTWARE
EXPERIENCE
Creo
Versions 2.0
AutoCAD
Versions 2008 through
2010
Pro-Engineer 3-D
Version Wildfire 4.0
Microsoft Office Suite
Version 2000 through 2014
Autodesk Inventor
Version 2008
Photoshop & Illustrator
Version 2008
Physical & computer-Aided 3D
modeling
Version 2008
Digital Information management
Version 2008
9. WORK
EXPERIENCE
REXNORD
DESIGN ENGINEER
LEAD DESIGNER FOR THOMAS
COUPLING ENGINEER-TO-ORDER
CREATION WITH CREO 2.0 (3-D
MODELING)
INVOLVED IN DESIGN
ENHANCEMENT FOR LIMITED END
FLOAT AND FOUR-BOLT DESIGN
EXPERT IN SAP MATERIAL CREATION,
BOM SETUP, ORDER FLOW PROCESS
HELPED WITH CONTINUOUS
IMPROVEMENT WITH STANDARD
OPERATIONAL PROCESSES AND
RESOLVE ENGINEERING RELATED
ISSUES
ROCKWELL
AUTOMATION
DRAFTER/DESIGNER
USED AUTOCAD 2008 FOR
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL
DESIGNING
ASSISTED IN SAP AND PROE
MIGRATION SUCH AS TESTING AND
CREATING WORK INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE ENTIRE DEPARTMENT
DESIGNED LVMCC POWER CONTROL
MODULES, MADE BLUEPRINTS FOR
CUSTOMER AND MANUFACTURING
HELPED BUILD AND DESIGN LAYOUT
MCC ON MANUFACTURING FLOOR
2 YEARS OF SPANISH
JENKINS SURVEY
DESIGN
SURVEYOR
TRAVELED TO DIFFERENT JOB SITES,
SURVEYING WITH THE “TOTAL
STATION”, COLLECTING AND
RECORDING DATA
TOPOGRAPHIC JOBS. STAKE OUT
PROPERTY LINES, ESPECIALLY ROAD
CONSTRUCTION
EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
STRONG ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR, ADOBE
PHOTOSHOP, MS SUITE, AND COMPUTER
AIDED DRAFTING SOFTWARE SKILLS
10. WORK
EXPERIENCE
OFFICE MAX INC.
SALES ASSOCIATE, CASHIER, LOGISTICS, &
IMPRESS
CASH HANDLING ASSIST WITH THE
CUSTOMER FIRST FOCUS AND FULLY
PARTICIPATE IN THE "BOUNDLESS" SELLING
CULTURE (PAID TRAINING)
DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP ROLE IN
TRAINING AND COACHING TEAM MEMBERS
ON SKILLS NEEDED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT
SALES, AND CASH MANAGEMENT
MONITORED THE STORE'S OPERATIONAL
REPORTS TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR
IMPROVED STORE EXECUTION
PROVIDED ASSISTANCE IN ALL AREAS OF THE
STORE BASED ON BUSINESS NEEDS
ASSISTED IN IDENTIFYING LOW STOCK
LEVELS, INVENTORY DISCREPANCIES, AND
REPORT THEM TO MANAGEMENT
ASSISTED IN TRAINING AND SUPERVISING
THAT THE LOSS PREVENTION STANDARD IS
MET
WORKED WITH BUSINESS CUSTOMERS ON A
DAILY BASIS, TO HELP IMPROVE A MORE
EFFICIENT WORKING ENVIRONMENT
OAK CREEK SEWER &
WATER UTILITY
ENGINEER
UTILIZED GPS DEVICE TO RECORD
VARIOUS DATA AND LOCATIONS OF
CURB-STOPS, HYDRANTS, MAN-HOLES,
ETC.
STAKE POINTS FOR RELOCATION OF
CURB-STOPS, HYDRANTS, MAN-HOLES,
ETC.
WORKED WITH AUTOCAD SOFTWARE TO
REVISE LOCATIONS OF SUBDIVISIONS,
AND UPDATE CURRENT POINTS
ACQUIRED WITH GPS DEVICES.
WORKED WITH ARC VIEW AND ARC MAP
SOFTWARE TO RETRIEVE INFORMATION
FROM THE DATA COLLECTOR.
FIELD EXPERIENCE
11. PROJECT
SHOWCASE
3 Classes that I had converted
into Portfolio books
• Structures
• Structural Detailing
• Statics & Strengths
17. ACHIEVEMENTS
MSOE- ROBOTICS
CREATED AND DESIGNED A WORKING LIVE MODEL OF A
ROBOT
WON FIRST PLACE
USED AUTOCAD 2003 TO DESIGN THE ROBOT
WELD AND MADE HARDWARE AND COMPONENTS
WROTE A RECOGNITION LETTER FOR ROBOT ENTRY
19. CONCLUSION
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION OF
REVIEWING MY PORTFOLIO. I HOPE THIS ASSIST IN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF
MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION REGRADING
THIS YOU CAN CONTACT ME WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION LISTED BELOW.
AGAIN THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU
SOON.
AMANDA L. BRALICK
9631 W. GRANT ST.
WEST ALLIS, WI 53227bralick1221@gmail.com
