Blake Van Gundy is a recent graduate with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from California State University Maritime who is seeking a position managing or leading an R&D department specializing in prosthetics, medical devices, or the medical industry where he can apply his experience maintaining machinery on an oil barge and industrial plant. He has worked in facilities maintenance and as an assistant engineer on a barge, and has internship experience in engineering roles on ships, demonstrating skills in mechanical systems, welding, and computer programs. His objective is to gain experience in advanced synchronous systems to eventually start his own company while helping others through medical technology.

1. Blake Van Gundy 9948 Wexford
Circle
E-mail: vangundyblake@gmail.com Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 792-3848
Education:
California State University Maritime (CMA), Vallejo, CA
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Emphasis in Energy)
w/ Coast Guard 3rd
Eng License Unlimited Horsepower in Steam Diesel and Gas Turbine (Marine Engineering) (2009-2013)
E.I.T. Certified in California (2015) #155423
Career Objective:
I have always wanted to help others; I have found that through technology, I can do that while enjoying my job. I want to gain
experience and education in advanced synchronous systems. In my near future, I hope to be managing/senior of an R&D department that
specializes in prosthetics, medical devices, or is part of the medical industry. Eventually, I would love to be in corporate while retiring and
starting a company of my own.
I am newer to leading, but have been successful whenever I have been given the opportunity. I am the third brother to become an
Eagle Scout and to get their B.S. as a Mechanical Engineer. I am driven by challenges.
I am a recent graduate that has some post graduate experience in: managing and carrying out maintenance on an 185,000 BBL
ATB (Articulated Tug and Barge), and performing various specialized repairs and improvements on a large industrial plant. Coming from a
specialized school, I have hands on experience in many fields (Marine Engineering Coast Guard certificate) as well as design and theoretical
experience (B.S. in Mechanical Engineering). I know I can help others, while helping a company, while helping myself.
Work Experience:
June 2014 to Nov 2014 Trinchero Family Estates (Sutter Home Winery): Facilities Maintenance Specialist Napa County, CA
o I built and wired electrical control panels, assisted in maintaining a large industrial plant, as well
improved upon their water reclamation project, HVAC system, and water drainage.
January 2014 to June 2014 Crowley Petroleum Services (chartered by Shell Gasoline) (Ocean-
going US ports)
o As the Assistant Engineer, I was in charge of maintaining and improving the 185,000-barrel
barge.
o This includes: Pumps, generators, engines, piping, automation, pneumatic, electrical, and more.
Pre-Grad Experience:
Summer 2012
& Summer 2013 La z Boy Furniture Gallery (Northwestern HQ): Facilities & Maintenance Assistant
o 7 Northern California La-z-boy’s.
o Helped with repairs and IT, as well as fundraisers and warehouse sales.
May- July 2012 California Maritime Academy: Watch Engineer Central America
o As a Watch Engineer onboard the Golden Bear, I taught and directed duties to new students.
o We maintained the vessel under the direct supervision of licensed officers. Throughout this time
we diagnosed, repaired and replaced all of the ships systems.
o Internal electronic record keeping was maintained through NS5.
o Calmly helped restore power during an outage.
July – September 2011 Hornblower Marine Services: Engineering Intern Asia-Pacific
Islands
o Learned the importance of time management and scheduling during overhauls
(alternator/generator, engine, & turbine).
o Learned about cast metal repairing, multi-ton lifting, and loading procedures (fuel & cargo 1-
2/week).
July - August 2010 California Maritime Academy: Engineering Oiler Asia-

2. Pacific Islands
o I learned the fundamentals of a steam plant and the fundamentals of a diesel engine (parts,
injector cleaning, head work, and system knowledge).
o By working in a group and as a team, I learned how a strict structure and clean ship could
improve work efficiency and quality, especially in the tool room.
August-April 2009/2010 California Maritime Academy: Dishwasher Vallejo, CA
o Learned the importance and appreciation of certain jobs. Cleanliness and customer satisfaction
was important.
Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Mathworks Matlab, Pro-Engineer/Creo (C.A.D.), National Instruments Lab View, NS-5, Basic
hardware and software diagnostics and troubleshooting, partial knowledge in C+, very interested in learned new codes
Machinery Skills
Lathe, Milling, All Specialty Welding, Construction, Fabrication (knowledge of relationship between fabrication, machining and
design)
Awards and Certificates
SNAME awarded Senior Design Project (Aqueous ROV used for geographic salinity testing, managed all C.A.D. drawings)
Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)
Basic and Advanced Firefighting
Good Conduct Award, Varsity Sports Ribbon, Presidents Award, Most Improved (Water Polo), Section Sports Title (Jr. yr)
Refrigeration Environmental Protection Association Universal (awaiting test)
Designed and Built a solar heating and pumping system for residential swimming pools that saves money in filtering and AC, (fast
payback 1-5 years)
Affiliations
ASME- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASHRAE- American Society of Heating Refrigeration A/C Engineers (past)
References
Aaron Montag – Boy Scout Leader and fellow Eagle Scout – (916) 247-1001
Michael Garton – Past Employer (Handyman) – (916) 765-1877
Liz Reego - Past Employer (La-z-Boy) owner and executive of showcase – Lreego@AOL.com