1. 3251 Kneeland Circle Phone: +1 (517) 285 – 8123
Howell, MI, 48843 chelsea.colby@gm.com
Gabrielle Chelsea Colby
OBJECTIVE:
Looking to further my career as a mechanical engineer and to become an experienced leader.
EDUCATION:
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering--------------------------------------------09/2010 –
12/2014
GPA: 3.6086/4.0
Graduated: December 13th
, 2014
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:
General Motors Company
Enhanced Creativity Team (ECT) Technician---------------------------------------------01/2015 – 08/2015
• Learned the logistics of a global company
• Cost saving operations
• Computer aided engineering (CAE) analysis
• Warranty analysis
• Other miscellaneous tasks – ICDe’s, gathering emissions credits, math studies.
CONTACT: Jeff Zawacki, +1 (586) 864 – 8011, 30001 Van Dyke Ave, Warren, MI, 48090
Design Release Engineer – Advanced Vehicle Development (AVD)----------------08/2015 – Present
• Upfront design and packaging (inside a vehicle) of lamps
• Working with design team to build lamps in NX/UG software
CONTACT: Shannen Borngesser, +1 (586) 291 – 7846, 30001 Van Dyke Ave, Warren, MI, 48090
Michigan State University’s Composite Vehicle Research Center (CVRC)
Undergraduate Research Assistant---------------------------------------------------------03/2013 – 08/2013
• Learned real-world applications of engineering
• Fatigue testing using an INSTRON
• Tensile/compression testing using an INSTRON
• Made composite panels
• Cutting/assembling test specimens
• Modeled results into an S-N curve
CONTACT: Sharon Xiao, +1 (517) 884-1606, 2727 Alliance Drive, Lansing, MI, 48910
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
Michigan State University
Tutor/Grader--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------09/2013 – 12/2015
• Developed mentoring and leadership skills
• Worked through homework and practice exam problems for 200 level mechanical engineering students
• Graded exams and homework as per instruction from professors
CONTACT: Ron Averill, +1 (517) 353 – 7188, 428 S. Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI, 48864
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Girl Scout Silver & Bronze Award, Air Force ROTC (2010 – 2011), Dean’s List (2010 – 2012).
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Proficient In: Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Simulation Experience: MATLAB, NX, PIPE-FLO, Aspen.
CAD Experience: NX 8.0 and above, ANSYS.
Basic Experience: HTML, Digital Image Correlation (DIC).
References will be given upon request.