1. Everett J. Hettema
email: ehettema@yahoo.com cell phone: (804) 517–1789
EDUCATION
A. James Clark School of Engineering – University of Maryland, College Park Dean's List the past 3 Semesters
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering Expected May 2015 – 3.13 GPA
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Intern, CFR Engineering, Germantown, MD May 2014 – Aug 2014
 Provided project & construction management, renovations, & an emphasis on sustainable design
 Developed & designed intricate HVAC & plumbing systems w/ associated components using AutoCAD
 Coordinated w/ equipment contractors on site at NIH & NIST to take measurements & to conduct field
surveys for ductwork, piping, & HVAC equipment – created piping & ductwork sketches for building layout
 Improved company website for a more professional appearance, identified components required for
projects, performed heat load & other calcs, & sized them to meet specifications, codes, & standards
Job Shadow, ColonialWebb, Richmond, VA June 2013
 Assisted w/ 3D modeling placement of pipe structures, heating / cooling setups, & electrical wiring / outlets
 Accompanied Sr. Account Executive on job sites throughout Virginia; interviewed, trained
w/, & observed field personnel (engineers, sales managers, design crew, etc.)
Boeing 747-400 Airplane Design Co-Leader, UMD, College Park, MD Jan 2013 – May 2013
 Created, designed, assembled, & customized 3D scale model of airplane using Creo Parametric
 Performed FEA analysis on parts (for handling various force / stress loads) in a group of 6
Beam Design Project Design Leader, UMD, College Park, MD Oct 2012 – Dec 2012
 Designed the beam structure using ProEngineer (3D computer modeling software)
 Calculated feasible cross-sectional designs & selected strongest structural measurements
 Hand-constructed beam – won entire competition for highest strength-to-weight ratio
Paley Project Group Co-Leader, UMD, College Park, MD Sept 2011 – Dec 2011
 Co-led team of 5 to build & operate a fleet of ROVs to repair a simulated nuclear reactor
 Used cameras for guidance to maneuver robots in Neutral Buoyancy Research Facility
Hovercraft Sub-Group Leader, UMD, College Park, MD Sept 2011 – Dec 2011
 Managed team of 8 to work w/in project guidelines / timeframe & designed structure of hovercraft
 Calculated flow rate & pressure requirements to make measurements for selecting proper levitating
device / skirt & base material – we were nominated for the Craftsmanship Award at the competition
COMPUTER / DESIGN SKILLS – AutoCAD; ProEngineer; Autodesk Inventor; MATLAB; C++; Creo Parametric;
SolidWorks; FEA Analysis; Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher); Adobe Photoshop; EES / Cadence
(circuitry sotwares); COMcheck (DOE energy codes program); Hourly Analysis Program (HVAC heat load calc software)
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Data Entry Associate at VCU Continuing Medical Education, Richmond, VA June 2013 – Sept 2013
 Used Excel to update physician database records & transcript of credit hours for educational sessions
Marketing Researcher at Kings Dominion, Doswell, VA May 2012 – Aug 2012
 Conducted surveys from park guests, captured data using iPad, & downloaded into database
Courtesy Clerk at Martin's (Giant) Super Market, Glen Allen, VA May 2010 – Aug 2011
 Took accurate inventory, provided outstanding customer service, stocked shelves, bagged groceries
Counselor in Training at Shady Grove YMCA, Glen Allen, VA June 2008 – July 2008
 Served as mentor / leader to campers of various ages, & provided guidance / support / assistance
MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES
Habitat for Humanity – Engineering Alternative Spring Break March 2014
Men in Engineering (Virtus) Sept 2011 – May 2013
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Sept 2011 – present
Volunteer via "Keys to Empowering Youth" & "Women in Engineering" Sept 2011 – present
Maryland Club Tennis Sept 2011 – present
Terrapin Table Tennis Club Sept 2011 – present