1. JENNIFER TAM
3128 S. Emerald Ave · Chicago, IL 60616
Cell: 773-954-1313 | Email: jtam1@hawk.iit.edu
OBJECTIVE
Recent civil engineering graduate with a specialization in transportation and environmental engineering, seeking a position where my
knowledge, skills and experience can be utilized to benefit mutual growth and success with the company, all the while generating quality
results that will positively impact the world.
EDUCATION
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois B.S. in Civil Engineering May 2015
Relevant Courses: AutoCAD Design | Transportation Engineering & Design | Concrete & Foundation Design | Geotechnical
Foundation Design | Hydraulic Design | Geodetic Surveying | Construction Cost Estimation & Scheduling
Projects: Transportation Systems Design: Propose new design for preexisting projects in Illinois Jan 2015 – May 2015
 Grand Avenue/Fullerton Avenue Realignment: Designed new horizontal curve for the
major and minor roads, developed drawings showing existing and proposed alignment,
assembled project report and video presentation as deliverables
 Tower Road over US-20, Stephenson County, IL: Determined cut and fill for proposed
roadway, identified location and type of vertical curves, developed side-view plans
showing existing and new designed grades of Tower road, designed the road to meet
minimum vertical clearance requirement
Stormwater Management: Designing reservoir for Chicago 8th
Ward Location Jan 2014 – May 2014
 Collaborated in a group to design underground reservoir and pump system for a double lot
residential zone
 Researched and analyzed Chicago’s rainfall data to determine a suitable water tank size
and material
Construction Cost Estimating and Scheduling of Northampton Community College Aug 2013 – Dec 2013
 Developed a CPM schedule for Northampton Community College using Primavera
 Quantified project materials using On-Screen Takeoff and unit cost with RSMeans
 Calculated total cost of overall project and ensured team members’ estimations accuracy
Geodetic Surveying Aug 2010 – Dec 2010
 Cooperated in a team to survey IIT campus using total stations to determine elevations
 Partnered with fellow peer to survey an area in Bridgeport neighborhood, taking elevation
points and stations using GIS mapping device
WORK EXPERIENCE
Office of Technology Services at Illinois Institute of Technology – Lab Assistant Jan 2014 – May 2015
 Managed and inspected computer labs and equipment, while assisting students and staff with
utilization of lab equipment
 Updated data log every hour regarding supplies and number of people in the lab
 Created refund and maintenance reports to manager/ colleagues that require special assistance
Three Happiness Restaurant, Chicago, Illinois – Cashier/Hostess Sep 2010 – Apr 2015
 Managed orders on the phone and in-person, and disbursed payment to restaurant suppliers
 Communicated with co-workers consistently to update on order status and customer needs
 Secured several catering orders with VSA student events at IIT
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 Software: AutoCAD (2D & 3D), MicroStation, Microsoft Office, Primavera, SAP2000, On-Screen Takeoff, RSMeans
 Certification/Award: Engineer-In-Training (Passed, 2015), IIT Armour Dean’s List (Fall 2014)
 Multilingual: English (fluent), Cantonese (fluent), Spanish (basic)
ACTIVITIES
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) – Member Aug 2013 – Dec 2014
 Participated in meetings to discuss fundraising plans and conventions
Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) – President, Vice President Aug 2012 – May 2014
 Oversaw VSA's mission, tasks and public events
 Volunteered at Vietnamese Association of Illinois for Mid-Autumn Festival (Fall 2013)