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JAMES S. GWINN
Detail oriented mechanical engineer with a passion for design, technology, and quality. Experienced designer with keen eye for
ergonomics, form, and function. Ambitious self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal
communication and problem-solving skills.
EDUCATION
University of Kentucky Graduation May 2015 3.814 GPA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Minor in Economics
Minor in Mathematics
Twice-nominated for Outstanding Mechanical
Engineering Student
Lead Engineer & Section President
American Institute ofAeronautics &Astronautics (AIAA)
International UAV Competition (2012-2015):
 Led multidisciplinary team in research, design, planning, and manufacture of remotely controlled aircraft
for 3 years.
 Held positions as Treasurer and Chapter President
EXPERIENCE
Additive Manufacturing Research
W.I.S.E. Program Washington DC Summer 2014
My responsibilities included researching public-policy considerations for the bioprinting of human organs using
reprogrammed stem cells.
 Presented my findings to the Congressional Science & Technology Committee.
 Published paper: “Bioprinting: Organs on Demand”.
 The Washington Internships for Students of Engineering Program has been ranked among the top
internships in the U.S. by the Princeton Review.
Manager & Lead Designer
J.S. Gwinn Fine Jewelry Paducah KY 2006 - 2012
Owned & operated an award-winning jewelry studio specializing in the design and in-house manufacture of
fine custom jewelry. Extensive advanced manufacturing experience.
 4 National Awards for Excellence in Design
 9 years CAD/CAM
 3 years 3D printing
 Metal fabrication
 Mold & die making
 Vacuum forming
 Metal casting
 Overseas manufacturing experience
 Managed multiple wholesale jewelry repair
accounts
 Published author – MJSA Journal June 2010
SOFTWARE & TECHNICAL SKILLS
SOFTWARE: AutoCAD Inventor, Rhinoceros, Creo Parametric, ANSYS, Solidworks, Microsoft Office, Matlab & Simulink,
COURSEWORK: Composites, Finite Element Analysis, Mechanical Systems, Mechanical Design, Dynamics, Heat Transfer,
Fluids, Thermodynamics, Circuits
WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUE?
G.I.A. certified gemologist. Competitive marathon racer. Youngest person ever to swimacross both theOhio &Tennessee Rivers
(age 9). SCUBA diver. Former Kentucky staterecord holder (100 yard breaststroke).