1. Kevin Brackett
kbracke5@uncc.edu 704-472-9769
P. O. Box 553 Fallston, NC 28042
OBJECTIVE
To gain experience as a mechanical engineering intern in a team environment implementing systems to meet
consumer demands, while using design, communication, and leadership skills to create high quality products.
EDUCATION
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC December 2015
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 3.87/4.0
Western Piedmont Community College, Morganton, NC May 2013
Associate of Science in Engineering, 4.0/4.0
RELEVANT COURSES
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Fall 2015
 Wrote Matlab programs to calculate stress, strain, and deflection using the finite element method
 Used Abaqus software to model and analyze stress, strain, and heat transfer under given boundary
conditions
Advanced CAD/CAM Fall 2015
 Gained experience using advanced CAD tools such as surface modeling and sheet metal modeling
 Used scanning technology to model existing objects with Geomagic and Creo Parametric software
Plastic Part Design Spring 2015
 Applied properties of various polymers to choose the correct materials for specific applications
 Used polymer-specific properties to design parts and tooling for cost-effective injection molding
COMPUTER SKILLS
Experienced with Creo Parametric, Geomagic, LabView, Multisim, Matlab, Mathcad, SolidWorks, Abaqus,
AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
PROJECTS
Electrolux Energy Star Dryer Program, Senior DesignProject, UNC Charlotte Spring 2015-Fall 2015
 Modified Electrolux clothes dryer to comply with Energy Star standards
 Improved the efficiency of airflow, reduced heat loss, and optimized drying cycle code as part of an
interdisciplinary team
Mobile Remote-Controlled Crane, Junior DesignProject, UNC Charlotte Fall 2014
 Led a mechanical engineering team to design and construct a remotely-operated vehicle
 Successfully designed and fabricated a vehicle capable of traversing an obstacle course, securing a load,
and ascending an incline
Compressed Air Engine, Sophomore DesignProject, UNC Charlotte Spring 2014
 Created and interpreted annotated mechanical drawings and animated models using Creo Parametric
 Used manual lathes, mills, bandsaws, pedestal grinders, and belt sanders to fabricate an engine capable
of running at 5000 rotations per minute at 80 pounds per square inch
ACADEMIC AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES
 UNC Charlotte Chancellor’s List Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, and Spring 2015
 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 James S. Jones Memorial Scholarship Recipient
 American Society of Mechanical Engineers student member since 2014
 2011 National Merit Scholarship finalist