This document is a resume for Lucas Despins, a mechanical engineering student at the University of Tennessee expected to graduate in May 2017. It outlines his education, including relevant coursework and software certifications. It also details his work experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Standard Aero, and Radio System Corporations as an intern, where he designed and tested various mechanical systems. His resume lists honors received, including academic and athletic awards, and community service activities. It provides his contact information and three professional references.
1. Lucas Despins
Address: 231 E. Anderson Ave Knoxville, TN, 37916
Cell: 865-208-7890 ldespins@vols.utk.edu
Education
The University of Tennessee / Major: Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.2/4.0 Expected May 2017
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Design Application/ Engineering Design/ Matlab Programming/ Engineering
Fundamentals/ Calculus/ Engineering Statics/ Engineering Dynamics/ Fluid Mechanics/ Thermodynamics/
Circuits/ CAD/ Engineering Analysis/ Heat Transfer / Machine Design / Mechanisms / Virtual Reality
Software Certification: Proficient with SOLIDWORKS software/ Inventor / MATLAB / Microsoft Excel /
Microsoft Word / Microsoft PowerPoint / Adobe Photoshop / Dreamweaver
Farragut High School GPA: 3.83 May 2013
- Distinguished Honour Roll
- Completed Six AP (advanced placement) courses
Work of Experience
Oak Ridge National Laboratory May- August 2016
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Designed a profilometer scanning system for irradiated concrete samples.
Fabricated profilometer system
Tested accuracy and reliability of profilometer system
Standard Aero June - August 2015
AE3007 Service Engineer Intern
Designed a low pressure turbine balancing wheel fixture
Made drawings on SOLIDWORKS for several cutting blades
Designed a compressor case checking tool for service mechanics
On a team that transferred the company’s work orders to an online database
Radio System Corporations June - August 2013, 2014
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Designed a double hinge system and an agitator for the Meal Master, an automated dog feeder
Conducted presentations to the Vice President and President of the company
Constructed Excel sheets compiled with data received from testing the Meal Master
Printed 3D models of my designs to test duribility and efficiency
Honours and Awards
The University of Tennessee Ice Hockey Club President 2016
SEC Hockey All - Academic Honor Roll 2015
Hope Scholarship 2015
Farragut Special Recognition Engineering Excellence Award 2013
National Honour Society 2013
Founder of Farragut’s Young Democrats and Young Republican Club 2013
Skip Williams Sportsmanship and Commitment Award/Scholarship ($500) 2013
Rotary International Scholarship ($16,000) 2013
President’s Academic Award 2010
Athletics
A Captain on the University of Tennessee Ice Hockey Team 2016
2014 USA Hockey U18 AA National Champion 2014
Captain of High School Tennis Team 2013
Community Service
St. Mary’s Second Harvest 2016
Knoxville Ice Bears Event Staff 2015
Brought supplies to help support the troops in Afghanistan 2014
Knoxville Empty Stocking Fund 2013
Volunteer hockey coach for beginners 2013
Professional References
Yann Le Pape ORNL Concrete and Civil Structures Expert
Phone: 704-502-1558
Michael Sayers Mechanical Engineer at Radio System Corporations
Phone: 865-548-7240
Marc Bradley Senior Manager of Engineering at StandardAero
Phone: 865-981-4671