1. David “Luke” Van de Vate
4109 Brigade Trail Kennesaw, Georgia 30152 ∙ Cell: 770-827-9261 ∙ david.l.van.de.vate@vanderbilt.edu
Professional Summary
I intern at C.W. Matthews Contracting, located in Kennesaw, Georgia. I study Civil Engineering
and Engineering Management at Vanderbilt University. I am president of Chi Epsilon Honor
Fraternity and have been on the Dean's List each semester; maintaining a 3.87 GPA.
Skills
 AutoCAD/Civil 3D  Bluebeam Revu
 Surveying (Elevations, Horizontal Curves, etc.)  Roadway Construction and Estimating
 Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Statistics  Excel
Work Experience
C.W. Matthews Contracting – 1600 Kenview Dr., Marietta, GA 30060
Internship focused on gaining experience and skill throughout the company's operations and divisions. Worked with
equipment, major projects (design-build), estimating, asphalt lay down and plants, structures, and roadway divisions.
Significant involvement with I-75 South Managed Lanes, Red Bud Road, and I-85 Managed Lanes projects.
Carter Concrete Structures – 1960 Parker Court Suite C Stone Mountain, Ga 30087
As an office engineer I managed site plans, maintained the concrete pour log, and assisted with office organization
and scheduling. I also followed the project manager on the site and examined construction progress and quality.
Education
Vanderbilt University
Senior – Major: Civil Engineering, Minor: Engineering Management
 3.87 GPA
 Proficient in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D
 Dean’s List (all semesters)
 Completed course work in Transportation Systems Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering,
Surveying, Thermodynamics, Technology Strategy, Fluid Mechanics, Environmental
Engineering, Structural Analysis, Structural Design (Steel and Concrete), Applied Behavioral
Science, Water Resources Engineering, Engineering Economy, and Engineering Statistics
Extra-Curricular Activities
 Chi Epsilon President (civil engineering honor fraternity)
 The American Hemerocallis Society
o I cross-breed daylilies and have 10 nationally registered daylily hybrids.
 Habitat for Paws
o A service group that builds fences for dogs that are owned by families in need.
 American Society of Civil Engineers
 Teaching Assistant for Surveying and Surveyed in Honduras for Senior Design Project
 Tennis (varsity tennis in high school)
 Boy Scouts