1. Manuel Antonio González mgonza12@hawk.iit.edu || (312)804-5140
2955 S. Quinn St. Chicago, Il. 60608
Objective:
Obtain full time mechanical engineering opportunity that will allow me to contribute my engineering capabilities, excellent
communication skills, and strong work ethic to your team.
Education:
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Il. BS in Mechanical Engineering
 Collens Scholar Minor in Engineering Graphics
 World Sport Chicago Scholar Projected Graduate: May 2015
Projects:
Society of Automotive Engineers August 2012-Present
 Baja Vehicle
- Delegating team of eight undergraduates in design of chassis for competitive off-road vehicle
- Welding chassis as well as manufacturing and piecing together other important interior chassis components
 Hybrid/Electric Vehicle (Aerodynamics Team)
- Participated on team of ten to design and assemble formula racing vehicle to perform on variety of SAE field tests
Passlok Privacy June 2014-August 2014
 Worked on multidisciplinary team of twelve in the coding, publishing, and marketing of public-key cryptography
application for computers, internet browser extensions, and smartphones
Sustainable Chair September 2012
 Designed and fabricated lightweight chair using only foam core board to support eighty-kilogram man
Autonomous Walking Robot October 2012
 Participated on team of three to design autonomous, bio-inspired robot
 Fabricated and programmed robot to travel more than twice the distance required
Trebuchet November 2012
 Worked on team of four to design pull-trigger trebuchet powered by one kilogram counter weight
 Assembled trebuchet using medium-density fibreboard to launch over ten meters
Experience:
Construction CAD Solutions CAD Technician September 2014-Present
 Mapping of fiber optic routes and communication lines for permitting and construction
 Working on team of nine to facilitate self and peer review process before permit submittal
VIVA Technology, Great Minds in STEM College Captain April 2013-Present
 Leading teams of grade school students through a number of STEM field projects
 Explaining basic physics and mathematical concepts pertaining to each project
The Parthenon Restaurant, Chicago, Il. Waiter June 2007-Present
 Responsible for greeting customers, placing orders, and serving food and drinks in timely manner
Office of Technology Services, IIT Lab Assistant May 2013-August 2014
 Supervised computer labs throughout campus to ensure regulations were followed
 Assisted guests with inquiries regarding technical, online, and other computer related issues
Skills:
Applications: Functional in MATLAB, Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, EES, Mathematica, Microsoft Office
Languages: English and Spanish (fluent)
Related Coursework: Applied Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat & Mass Transfer, Computational Mechanics, Design of
Machine Elements, System Analysis and Control, Manufacturing Processes, MechanicalDesign Graphics
Awards/Activities:
Treasurer of Omega Delta National Fraternity December 2014-Present
 Responsible for bank account, yearly budget, and accurate documentation of any monetary transactions
 In charge of fundraising as well as submitting Student Activity Fund Proposals for large-scale events
Secretary and Recruitment Chair of Omega Delta National Fraternity December 2013-December 2014
 Organized fraternity documents and database as well as kept minutes for Chapter and Executive Board Meetings
 Led members through various recruitment events as well as recruitment committee meetings
Dean of Pledges of Omega Delta National Fraternity August 2012-December 2013
 Led fraternal events held for official members and pledges as well as organized committee for group decision-making
Assistant Instructor at Rodriguez Taekwondo Academy November 2001-Present
 Coaching team and students in instructional exercises as well as teaching professional strategies