1. MATTHEW TAGGART
280 9th Ave Apt 9F  New York, NY 10001
Phone: (917) 923-2562  Email: mtaggart777@gmail.com
EIT certified self-starter with team based experience looking to apply my knowledge in the field.
Key skills and knowledge areas:
 Well versed in engineering design principles as well as its application using SolidWorks and Creo
Elements/PRO
 Knowledgeable in structural analysis and its practical applications.
 Strong team collaboration skills. Able to work with diverse engineering backgrounds to meet deadlines.
EDUCATION
Stevens Institute of Technology -- Hoboken, NJ
Masters of Engineering (ME), GPA: 3.6, Graduated: Sept 2016
Concentration in Product Design
Polytechnic Institute of NYU -- Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), GPA: 3.0, Graduated: May 2015
Minors in Aerospace and Science and Technology Studies
Completed Courses in Major Include:
 Mechanics of Materials, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Control Systems, Machine Design, Propulsion
Design, Aerodynamics, Heat Transfer
Senior Design Project (9/2014 to 5/2015):
 Completed senior project to design and fabricate a quadcopter in order to meet design milestones
 Created models in SolidWorks and conducted FEA analysis to evaluate strength.
 Fabricated components for final assembly based on CAD models
 Created written reports to document all phases of work from initial design concepts through final product
Member of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programs: SolidWorks, Creo Elements/PRO, MS Project, MATLAB, MS Excel, Mathematica
WORK EXPERIENCE
Energy Intern at Associated Renewable, 6/2015 to 5/2016
Assisted with energy analysis of clients and recommended potential upgrades
 Responsibilities include site inspection, reports and data analysis on energy usage, assisting in planning
stage of upgrade proposals, and forecasting future energy usage.
Life Guard / Swim Instructor at McBurney YMCA, 2011-2015
 Responsibilities include teaching classes of various age groups, aiding members, maintaining the facility,
and monitoring member activity at the pool
Life Guard at Hemlock Farms, 2009-2011 (Summers)