1. Michael Ploski
7209 Crown Pointe Circle
Portage, MI 49024
Cell (248) 756-4901
E-Mail Mbploski@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position in an organization that will benefit from my initiative,
capabilities, and contributions. I am especially interested in a position with
the potential for advancement and increased decision-making/leadership
responsibilities.
EDUCATION
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, May 2002.
• Course work includes: Engineering Materials, Advanced Materials
• Calculus 1-3, Differential Equations, Advanced Engineering Math
• Manufacturing Processes, Automated Manufacturing Systems
• Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Kinematics and Dynamics of
Machinery, Design of Machine Elements
• Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer
• Engineering Cost Analysis
• Probability and Statistics
• Circuits and Electronics, Electrical Machines and Controls
• Fluid Mechanics
• Computer Aided Engineering
• Robotic Applications
• Finite Element Analysis
• Mechanical Engineering Graphics
• Thermal Science Lab, Introduction to Electrical Engineering lab,
Mechanics Lab, Engineering Computer Applications Lab
Schoolcraft Community College. Completed Mathematics, Liberal Arts,
Chemistry, Humanities, and Physics prerequisites for Engineering Major.
Beginning classes in American Sign Language and Conversational
Japanese.
SENIOR PROJECT
Universal Resistance Apparatus System: Participated in the research,
development and fabrication of an aluminum bench for an exercise
apparatus that utilizes a pulley system connected to an air cylinder.
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HIGHLIGHTS
• Three years of HS Japanese language classes (speaking, reading and
writing)
• Three years of American Sign Language classes through Schoolcraft
Community College Continuing Education Program
• Experience with MS Word, Excel/Quattro Pro, C++, Mathcad, AutoCAD,
Algor, MS Project, PowerPoint, and Solid Edge programs
• Highly presentable and calm under pressure
• Education of a Chemical Technician
• Dean’s List Spring 2002
• Experience in a Machine shop doing Milling, Drilling, Tapping, Cutting,
Brazing and using lathes
• Member of the Kalamazoo Jaycees from 2011 to 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE
Manager-In-Training (MGT)/Shift Floor Lead (SFL)
Walgreen’s Battle Creek, Mi & Kalamazoo, MI, July 2007 to Present
• Training of new and existing personnel
• Customer service
• Resets/Revisions
• Daily cash handling and reports
• Assisting the pharmacy by entering , filling, sorting, and selling
prescriptions
Customer Service Associate
KOHL’S, Kalamazoo, MI, March 2014 to Present
• Operation of customer service registers
• Providing customer service
• Also work in the cash office doing register and safe balancing as well
as logging overages/shortages
Point Of Sale Supervisor
KOHL’S. Northville, MI, September 1998 to July 2007
• Operation of registers
• Training of both new and existing personnel on the daily use of
operations equipment
• Providing customer service
• Troubleshooting of equipment
• Also work in the cash office doing register and safe balancing as well as
logging overages/shortages
Concession Supervisor With Specialty In Personnel,
AMC Theatres. Livonia, MI, January 1997 to September 1998
• Supervising the concession stand
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• Conducting the training of both new and existing personnel
• Evaluating coworker performance
• Troubleshooting equipment