1. Sam Dodson
3301 Worth Hills Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76109 · (918) 859-7818 · sam.dodson@tcu.edu
EDUCATION
Texas Christian University - Fort Worth, TX Anticipated Graduation Date – December 2016
College of Science and Engineering Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Honors
 Tuition Exchange Scholarship  Clarence Warren Scholarship
EXPERIENCE & RELEVANT PROJECT WORK
Senior Design Project – Texas Christian University August 2015 to Present
 Developing a Variable Irradiance Testing enclosure with a $10,000 budget
 Effectively designing a testing device within the client’s constraints while adhering to a demanding schedule
Computational Modeling and Simulation – Texas Christian University
 Competed in bridge building competition with initial build and design modifications in AutoDesk
 Validated and verified design using FEA to analyze stress concentrations,loadings,and failure modes
 Achieved success and fulfilled design requirements through an iterative design and analysis process
University Lab Experience – Texas Christian University
 Identified and analyzed the frequency response ofmultiple linear systems
 Analyzed failure modes of various metal beams through application of strain gauges and data acquisition
 Developed compliance matrices using Hooke’s Law and empirical data
Baird, Hampton and Brown, Inc. – Internship Fort Worth, TX – Summer 2015 to Present
 Designed small to mid-size mechanical and HVAC/Plumbing design projects for clients that include schools,retail stores,
industrial plants,and hospitals
 Planned and performed project management tasks such as tracking budgets and reviewing construction documents
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. – Internship Alice, TX - Summer 2014
 Floorman on active rig (FlexRig 3), 14 day on/off schedule
 Supported day-to-day rig operations including equipment maintenance and monitoring equipment performance - generators,
pumps, shakers and tanks
 Successfully completed four (4) wells while adhering to a strict schedule
Southern Hills Country Club – A la Carte/Banquet Server Tulsa, Ok – Summer 2012, 2013
 Ensured prompt and polite costumer service to the members and their guests
Southwood Landscape & Nursery - Sales Assistant/Farm Hand Tulsa, OK - Spring and Fall 2012
 Managed customer orders, register sales and a community garden as a special project
Camp Loughridge Summer Camp - Counselor Tulsa, OK - Summer 2009, 2010, 2011
 Responsible for 15-20 children, ages 6-11, in all program activities including leadership development
 Lead staff member for Autistic Children’s Program
SKILLS
 Computer Aided Design and Simulation: AutodeskInventor,AutoCad, SolidWorks, ProE (CREO), Revit, Trace
 Programming Experience: MATLAB, C/C++
 Licenses and Certifications: Fork Lift and Man Lift
LEADERSHIP
 Sigma Phi Epsilon – Programming Committee, January 2013 – Present
o Organized and executed fraternity events,overseeing a $32,000 a semester budget
 Eagle Scout (Troop 1) – Project: Designed and constructed a life jacket storage systemcurrently used in two locations
 Leadership for Life - mentor program
 Carlson Leadership Academy – interactive leadership and officer training
 EDGE – outside the classroom team and leadership building
ACTIVITIES
 TCU Energy Club – Participating member
 TCU App Club – Participating member