1. Sam Gardner
(541) 693-4621
3760 Market St. NE PMB 251
Salem OR, 97301
gardnsam@gmail.com
Objectives
Seeking a position focused on solving challenging engineering problems as an entry level
engineer.
Education
June 2015 | Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
 Passed NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) on April 2, 2015. Application for
Engineer in Training (EIT) status pending graduation.
 Structures and materials focus.
Relevant Coursework
Concrete Durability, Steel Design, Reinforced Concrete, Design of Temporary Structures,
Contracts & Specifications, Engineering Planning, Transportation Engineering, Hydrology,
Environmental Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Highway
Engineering, Surveying.
Projects
 Senior Capstone: January – June 2015
Responsible for design of steel members in compression for 6 story office building in
Portland.
Researched, designed, and detailed connections between steel columns and glulam
members.
Analyzed and designed management system for storm water utilizing new technologies.
Responsible for conflict resolution and communication between group members.
 Concrete Durability: September – December 2014
Designed concrete mixture proportion for 75yr lifespan for a Newport Bay bridge.
Researched and designed mixture for chloride ingress, C2 exposure, and coastal weather
conditions.
Responsible for life cycle analysis of concrete utilizing Life-365 simulation software.
 Steel Design: April 2014 – June 2014
Designed steel structure for proposed new student center on OSU campus.
Created and utilized Excel workbook for design of steel members in flexure.
Drafted building layout design in AutoCAD.

2. Skills
 AutoCAD, SAP2000, ArcGIS, MATLAB, OpenSees, and Microsoft Office.
 Strong interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills.
 Advanced education in concrete durability, contracts and specifications, and temporary
structures.
Experience
Structures Lab Research Assistant June 2014 - September 2014
School of Civil & Construction Engineering| Oregon State University 101 Kearney Hall, Corvallis
OR, 97331
Conducted low fatigue cyclic testing and tensile testing on reinforcing steel.
Fabricated formwork, rebar cages, and poured concrete for shear key testing.
Routinely operated heavy machinery and sensitive instrumentation.
Senior Resident Assistant September 2014 - June 2015
University Housing & Dining Services |Oregon State University 102 Buxton Hall, Corvallis, OR
97331-1317
Responsible for the scheduling and work schedule of a staff of five.
Resolved conflict and helped manage work duties for the staff.
Advised and helped train new Resident Assistants.
Resident Assistant September 2011 - September
2014
University Housing & Dining Services |Oregon State University 102 Buxton Hall, Corvallis, OR
97331-1317
Routinely resolved conflict between residents, as well as between other RAs.
Addressed underage drinking, roommate conflicts, alcohol poisoning, bias incidents, and many
other high stress situations.
Organized work schedule of hall staff, managed maintenance logs for the hall, and advised new
staff members.
Performed administrative duties, including running a customer service desk, reading and
responding to all e-mails and phone calls, and completing all paperwork and tasks as necessary.
Building Conferences Assistant June 2012 - September 2012
University Housing & Dining Services | Oregon State University 102 Buxton Hall, Corvallis, OR
97331-1317
Provided consistent positive customer service for a multimillion dollar business.
Worked with staff to prepare buildings for guests on a daily or weekly basis.
Worked extensively in checking in and out guests in buildings across campus.
Manual Laborer June 2010 - September 2010
Hillebrand Construction Inc. | 22800 Southeast Franquette Drive, Amity, OR 97101

3. Worked in extremely fast paced environment tied to the site’s timetable.
Worked safely on large and small construction sites.
Poured slabs and smaller work on both residential and commercial buildings.