1. Steven C. Mantell
1068 Briarwood Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80521
651-387-6205, Stevemantell37@gmail.com
Summary
Organized and efficient recently graduated master’s student who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks
simultaneously, and working to achieve project and team goals.
Highlights
 Six years of engineering classes covering a wide
range of topics
 Skilled with all Microsoft Office programs
 Significant data entry experience
 Excellent verbal and written communication
 Understands grammar, business writing
 Proofreading
 Documentation
 Dedicated team player
Experience
Graduate Research Assistant (Master’s thesis—defended and submitted July 2016) August 2014 - Present
 Used MS Excel to create computer models to accurately estimate landfill gas generation
 Analyzed data to effectively summarize main points into a concise but informative document
 Worked as part of a team to contribute to a project to evaluate landfill organic stability
Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2014 - May 2015
 Instructed undergraduate CE students in basic geotechnical engineering testing
 Read and provided feedback on over 160 lab reports
Undergraduate Senior Design: Jefferson Creek Culvert Assessment August 2013 - April 2014
 Worked in a team to provide an engineering assessment to a Colorado municipality
 Developed presentations for various audiences (class, clients, non-engineers) using various forms of media
 Used problem-solving skills to brainstorm and reach solutions satisfying several groups’ interests
Undergraduate Research Assistant January 2013 - August 2014
 Set up and completed scientific experiments
 Analyzed data to evaluate municipal solid waste compression behavior
 Gained experience with landfill site management and maintenance process
Other Work Experience
Race Director Fall 2013
 Organized 2013 Halloween 5k. Worked directly with local business owners. Delegated 70 members of CSU
Triathlon Team for volunteering and other commitments.
Camp Counselor; YMCA of the Rockies – Estes Park Center May 2012 - August 2012
 Worked with 1-2 additional counselors. Planned activities taking into account mountain location, YMCA
guests and weather. Managed children with physical or mental disabilities.
Senior Camp Counselor; St. Paul JCC June 2011 - August 2011
 Lead Counselor for group of 11-12 children. Supervised extended days, field trips and bus transportation.
Education (all at Colorado State University)
Masters of Science, Civil Engineering August 2016*
Thesis Title: Landfill Gas Analysis to Support an Assessment of Organic Waste Stability
Advisor: Dr. Christopher Bareither
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, magna cum laude May 2014
Honors Program in Civil Engineering GPA: 3.787
References: Available upon request