1. 1005 Crestwood Cove Timothy A. Merten 870-273-6411
Jonesboro, AR 72404 tamerten@uark.edu
Education
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Candidate for Minor in Business Management
University of Arkansas,Fayetteville, AR GPA: 3.805/4.0 May 2016
Valley View High School, Summa Cum Lade
Jonesboro, AR GPA: 4.1/4.0 May 2012
Work Experience
Frito-Lay Supply Chain Operations Intern at PepsiCo
Jonesboro, AR (May 18, 2015-August, 2015)
 Assigned project of updating the facility’s mechanical piping drawings for the maintenance department; presented
completed project at headquarters in August 2015.
 Shadowed resources and other team leaders during different shifts to learn how to manage a team.
Engineering Tutor
Campus Concierge, Fayetteville, AR (Aug 27, 2014-May 1, 2015)
 Tutored students in engineering related classes.
Truck Driver
Watson Ice, Jonesboro, AR (May 18, 2013 – Aug 9, 2013)
 Responsible for distribution of the company’s product to various locations in Northeast Arkansas.
Construction
Hesch Construction, Jonesboro, AR (May 24, 2012- Aug 3, 2012)
 Worked construction related jobs, ranging from renovating houses to construction of wall frames.
Leadership Experience
Freshmen Engineering Peer Mentor
FEP University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR (Aug 20, 2014- April 1, 2015)
 Met one-on-one with thirteen freshmen engineering students each week. The curriculum consisted of teaching skills
on how to become a successfulengineering student.
 This program was part of their grade and was designed to keep the retention rate high for engineering students.
Involvement in Greek Organization
 Pledge Trainer-Responsible for mentoring young men and guiding them towards membership into Phi Delta Theta.
(February, 2014- September 4, 2014)
 Web Master- In charge of updating and maintaining the fraternity’s website. (December,2014- current)
 Current fraternity representative for G.A.M.M.A.- Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol
Engineering Projects
Air FlowTest
 Ran experiments using pitot tubes and water manometers to test airflow.
Teaching Aid
 Worked with team to design a teaching aid that represented principles learned in machine analysis, machine element
design, machine dynamics and control, and mechanics of materials.
 Used Solidworks to run stress strain tests on the design.
Computer Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience in Matlab, Solidworks, and AutoCAD.
Awards
Chancellors List
 Awarded to students who earn a 4.0 during a semester of school.
 Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2015, Fall 2015
Scholarships
 AAME Award- American Academy of Mechanical Engineers, $500.
 Alumni Rhoads Scholarship- Arkansas Alumni Association, $10,000.
 Leadership Scholarship- University of Arkansas, $8,000.
 Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship- State of Arkansas, $18,000.