1. Carter D. Griffin
233 Sheldon Ave. Apt #27***Ames, Iowa 50010***Phone: 847-331-9792***Email: carterdgriffin@gmail.com
Education
Bachelor of Science: Aerospace Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames IA (May 2016)
2.75 Cumulative GPA
Work/Volunteer Experience
Student Grader (Jan. 2015-May 2016)
 Graded homework and exams for aerospace vehicle controls and mechanics of materials classes
Tutor for Academic Success Center (Sept. 2014-Sept. 2015)
 Assisted multiple students in reviewing material in multiple courses (Mechanics of Materials,
Statics, Thermodynamics) and coached problem solving techniques
Volunteer at Food at First (May 2016-Present)
 Assist in preparation for and cleanup of food distribution at food pantry once a week
Iowa State University Department of Residence (May 2014-July 2014)
 Cleaned dorm and apartment rooms over the summer to Department of Residence standards
 Worked with a diverse team to reorganize living spaces for summer conferences and school year
C.Y. Stephens Auditorium (Sept. 2011-Sept. 2014)
 Provided professional staging logistics for performances at Stephens auditorium
Election Worker (Nov. 8 2016)
 Worked for county auditor’s office to set up and run polling location for 2016 general election
Engineering Experience
AerE 464, Spacecraft design
 Worked as part of a team to design a spacecraft to test artificial gravity in low earth orbit
 Researched thermal management techniques for satellites and devised ways to implement them
into design
AerE 461, Senior design
 Worked as part of team over two semesters to design and build agricultural unmanned air vehicle
Leadership & Activities
Iowa State University Cyclone Football ‘Varsity’ Marching Band (Fall 2011-Fall 2014)
 Rehearsed and performed between 10-20 hours per week during four year membership
 Collaborated with 350 people to perform music and drill simultaneously
 Volunteered additional time to assist in performing various tasks
 Managed time to perform in ensemble while studying aerospace engineering
Iowa State University Cyclone Football ‘Varsity’ Marching Band Guide (Fall 2013-Fall 2014)
 Rehearsed and performed between 10-20 hours per week
 Led and taught new and returning members marching fundamentals
 Cleaned drill and assisted music instruction
 Collaborated with other guides to ensure successful performances, travel, and rehearsal
 Assisted marching band staff by acting as point of contact with members of rank of seven
transport equipment to performances, and generally assist with logistics of performance
Democratic Fourth Congressional District Convention Arrangements Committee
 Set up convention and assisted party officials and candidates throughout the convention
Computer Proficiencies
 Matlab and FORTRAN 90
 ANSYS