1. CODY CANTU
2173 Belmont Farms Ct. Belmont, MI 49306 (616)-460-2328 cody.l.cantu@wmich.edu
Objective
Highly motivated and responsible individual with strong work ethic seeking an engineering position with a desire to bring communication, critical
thinking, and skills to the workplace.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Expected: May 2016
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Minor: Mathematics
Relative Class Work
 Management: Codes, Specs, & Contracts; Construction Planning and Scheduling; Construction Estimating/Bidding/Cost Control; Engineering
Economy
 Structural: Statics; Structural Analysis; StructuralDesign (Steel and Concrete); Foundation & Earth Retaining Structure Design
 Transportation: Transportation Engineering; Traffic Design
 Materials: Civil Engineering Materials; Soil Mechanics; Mechanics ofMaterials
Work Experience
Construction Inspector – Prein & Newhof: Grand Rapids, MI May 2015 – August 2015
 Inspected a four span bridge, non-motorized pathway, and storm water pipe placement
 Performed concrete tests on bridge superstructures, curb & gutters, and sidewalk ramps
 Attended Dispute Resolution Board meetings
 Inspected the installation oftimber piles and H-Piles for bridge foundations
Engineering Technician – Driesenga & Associates: Kalamazoo, MI May 2014 – July 2014
 Performed concrete tests on projects in residential, commercial, and industrial development
 Analyzed reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, terrain, and other topographical data to plan work
 Prepared initial reports to document results oftesting processes for clients
 Inspected construction sites to determineconformance of construction siteto design specifications
Internship – Demmer Corporation: Lansing, MI Summer 2009 & 2010
 Exposure and assistance with Mechanicaland Civil Engineers related to the design and construction ofarmor plating on military vehicles
 Design process ofwindshield emergency escaperoute for military Humvees
 Assisted engineers and project managers with prototypes, bill ofmaterials,and suppliers related to accounting and manufactu ring
Certifications and Skills
 American Concrete Institute Certification; 2014
 Michigan Concrete Association Certification; 2014
 Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher), Autodesk (CAD, Architecture), Spinfire, RISA, SAP2000
 Troxler Nuclear Density Testing Certification
Organizations and Volunteer Work
Concrete Canoe Team with Western Michigan University September 2010 -present
 Team member assisting with construction ofconcrete canoeby casting canoe from a Styrofoam mold
 Attended regional conference to compete with concrete canoe team during competition annually
Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at Western Michigan University September 2010 -present
 Webmaster, Secretary, and President ofthe Southwest Michigan Student Chapter
 Attended networking events with industry professionals to gain insight and focus of career direction
 Volunteer work for Adopt-A-Highway and Habitat for Humanity

2. References:
John Rozegnal:
DistrictSales Manager atAffinia Group
Cell phone: 616-450-0493
Laura Dargitz:
Administrative Assistant at Spectrum Health
Cell phone: 616-835-7976
Chris Cruickshank,PE:
Civil Engineer & Team Leader at Prein & Newhof
Cell phone: 616-481-3292