The document is a resume for DiAndre Nixon that outlines his education, technical skills, projects, work experience and leadership experience. It shows that he has an MBA and BS in Mechanical Engineering from URI with relevant coursework and projects in areas such as mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and finite element analysis. He has internship experience in project management and MEP roles at Skanska and conducted a Six Sigma project to improve processes at GTECH.

1. DiAndre Nixon
www.linkedin.com/in/diandrenixon2014
300 Smithfield Road APT 5-17, North Providence, RI 02904
Phone: 617.365.6074 E-Mail: diandre2015@gmail.com
SUMMARY STATEMENT
Positive, dedicated and well-organized problem solver who works well independently and in a team-
oriented environment. Project leader with experience in data collection and management, data analysis,
and project management, planning and execution.
EDUCATION
 MBA, University of Rhode Island, August 2015 GPA: 3.78
Degree focus in Strategic Innovation
 B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Rhode Island, May 2014 GPA: 3.30
Relevant Coursework: Mechanics of Materials, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical
Design, Heat Transfer, System Dynamics, Mechatronics, Probability and Statistics for Scientists and
Engineers, Finite Element Analysis, HVAC
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MATLAB, SolidWorks, Abaqus, Working Model, Visual Basic,
Minitab, SPSS, Prolog, Bluebeam
SPECIAL PROJECTS / INTERNSHIPS
MEP Intern at Skanska Oct 2015 – Present
 Helped communicate with Skanska Field Supervision, Subcontractors and Vendors to assist them in
working to the Project Schedule as it pertains to MEP’s
 Assisted in the financial aspects of the Owner’s contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders
 Built effective working relationships with clients and the Skanska project team members
 Assisted in maintaining and managing all purchase and delivery schedules, change order processes,
shop drawings, document control logs
 Attended all schedule and management MEP meetings necessary to monitor and manage the project,
chairing as appropriate
 Assisted with Project Closeout
Project Manager Intern at Skanska May 2015 - Sept 2015
 Received, reviewed, forward, and tracked status of submittals
 Tracked and distributed RFIs
 Assisted in preparations of bid packages and procurement
 Assisted in soliciting bid quotes from different subcontractors for a project Skanska was bidding
 Tracked and inspected material deliveries
 Tracked and inspected labor rates for subcontractors
 Created and tracked CCD’s and CE’s in Prolog
 Attended project meetings and recorded meeting minutes

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 Assisted Project Engineer with cost control for project
 Assisted in project close-out and COR writing
 Tracked LEED materials including submittals and updated spreadsheet
 Assisted Field Engineers with punch list for project
 Communicated and enforced Skanska Safety and Health Management Program
 Demonstrated commitment to an Injury- Free Environment through own actions and mentoring
others
Business Consultant at GTECH 2014 - 2015
 Applied the Six Sigma methodology to improve a specific process within the delivery model used by
GTECH
 Interviewed specific stakeholders associated in order to gain insight and user perspective on the
process
 Proposed improvements to allow for a more efficient delivery, cost savings, and customer
satisfaction
 Organized Process Portfolio and Presentations given to GTECH
Senior Capstone DesignProject 2013 - 2014
 Worked to increase the service lives of the rollers inside the pellet mill chambers at Toray Plastics.
 Provided optimal cooling to nine pellet mills through a forced convection design. The result was the
development of the exact size blower needed to cool the nine pellet mills efficiently.
 Organized final report and presented to Toray’s engineering team.
Finite Element Analysis on Basketball Backboard 2013 - 2014
 Served as project leader to conduct a stress analysis on a hoop, rim and backboard assembly to gain
experience using Abaqus.
 Completed the project using Abaqus and Solid Works
 Prepared final report and presented to class
Robotic Hand Model 2011- 2012
 Lead a team of five engineers to design a robotic hand using SolidWorks to gain experience using
SolidWorks.
 Prepared and delivered weekly project reports, the final report, and drawings of the model.

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WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 2011 - 2014
Resident Advisor
 Mentored and supervised residential hall students.
 Assisted students in solving problems related to adjusting to college life.
 Planned programs and activities for 30-100 residents.
 Provided on-call services for urgent or emergency cases 24/7.
 Maintained student records
Wal-Mart, Cranston, RI 2011- 2012
Remodel Crew Team Member
 Worked with project managers and coworkers to demolish store interior
 Remodeled and assembled store interior following the lead of the project managers.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Senate and Community Service Chair of the URI
National Society of Black Engineers Chapter 2011 - 2012
 Organized community volunteering events for members.
CERTIFICATIONS
 Green Belt in Six Sigma 2014 - 2015