1. Jack Sheffield
3381 Ocean Front Walk  San Diego, CA, 92109  jacksheffield@sandiego.edu  (949) 547-4303
EDUCATION
University of San Diego Expected Graduation May 2018
BS/BA in Mechanical Engineering Cumulative GPA: 3.25
Honors Program
Relevant Courses
Dynamics Applied Thermodynamics Public Speaking
Statics Circuits Machine Shop/CAD Practices
Materials Science Computer Programming Probability and Statistics
Projects/Assignments
Worked in teams with 2-4 peers and submitted formal documentation on each project
 Built and programmed a Lego NXT Robot to navigate an obstacle course using light, touch, and
sound sensors.
 Using various machines and materials, machined and assembled a wobbler-engine that ran on 3
PSI of compressed air.
 Analyzed and reported the dynamical properties and created a simulation on Solidworks of the
motion of a miniature car powered by a variation of the aforementioned engine.
EXPERIENCE
University of San Diego, Basketball Team San Diego, CA
Player/Manager Fall 2014-Spring 2015
 Walk-on basketball player, participated in practice and games
 Assisted coaches with day-to-day tasks of team operations including film, practice plans, and
workouts
Wind and Sea Dana Point, CA
Bus Boy Summer 2015
 Bussed tables and provided service to restaurant patrons
 Assisted waiters, waitresses, and cooks with tasks necessary to provide top quality services
Secure Parking Laguna Hills, CA
Parking Attendant Summer 2016
 Directed car and pedestrian traffic for major events
 Organized parking lots for most efficient use of spaces and roads
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: Solidworks, Java, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Machine Shop: Vertical mill, manual lathe, drill press, disc and belt sander, horizontal and vertical band
saw, table saw, laser cutter, soldering, hand and power tools
Activities: Phi Kappa Theta fraternity: Recruitment Chair, Alumni Relations Chair; USD Rock Climbing
Club Team; El Niguel Country Club Junior Golf Team Member; Study abroad in Italy and India; Surf
Club