1. MATTHEW J. SCHROEDER
1022 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414
612-578-0812 • schr1049@umn.edu
EDUCATION
University ofMinnesota, College ofScience & Engineering,Minneapolis,MN
B.S., Industrial and Systems Engineering, expected May 2016
GPA: 3.056/4.00
Computer Skills: C++ programming; SolidWorks; Simul8; MATLAB; Arena
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pentair
Manufacturing Technology Intern May 2015 – September 2015
Collaborated with a team that is implementing a $12 million automated line for Wall-mount enclosures.
Receiving training for a simulation program called Simul8. Which was used this training to calculate the
cost, lead times and cycle times to gain insight on the Wallmount Automation project.
Participated in multiple Kaizen events to reorganize the assembly floor of all cooling products and
eliminated waste within the assembly process.
Researched and contacted suppliers to support a ~$1.2 million cell within Wallmount Automation allowing
for the picking, placing, and welding of components on Pentair’s enclosures.
University ofMinnesota, Department ofMechanical Engineering, Particle Calibration Lab
Research Lab Assistant July 2014 – May 2015
Performed HVAC filter test through ASHRAE-approved wind-tunnel system and collected data for
scientific research involving filtration data.
Analyzed data to find efficiency of filters and provided recommendations to researcher head.
Collaborated with research team to identify and resolve problems with data in testing.
University ofMinnesota, Orientation & First-Year Programs
Orientation Leader December 2013 – August 2014
Supervised a team of 23 Welcome Week Leaders that acclimated over 5,500 incoming students to campus
life.
Participated in over 300 hours of leadership and diversity training.
Built relationships with first year students while providing an inclusive environment with all students.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Institute for Operations Research & Management Sciences(INFORMS)
President May 2015 – present
Lead and manage the INFORMS student group which contains over 100 members on campus.
Serve on the executive board and organize logistics of INFORMS events with Fortune 500 companies to
foster connections between students and companies.
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
Philanthropy & Social Chair Jan. 2013 – Jan. 2015
Added value to our chapter by creating relationships with other fraternity and sorority houses on campus.
Managed a four-person committee to facilitate philanthropic and social projects on campus including
events at Mall of America, Como Zoo, and a weekend retreat in northern Wisconsin.
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Co-Founder of the Institute of Industrial Engineers-Twin Cities, Spring 2015
Alpha Tau Omega Academic Scholarship, Fall 2012, Spring 2013 & Spring 2015
University of Minnesota’s U-Promise Scholarship, Fall 2012-Spring 2016
Born Again Jocks Scholarship, Spring 2012
