1. James Heck
42442 Meridian Hill Drive Ashburn,VA 20148 | 423-243-4650 | jamesh3@vt.edu | www.linkedin.com/in/heckjames
Education
| EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE MAY 2017 | VIRGINIA TECH GPA: 3.0 (CUMULATIVE)
· Major: Mining and Minerals Engineering
· Minor: Leadership Studies-Military Track
· Related coursework: Military Science courses for Army ROTC, Leadership courses provided by the Corps of Cadets, and
Mining and Minerals Engineering required courses.
· Math/Engineering Courses: Multivariable Calculus, Elementary DifferentialEquations, Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of
Deformable Bodies, AutoCAD, Introto Fluid Mechanics, and Thermodynamics.
· Mining Engineering Courses: Intro to Mining Engineering,Elements of Mine Design, Mine Surveying, Rock Mechanics,
MineralProcessing, Excavation Engineering,Surface Mine and Quarry Design, Underground Mine Design, Resource
Recovery, and Ventilation Engineering.
Skills & Abilities
MANAGEMENT
· A squad leader in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets (VTCC),which manages the daily activities of cadet freshmen.
· Finance Officer for VTCC Conrad Cavalry which manages the budget of the military equestrian drill team.
· Attends 1 of 6 Senior Military Colleges in the U.S. and is an active member in the Corps of Cadets,a full time organization
with separate housing, mandatory uniforms and formations 5 days a week, and focuses on developing cadets
Leadership, Communication, Professionalism, and Ethical Decision Making Process.
COMMUNICATION
· Given presentations to commissioned and non-commissioned military officers, and active in discussion on leadership
policies within the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets.
COMPUTER SKILLS
· Operating System: Windows 7 Professional
· Software: Matlab,AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office 2013,ArcGIS, Carlson Mining 2015,Maptek’s Vulcan
EMPLOYMENT
CADET (MSIII) | U.S. ARMY | APRIL 1, 2014-PRESENT
· Serves as a Squad Leader for the New River Battalion ROTC, and receives training required tobecome a commissioned
military officer such as physical training, leadership development, and basicinfantry tactics.
· Attended Cadet Initial Entry Training at Fort Knox Kentucky through June and July 2015,and participated in
Marksmanship, Tactical Squad Leadership,Close Order Drill, and familiarization of Military Courtesies.
· Awarded a 3.5 Year Scholarship which includes a contract to commission directly into the U.S. Army as a Second
Lieutenant upon graduation.
· Heavy emphasis on clear and concise communication, leadership, and integrity due to being located at one of the 6
Senior Military Colleges in the United States, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
· Secret Security Clearance
FRESH FOODS CLERK | HARRIS TEETER | OCTOBER 2012-AUGUST 2014
· Served as a clerk that prepared delimeats, sandwiches, and supervised the department.

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· Awarded the iLead Award (Employee of the Quarter) out of a selection of over 100 candidates.
· SeveralCustomer Service Excellence citations.