Everett J. Hettema is a mechanical engineering student at the University of Maryland expected to graduate in May 2015 with a 3.13 GPA. He has internship experience providing project and construction management at CFR Engineering, where he developed HVAC and plumbing systems using AutoCAD. Hettema also job shadowed at ColonialWebb, assisting with 3D modeling and observing field personnel. Additionally, he has led multiple design teams at UMD, including creating a 3D scale model of a Boeing 747 and designing a beam structure that won a competition for highest strength-to-weight ratio. Hettema is proficient in various engineering software and has held other roles providing customer service and data entry.

1. Everett J. Hettema
email: ehettema@yahoo.com cell phone: (804) 517–1789
EDUCATION
A. James Clark School of Engineering – University of Maryland, College Park Dean's List the past 3 Semesters
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering Expected May 2015 – 3.13 GPA
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Intern, CFR Engineering, Germantown, MD May 2014 – Aug 2014
 Provided project & construction management, renovations, & an emphasis on sustainable design
 Developed & designed intricate HVAC & plumbing systems w/ associated components using AutoCAD
 Coordinated w/ equipment contractors on site at NIH & NIST to take measurements & to conduct field
surveys for ductwork, piping, & HVAC equipment – created piping & ductwork sketches for building layout
 Improved company website for a more professional appearance, identified components required for
projects, performed heat load & other calcs, & sized them to meet specifications, codes, & standards
Job Shadow, ColonialWebb, Richmond, VA June 2013
 Assisted w/ 3D modeling placement of pipe structures, heating / cooling setups, & electrical wiring / outlets
 Accompanied Sr. Account Executive on job sites throughout Virginia; interviewed, trained
w/, & observed field personnel (engineers, sales managers, design crew, etc.)
Boeing 747-400 Airplane Design Co-Leader, UMD, College Park, MD Jan 2013 – May 2013
 Created, designed, assembled, & customized 3D scale model of airplane using Creo Parametric
 Performed FEA analysis on parts (for handling various force / stress loads) in a group of 6
Beam Design Project Design Leader, UMD, College Park, MD Oct 2012 – Dec 2012
 Designed the beam structure using ProEngineer (3D computer modeling software)
 Calculated feasible cross-sectional designs & selected strongest structural measurements
 Hand-constructed beam – won entire competition for highest strength-to-weight ratio
Paley Project Group Co-Leader, UMD, College Park, MD Sept 2011 – Dec 2011
 Co-led team of 5 to build & operate a fleet of ROVs to repair a simulated nuclear reactor
 Used cameras for guidance to maneuver robots in Neutral Buoyancy Research Facility
Hovercraft Sub-Group Leader, UMD, College Park, MD Sept 2011 – Dec 2011
 Managed team of 8 to work w/in project guidelines / timeframe & designed structure of hovercraft
 Calculated flow rate & pressure requirements to make measurements for selecting proper levitating
device / skirt & base material – we were nominated for the Craftsmanship Award at the competition
COMPUTER / DESIGN SKILLS – AutoCAD; ProEngineer; Autodesk Inventor; MATLAB; C++; Creo Parametric;
SolidWorks; FEA Analysis; Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher); Adobe Photoshop; EES / Cadence
(circuitry sotwares); COMcheck (DOE energy codes program); Hourly Analysis Program (HVAC heat load calc software)
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Data Entry Associate at VCU Continuing Medical Education, Richmond, VA June 2013 – Sept 2013
 Used Excel to update physician database records & transcript of credit hours for educational sessions
Marketing Researcher at Kings Dominion, Doswell, VA May 2012 – Aug 2012
 Conducted surveys from park guests, captured data using iPad, & downloaded into database
Courtesy Clerk at Martin's (Giant) Super Market, Glen Allen, VA May 2010 – Aug 2011
 Took accurate inventory, provided outstanding customer service, stocked shelves, bagged groceries
Counselor in Training at Shady Grove YMCA, Glen Allen, VA June 2008 – July 2008
 Served as mentor / leader to campers of various ages, & provided guidance / support / assistance
MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES
Habitat for Humanity – Engineering Alternative Spring Break March 2014
Men in Engineering (Virtus) Sept 2011 – May 2013
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Sept 2011 – present
Volunteer via "Keys to Empowering Youth" & "Women in Engineering" Sept 2011 – present
Maryland Club Tennis Sept 2011 – present
Terrapin Table Tennis Club Sept 2011 – present