1. Robert Bashara
rbashara@purdue.edu
552 Middlesex
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
Mobile: (313) 570-8621
Objective
To obtain a full-time Industrial Engineering related position focusing on contributing to organizational success in a
manufacturing environment by utilizing my knowledge obtained from both academic and internship experience.
Education
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN December 2010
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Major GPA: 3.58/4.00 Cumulative GPA: 3.12/4.00
Work Experience
Sears Holdings Corporation, Columbus RRC (Retail Replenishment Campus), Columbus OH May 2010 – August 2010
SHC (Sears Holdings Corporation) Corporate Logistics Intern
• Optimized flow time of Non-Conveyable product, resulting in reduced travel time and minimized touches
• Analyzed facility layout to assess opportunities to improve product flow and remove non value added activities
• Utilized multiple databases to construct user friendly Excel tools to assist in logistics operations
• Collaborated with SHC managers and supervisors to facilitate improvement efforts
• Identified most efficient Loss Prevention monitoring locations based upon zones of high product pick density
DTE Energy, Corporate Headquarters, Detroit MI May 2008 – August 2008
Summer Intern, Marketing Department, Major Account Services
• Standardized Goldmine database maintenance via the generation of multiple Standard Work Instructions (SWI)
• Researched and updated marketing's primary built account database, utilizing Goldmine CRM software
• Reduced possibility for error in a primary account database conversion via SWI and outlined training
• Trained interns on standardized Goldmine CRM database addition procedures, increasing information accuracy
DTE Energy, Fermi II Nuclear Power Plant, Monroe MI May 2007 – August 2007
Summer Intern, FIRSTeam (Fermi’s Integrated Resource Support Team) Department
• Produced specification sheets for instrument calibration, improving gage accuracy and technician performance
• Updated plant specifications by integrating databases and facilitated documentation of resident work intelligence
• Presented schematics concerns to system engineers and technicians, eliminating discrepancies
Leadership Experience
Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) September 2008 – Present
• Chair of Corporate Finance: Drafted professional letters and for corporate scholarships and fund acquisition
• Chair of Professional Development: Contacted corporate sponsors to present company internships at Purdue
• Chair of Professional Development: Maintained, revised and updated IIE corporate contact database
• Programs Chair: Organized events to boost student faculty relationships and assist the community
Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS): Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS) August 2008 – May 2009
• Team ODOS Webmaster: Managed website and team file distribution
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity September 2006 – Present
• House Webmaster: Maintained website and served as email administrator
• Awards Chair: Oversaw completion of national award requirements and application process
Interfraternity Council (IFC) October 2007 – May 2008
• Served on the IFC risk management Lower Board monitoring team
Honors & Organizations
Semester Honors January 2009 – Present
Crowe Horwath Case Study, winning team March 2009
• Competed in case study focusing around six sigma, and new ventures in the consulting industry
2. Robert Bashara
rbashara@purdue.edu
552 Middlesex
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
Mobile: (313) 570-8621
Undergraduate Student Library Advisory Council (USLAC) April 2009 – Present
IIE Technical Paper Contest Finalist April 2010