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Saint Paul, MN, US

• Write proposals for design-build, spec, and owner direct projects ranging from less than $1k to over $900k.
• Work with stakeholders to fully understand project requirements through site-survey or review of documents.
• Use knowledge of code and fire protection systems to define the correct occupancy hazard and best system type.
• Create preliminary layouts and perform preliminary calculations for accurate project takeoffs and labor estimates.
• Execution of service work including material purchasing, permitting, field support, scheduling, and billings.
• Assist designer and PM during contract projects, including pricing change-orders, plan review, & coordination.

Plymouth, MN

• In addition to responsibilities as an acting designer, provided management and technical support for design team.
• Directly managed summer interns, including training, development, and discussing future opportunities.
• Helped recruitment through interviewing candidates and participating in university recruitment fairs.
• Implemented processes to develop design department by improving communication and standardization.
• Streamlined design process with service department to better meet the quick-turn nature of service projects.Major Projects: Gateway MXD | 38 story mixed-use high-rise fed by two in-line horizontal fire pumps | 05/19 –.

Plymouth, MN

• NICET Level 1 Water-Based Systems Layout Certification
• Plans, organizes, and executes design and installation of fire protection systems.
• Responsible for site surveys, hydraulic calculations, creating and submitting drawings to obtain building permits, coordination with GC and MEP trades, stock listing and ordering material, preparing project close-out.
• Utilizes improved routing, head spacing, and product selection to improve material costs and installation time.
• Collaborates effectively with Sales, Foreman, PM, and GC in order allow project to run smoothly and efficiently.
• Acts as industry advisor to GC for value engineering and product recommendations.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Established standardized test protocols and results summary methods for initiating and reporting tests.
• Created and reviewed part drawings for tracking revision history and establishing manufacturing requirements.
• Managed another intern by prioritizing goals, estimating project deadlines, and working past roadblocks.

Fond Du Lac, WI

∙ Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, project lead for 3 GB Projects and 1 Kaizen ∙ Facilitated and documented new process for removing clutter from plant floor, over $15,984 in soft savings ∙ Set up a trial to create business requirements for future parts tracking system, learning full scope of process∙ Obtained high-level of interpersonal skills.

Madison, WI

∙ Redesigned and simplified a clip assembly, reducing a part’s manufacturing costs from $42 to $13 ∙ Designed and fabricated prototyped new products using SolidWorks, 3D Printing, and basic tools ∙ Included in a provisional patent for work done in new product development∙ Updated models and part drawings according to engineering specifications

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Certificate in Thermal Energy Systems Current GPA: 3.79 Expected Graduation: May, 2017

Mechanical Engineering

8-week study abroad program, gained understanding of engineering from a global perspective