Adam Durland
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Well-rounded mechanical engineering graduate with a focus in aerospace and a minor in systems engineering. Six years of student athlete experience have instilled strong teamwork, leadership, and time management skills. Actively seeking a mechanical engineering position to jumpstart my career, leverage my technical expertise, tackle new challenges, all while continuing to learn, grow, and improve my craft.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Concessions & Event Server/Bartender
Sanford Pentagon
Sioux Falls, SD
11.2018 - 06.2024
- Participated in set-up and tear-down of large banquets/events, arranged concessions inventory of supplies and communicated shortages or deficiencies to superiors
- Greeted guests and delivered excellent customer service.
Bartender
Minnehaha Country Club
Sioux Falls, SD
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Engaged guests with friendly conversation to build bar loyalty and encourage repeat business.
- Promoted warm, fun atmosphere for guests and team members.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Siding Installer
Tony's Siding
Sioux Falls, SD
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Placed siding on many residential homes in the area.
- Leveraged hand and power tools to install structures and fixtures.
- Tended pumps, compressors and generators to power tools and machinery.
Tent Crew Member/Warehouse Staff Member
ABC Rentals
Sioux Falls, SD
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Loaded trucks safely and efficiently for transportation of needed materials and equipment
- Collaborated with a team to assemble event-sized tents according to customers needs
- Was personally asked by owner of the company for assistance in the renovation of a new location.
Education
High school Diploma -
Washington High School
Sioux Falls, SD.05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
South Dakota School of Mines And Technology
Rapid City, SD05.2025
Skills
Hard Skills
- MATLAB: Proficient
- 3D modeling: Proficient
- Arduino: Proficient
- Excel: Intermediate
- Python: Intermediate
- FEA: Beginner
Soft Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Efficiency
- Innovative
Relative Coursework
Statics/Dynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics/Heat Transfer, Mechanics of Materials, Product Design & Development, Machine Design, Mechatronics, Design Thinking/Innovation for Mechanical Engineers, Rockets and Mission Analysis, Aerospace Structures, Rockets and Propulsion, Space Flight Mechanics
Group Projects (Class - placement if applicable)
- 3D Boat Print ( Intro to Mech. Eng. - 3rd most marbles before sinking)
- Steel Lightsaber Handle ( Design for Manufacturing)
- Rotating Camera Gimble ( Prod. Design & Development)
- Line-Following Robot (Mechatronics - 2nd fastest time, 1st overall via professor)
- Pneumatic Pool Cue ( Mechatronics - Best overall via professor)
- Air Braking System for Competition Rocket - Spaceport America Cup (Senior Design - Competition in May 2025)
Timeline
Bartender
Minnehaha Country Club
06.2022 - 08.2023
Siding Installer
Tony's Siding
06.2022 - 08.2022
Tent Crew Member/Warehouse Staff Member
ABC Rentals
06.2021 - 08.2021
Concessions & Event Server/Bartender
Sanford Pentagon
11.2018 - 06.2024
High school Diploma -
Washington High School
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Northern State University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
South Dakota School of Mines And Technology