Hi, I’m
Adam VanderZouwen
Wayland
Summary
Smart, inventive, and driven graduate of Western MIchigan University ABET-accredited Engineering Management program, seeking an entry-level engineering position to gain experience, and put education into practice.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-employed
Small Engine Technician
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Small engine equipment and vehicle repair
- Buy and sell equipment and vehicles, such as pressure washers, motorcycles, lawnmowers, and snowmobiles
- Talk with buyers and sellers to negotiate price and service
J. Flier Concrete And Construction
Concrete Laborer
03.2018 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Aided in a team to pour foundations, driveways, sidewalks, and floors.
- Activities include planning, excavation, setup, pouring, cutting, and cleaning up jobsite
- Skills acquired include reading blueprints and floor plans, equipment operation, calculating volume of concrete to be ordered, produce a structurally sound and visually pleasing product. Overall strong work ethic and appreciation of hard work.
Bultsma Construction
Construction Worker
05.2015 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Tasked with many types of construction jobs, ranging from building and framing, to demolition and excavation
- Team skills by working in crews and self-driven when working individually
- Gained skills in operating equipment and machines including skid steers, back-hoes, and excavators
Education
Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI
Bachelor of Science from Engineering Management
05.2017
Skills
- Mechanical systems application
- Engineering design
- MIcrosoft Office and CAD software
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Communicate effectively in verbal, written, and graphic forms
- Pursue professional growth and interact effectively in work environments
Relevant Skills
- Software technical proficiencies include AutoCAD, Mathcad, Autodesk, LabVIEW, Rhino, Mathematica, MATLAB, MS Projects and MS Office Suite.
- Research and design proficiencies include Finite Element Analysis, Project/Quantification Planning, ISO and safety compliance, statistical/process analysis, on-and off-line test development, manufacturing specifications and design and validation.
- Active listening and critical thinking skills for determining clients' needs and implementing plans to make them a reality.
- Excels in teamwork environments where engineers come together to gather information, problem-solve and implement a strategy.
- Affinity for identifying the underlying principles affecting situations, which leads to less time brainstorming and more time actively building workable solutions.
Hobbies and Interests
My free time is occupied largely with reading classic literature and biographies. I also enjoy gardening and permaculture, golf and board games.
Timeline
Small Engine Technician
Self-employed
06.2022 - Current
Concrete Laborer
J. Flier Concrete And Construction
03.2018 - 05.2022
Construction Worker
Bultsma Construction
05.2015 - 03.2018
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science from Engineering Management