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Andrew Vargas

Andrew Vargas

La Crescenta,California

Summary

Enthusiastic and detail-oriented Civil Engineering student with a passion for infrastructure development and sustainable design seeking a challenging internship opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in real-world engineering projects and gain practical experience in the field.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Land/Meterological Surveyor

United States Marine Corp Reserves
Long Beach, CA
05.2017 - Current
  • Informed new survey work with research from previous survey evidence, maps and deeds
  • Quality controlled field data by importing, analyzing and adjusting information
  • Verified accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites
  • Supervised and inspected the proper maintenance/SL3 of FDC and survey section equipment, including 10+ vehicles, communications equipment, weapons, survey/meteorological equipment and readiness of 30+ marines.
  • Set fixed points by creating maps and utilizing geodetic and engineering instruments.
  • Utilized GPS systems to record geographical coordinates of surveyed sites.

Engineering Intern

Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency
Santa Clarita, CA
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Maintained records of test results, measurements, calculations, and sketches.
  • Used computer programs to perform complex engineering operations.
  • Provided technical support to engineers during the development of products.
  • Improved technical abilities by pursuing training and practical learning opportunities.
  • Wrote and filed necessary documents to assist team leaders with efficient organization.
  • Prepared labels for new files and folders as needed.
  • Performed data entry tasks related to filing activities.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Bartender

Islands Restuarant
Glendale, CA
08.2018 - 12.2023
  • Engaged guests with warm conversation, building bar loyalty and encouraging repeat business
  • Operated POS systems, entered orders, accepted payments, made change, and conducted credit card transactions
  • Tapped beer kegs and served draft beer, bottled alcoholic beverages, mixed alcoholic beverages, and frozen beverages
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures to prevent intoxication and deal with intoxicated guests
  • Worked flexibly to cater to fluctuating coverage needs
  • Engaged guests with friendly conversation to build bar loyalty and encourage repeat business.

File Clerk

City of Glendale, Engineering Department
Glendale, CA
05.2015 - 07.2015
  • Supported office operations, handling copying, correspondence preparation and front desk management
  • Filed forms, records, reports and correspondence in appropriate file systems
  • Organized data by categories to maintain easily accessible system
  • Scanned, faxed and emailed city blue prints requested by provider in secure form
  • Shredded and discarded documents following company guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA
09.2023 - Current

Skills

  • Information Analysis
  • Team Leadership
  • Training and Mentoring
  • AutoCAD
  • Presentations
  • Computer Programs
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication and teamwork

Affiliations

  • ASCE and Steel Bridge
  • BADGE Project
  • Seismic Team

Languages

Conversational Spanish

Community Service

  • Involved with Toys for tots with the Marine Corp Reserves
  • Currently involved with different clubs at my University

References

References available upon request.

Software

AutoCAD

MATLAB

BlueBeam

InfoWater

Certification

AutoCAD Essentials Course for Beginners.

Timeline

Engineering Intern

Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency
01.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

California State University Northridge
09.2023 - Current

Bartender

Islands Restuarant
08.2018 - 12.2023

Land/Meterological Surveyor

United States Marine Corp Reserves
05.2017 - Current

File Clerk

City of Glendale, Engineering Department
05.2015 - 07.2015
Andrew Vargas