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Benjamin Gawlak

Deep River,CT

Summary

Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the engineering workplace. Fast learner, workshop-oriented mind, offers excellent technical abilities in CAD and strong time management skills. I use my analytical mindset to draw connections between engineering principles and real-life challenges.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Dimeo Construction Company
New Haven, CT
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Managed renovation projects across 5 sites at Yale, overseeing transitions from existing buildings to temporary spaces, and ultimately to newly constructed facilities, with each project at a different stage of construction.
  • Facilitated communication between subcontractors, suppliers, and Yale stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration of new lab equipment and systems.
  • Organized and led coordination meetings with subcontractors and lab users to review progress, address concerns, and adjust project timelines.
  • Acted as a point of contact for resolving on-site issues related to subcontractor work and lab user needs.

Bartender

Copper Beech Inn
Ivoryton, CT
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize bar layout for efficient workflow, ensuring timely service and reducing wait times—demonstrating problem-solving and process improvement skills.
  • Regularly resolved technical and operational issues with the POS system, enhancing overall team performance and demonstrating strong troubleshooting abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Snowboard Instructor

Mount Southington Ski Area
Southington, CT
12.2019 - 01.2023
  • Led individual and group lessons, tailoring technical explanations to effectively communicate complex concepts to riders of varying ages and skill levels, demonstrating adaptability and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through clear, personalized communication, ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering repeat business, a key skill in collaborating with stakeholders in engineering projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05.2025

Skills

  • Solidworks
  • MicroStation
  • Bluebeam
  • Procore
  • Microsoft Office
  • Python
  • C

GPA

Engineering 3.6 / 4

Overall 3.4 / 4

Relevant Courses

  • Structural Analysis
  • Foundations of Concrete
  • Senior Design (Structures)
  • Principles of Construction
  • Operations Managements
  • Design of Steel Structures (planned)

Hobbies

  • Novice woodworker
  • Snowboarding
  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Working on cars

Timeline

Intern

Dimeo Construction Company
05.2024 - 08.2024

Bartender

Copper Beech Inn
03.2022 - 08.2023

Snowboard Instructor

Mount Southington Ski Area
12.2019 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Connecticut
Benjamin Gawlak