Braeden Pridgeon
Taberg,NY
Summary
Current mechanical engineering student looking for an internship opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in my field of study and future employment
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Intern
Bartell Machinery Systems
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Designed fixtures ensuring correct alignment of tire beading machines.
- Designed housings for proximity sensors on produced machines, along with a 'Hard stop' to ensure the safety of operators in case of a sensor malfunction.
- Created detailed mechanical schematics following Bartell Machinery guidelines, with proper geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
- Machined parts to deepen understanding of the design process from a machinist's perspective, ensuring designs met engineering specifications and were manufacturable.
- Participated in the assembly of entire machines, gaining technical exposure and a comprehensive understanding of machine operations.
Museum Intern
Boonville Black River Canal Museum
Boonville
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Supervised museum staff
- Wrote publications of the museum in the local newspaper
- Produced daily reports of the museum attendance
- Controlled inventory of educational materials
- Collected payments, completed cash and card transactions
- Gave educational tours of the museum to 1073 people.
Education
Degree Expected May 2027 - Mechanical Engineering
University of Maine
Orono, ME2019 to 2023 - Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors and Mastery in Math and Science with the New York State Seal of Biliteracy
Adirondack High School
Skills
- Active listening
- Presenting
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Time management
- Organization
- Public speaking
- Computer-aided-design software
- Excel spreadsheeting
- Python coding
- MATLAB programming
Activities
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Society of Automotive Engineers
- Boonville Concert Band
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Awards
- University of Maine Presidential Flagship Scholarship
- Skaneateles Marina Football Scholarship
- Chad Fey Memorial Wrestling Scholarship
- Certificate of Honor for Outstanding Achievements in Academics
- National Academic Quiz Tournaments National place winner (7th)
- NYS Quiz Bowl Champion (2022)
- League All-Star/ All-Section Player in Football, Wrestling, and Track and Field
Volunteer Experience
- Assistant coach of Adirondack High School "Pee-Wee" wrestling
- Adirondack High School Wildcat Mascot for school functions
- Boonville Oneida County Fair
Timeline
Engineering Intern
Bartell Machinery Systems
05.2024 - 08.2024
Museum Intern
Boonville Black River Canal Museum
05.2023 - 08.2023
Degree Expected May 2027 - Mechanical Engineering
University of Maine
2019 to 2023 - Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors and Mastery in Math and Science with the New York State Seal of Biliteracy
Adirondack High School
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