Brayden Berg
Ames,IA
Summary
Motivated Mechanical Engineering Student currently pursuing a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering and looking for an avenue by which to cultivate mutually beneficial relationships in order to further my education and prowess within my field of research. Familiar with the core principles of the discipline, best practices in research, development and design. Well-organized, systematic and methodical.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Iowa State University
09.2022 - Current
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
Farm Hand
Brekke Farms
09.2020 - Current
- Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition and alleviate downtime
- Implemented troubleshooting methods to determine cause of malfunctioning equipment
- Checked fields for rocks or other obstacles to prepare land for tilling and physical preparation for spring planting
- Operated tractors, forklifts, skid-steer loaders and boomlifts
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Cornerstone Church
09.2020 - Current
- Performed building and equipment maintenance and repairs by doing ventilation, carpentry, electrical, vehicular and machinery work
- Inspected facilities and proactively detected and diagnosed potential or actual maintenance or repair needs by listening, looking and using precision measuring and testing instruments
- Rebuilt machinery per manufacturers' designs and retrofitted and upgraded machinery per in-house design to improve equipment reliability and performance
- Painted walls, ceilings, trim and doors and replaced fixtures to update building appearance
Field Engineering Intern
RES
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Used programs like Excel and Bluebeam to create maps for other engineers and PMs
- Led presentations for superintendents and foremen
- Assisted other departments with problem solving and execution of given tasks
- Surveyed job site using a variety of survey equipment
Education
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2027
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University
05.2023
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA05.2020
High School Diploma -
Webster City High School
05.2019
Skills
- Basic C proficiency
- Skilled in 3D and 2D CAD
- Maintenance and repair
- Power and hand tool use
- Computer skills
- Adaptive
- Problem solving
- Creative
- Good communication
- Well organized
- Detail oriented
- Strong task prioritization
- Strong work ethic
Custom
- Robotics Club (2021-Current)
- Solidworks Club (2022-Current)
- Salt Company (2020-Current)
- Dance Marathon (2015-2021)
- ICCC eSports - Team Captain (2019-2020)
Custom
RESEARCH ASSISTANT - ELECTROSTATIC PARTICLE LEVITATION, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 08/01/22, Current, Assist Professor Lee in disproving the Classical Nucleation Theory thus proving the Complex Nucleation Theory and the existence of an unknown phase., Design mechanical components that will be used throughout the experiment., Monitor various liquid particles whilst levitated within an electrostatic field., Assist graduate students with publishing a written work describing the research.
Timeline
Research Assistant
Iowa State University
09.2022 - Current
Field Engineering Intern
RES
06.2022 - 08.2022
Farm Hand
Brekke Farms
09.2020 - Current
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Cornerstone Church
09.2020 - Current
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Iowa Central Community College
High School Diploma -
Webster City High School
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