Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Carter Hood

Kaysville,UT

Summary

Dynamic engineering intern at Kihomac that excels rapidly, with experience in CAD software and project management. Proven ability to enhance processes through data analysis, and effective communication. Successfully supported product development and maintained high safety standards, contributing to team success and operational efficiency. Passionate about learning diverse technical engineering skills, and collaboration to drive innovative solutions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Intern

Kihomac
Layton, UT
06.2025 - Current
  • Provided technical support to engineers during the development of products.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress and challenges.
  • Helped maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functioning and safety standards.
  • Identified areas for improvement within existing processes or designs.
  • Maintained records of test results, measurements, calculations, sketches.
  • Ensured that all activities were conducted in accordance with safety protocols.
  • Evaluated performance of components through laboratory tests and simulations.

Cook

Orlando's Mexican Restaurant
Kaysville, UT
04.2024 - 05.2025
  • Prepared authentic Mexican dishes following traditional recipes and techniques.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace during shifts.
  • Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient supplies and freshness.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
  • Followed food safety guidelines to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and restaurant standards.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.

Farmer

Dibble Farms
Layton, UT
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Operated and maintained farm equipment for planting and harvesting tasks.
  • Assisted in soil testing and preparation to enhance growing conditions.
  • Maintained farm machinery, tools, and buildings in good working order.
  • Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver products to markets or storage facilities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering

Weber State University
Ogden, UT
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Davis High School
Kaysville, UT
05-2024

Skills

  • CAD software
  • Project management
  • Technical writing
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Data analysis
  • Scientific research

Affiliations

  • I enjoy anything that involves making something
  • Woodworking, my father has built a woodshop in our garage and that's where you can usually find me on the weekends.
  • 3D Printing, my Grandfather is an engineer and he is very experienced with 3D printing and through him I've gained a lot of 3D printing experience.
  • Electronics, through previous jobs like Kihomac, I've gotten experience with electronics and power systems and combined with 3D printing I construct and fly/pilot homemade drones and robotics projects.
  • Reading, I love reading more than anything, I always have a book on me, I always love learning something new, I read an average of 1 book per month.
  • Personal Fitness, I am very passionate and disciplined with personal fitness, going to the gym 5 days a week, I've been doing this for about 4 years.
  • Music, I am in 2 local bands, I've been around Music all my life, I play guitar, drums/percussion, voice, bass guitar, trumpet, piano, and more.

Accomplishments

  • Winner of 2023 state championship marching band field show.
  • Winner of Layton high 2023 Battle of the bands.
  • 3.6 GPA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Engineering Intern

Kihomac
06.2025 - Current

Cook

Orlando's Mexican Restaurant
04.2024 - 05.2025

Farmer

Dibble Farms
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering

Weber State University

High School Diploma -

Davis High School