Cullen Merrell
Lufkin,TX
Summary
Offering strong analytical skills and passion for technology, eager to learn and thrive in engineering environment. Brings solid understanding of engineering principles and ability to quickly learn industry-specific tools and methodologies. Ready to use and develop problem-solving and technical skills.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Pilot
Angelina County Airport
- Attained Private Pilot and Commercial Remote Pilot Certificate
- Improved navigation abilities with extensive practice using GPS, VOR, and ILS systems for cross-country flights.
- Strengthened understanding of aerodynamics by dissecting complex concepts such as lift, drag, thrust, weight balance calculations for optimal performance.
- Developed a keen ability to calmly adapt and respond to changing conditions during flight, ensuring safe operations and optimal performance, especially in emergency conditions.
Researcher
Rice University
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked on a commercial in-store vertical hydroponics system
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
Lifeguard
Livewell
05.2020 - 08.2024
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
Education
Current Student -
Rice University
Houston, Texas12.2024
High School Diploma -
Hudson High School
Hudson, Texas05.2023
Skills
- Confident decision making
- High-level physical fitness
- Compass navigation and pacing
- Plant identification
- Radio Communication
- Weight and balance calculations
- Team collaboration
- Strong work ethic
- Effective problem-solver
- Human factors awareness
Accomplishments
- Private Pilot Certificate
- Commercial Remote Pilot Certificate
- Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate
- Rice Athletics High Achiever 2023 and 2024
- Rice Chapter Ratio Christi Club President
- Rice Catholic Student Association Leader
- Rice Faculty Athletics Representative Honor Roll 2023
- Top 5% Hudson High School Graduate 2023
- EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship Recipient
- All State Track Team 2022 and 2023
- FFA Officer
- National Honor Society
Timeline
Researcher
Rice University
08.2024 - 12.2024
Lifeguard
Livewell
05.2020 - 08.2024
Student Pilot
Angelina County Airport
Current Student -
Rice University
High School Diploma -
Hudson High School
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