David Padoleski
Hilton,NY
Summary
Has developed strong collaboration and leaderships skills not only through experience as a workshop leader and work in a kitchen, but as an Eagle Scout. Has developed a strong problem solving ability, especially through Statics and Dynamics coursework. In addition, has understanding of online platforms that aid problem solving such as MatLab, Microsoft Office, and will be taking a spring course in CAD software.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Workshop Leader
University of Rochester Chemistry Department
08.2025 - Current
- Engaged in pedagogy training with Dr. Ayesh every Thursday to enhance teaching methods.
- Established collaborative environment with workshop leaders to refine instructional techniques.
- Facilitated two chemistry workshops every Monday for 11 weeks, ensuring student comfort and understanding.
Cook, Cashier, Prep, Expo
Salty Bread Pizza Cafe
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with coworkers to produce over 100 diverse food items in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Trained employees on essential tasks to enhance team efficiency.
- Facilitated communication among staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, NY05-2028
High School Diploma -
Hilton High School
Hilton, NY06-2024
Skills
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Matlab proficiency
- Knowledge of statics and dynamics
- Leadership and problem-solving abilities
- Task delegation
- Microsoft Office competency
- Time management and workload handling
- Calculus and linear algebra expertise
- Will obtain CAD software knowledge this coming semester
Accomplishments
Eagle Scout, IB Diploma, Hilton High School Valedictorian Status, Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology
Volunteer work & Student Activites
- Organized an Eagle Scout Project in which with the help of volunteers I repainted over 100 fire hydrants around the Village of Hilton in NY. This involved planning, obtaining approval, organizing, and executing the project utilizing the EDGE method over the course of over 150 hours.
- University of Rochester Senate, Academic Affairs Committee, University of Rochester Club Baseball, & Intramural Flag Football
Projects
MatLab Archery Project
- Coded a group of functions and scripts that not only displayed an archery target with correct dimensions, but additionally allowed for user input of velocity and angle in order to determine precisely where on the target the arrow may hit.
Timeline
Workshop Leader
University of Rochester Chemistry Department
08.2025 - Current
Cook, Cashier, Prep, Expo
Salty Bread Pizza Cafe
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Rochester
High School Diploma -
Hilton High School