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 Siemens NX CAD software.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook, Cashier, Prep, Expo
Salty Bread Pizza Cafe
04.2022 - 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.
Workshop Leader
University of Rochester Chemistry Department
07.2025 - 12.2025
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, NY05-2028
High School Diploma -
Hilton High School
Hilton, NY06-2024
Skills
- Analytical problem-solving and quantitative reasoning through engineering coursework
- Data analysis and mathematical modeling using MATLAB
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with Siemens NX CAD software for technical design and modeling
- Effective time and workload management across multiple projects
- Ability to work independently and collaborate in team-based environments
- Technical and professional writing and presentation skills
- Experience communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Strong organizational, leadership, and task-delegation abilities
- Detail-oriented, results-driven, and deadline-focused work ethic
Accomplishments
Eagle Scout, IB Diploma, Hilton High School Valedictorian Status, Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology
Timeline
Workshop Leader
University of Rochester Chemistry Department
07.2025 - 12.2025
Cook, Cashier, Prep, Expo
Salty Bread Pizza Cafe
04.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hilton High School
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Rochester
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
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.