Declan Cunningham
Lucas, TX,TX
Summary
Motivated Mechanical Engineering student with hands-on experience in CAD, and product fabrication, including additive and traditional manufacturing. Engages in project work involving electrical circuit repair and testing, demonstrating practical skills in coding and problem-solving. Eager to learn and apply engineering principles in a professional setting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Shredder Design Team
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Designed and fabricated a shredder/woodchipper to facilitate effective disposal of yard debris.
- Collaborated with team to integrate problem-solving techniques, CAD, and practical building skills for the development of a fully functional woodchipper.
Sales Associate and Trainer
Smoothie King
Dallas, TX & Denver, CO
06.2021 - 11.2023
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Facilitated onboarding and coaching of new employees to ensure comprehensive understanding of job responsibilities.
VEX Robotics Lead Designer/Builder
Lovejoy High School
Lucas, TX
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Designed and built unique robots in a team environment to compete on a global stage.
- Used CAD to plan out 3D models of designs for use in annually released competition style games.
- Awarded top honors at multiple tournaments, advancing to the world championships two years in a row. Achieved a rank of 40th in the world during the 2021-22 season.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO12-2026
Skills
- CAD
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Coding: C, Python, MATLAB
- Additive manufacturing
- Lean manufacturing processes
- LabVIEW
- Electrical circuit design and testing
Timeline
Shredder Design Team
Colorado School of Mines
01.2025 - 05.2025
Sales Associate and Trainer
Smoothie King
06.2021 - 11.2023
VEX Robotics Lead Designer/Builder
Lovejoy High School
08.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines