JOHN YALDOO
Milford,MI
Summary
Motivated biomedical engineering student and fraternity Risk Manager with proven experience leading event safety and managing people in high-responsibility situations. Nearly a decade of customer-facing work at Walmart, Quick Chick, and Airtime has built strong communication skills, reliability, and calm under pressure. Completed Arduino-based robotics and C programming projects that strengthened skills in problem-solving, data analysis, and hands-on engineering. Known as hard-working, coachable, and team-oriented, seeking an engineering internship where I can contribute immediately while learning from experienced professionals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Risk Manager
Sigma Pi Fraternity
12.2025 - Current
- Elected executive officer responsible for chapter risk management, safety, and compliance with national, university, and local policies.
- Plan, document, and coordinate risk management procedures for all fraternity events, including guest lists, sober monitors, and capacity limits.
- Lead pre-event risk briefings and educate members on safe behavior, bystander intervention, and crisis response protocols.
- Manage incident reporting and follow-up, working with chapter officers, advisors, and campus staff to resolve issues professionally.
- Ensure all events are properly registered with the university and fraternity headquarters to keep the chapter in good standing and avoid probation.
- Coordinate safety walkthroughs and post-event reviews to identify risks and implement improvements for future events.
Customer Service Associate
Walmart
11.2022 - Current
- Assist a high volume of customers daily, answering questions, resolving issues, and maintaining a positive, professional store environment.
- Handle cash, returns, and transactions accurately while meeting productivity and customer satisfaction expectations.
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to keep shelves stocked, displays organized, and store standards met.
Crew Member
Quick Chick
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Prepared and served food in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality, cleanliness, and food safety standards.
- Provided friendly, efficient customer service during peak hours and handled orders accurately.
- Worked closely with teammates to keep the kitchen and front-of-house running smoothly and on schedule.
Team Member
Airtime Trampoline & Game Park
06.2016 - 05.2020
- Supervised trampoline and activity areas to ensure guest safety and enforce park rules.
- Assisted guests with check-in, waivers, and questions, providing a positive experience for families and large groups.
- Supported event setups for birthday parties and group events, demonstrating reliability and strong customer focus.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI01.2028
Skills
- Programming: C, C, Arduino
- Tools & Software: MATLAB (basic), SolidWorks (assemblies & drawings), Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Hardware: Arduino microcontrollers, DC motors, servos, IR sensors, reflectance sensors, H-bridge motor drivers
- Lab Skills: Basic microscopy, measurement, data collection, quantitative analysis
- Risk management
- Incident reporting
- Event coordination
- Policy enforcement
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Communication skills
- Operational planning
- Program design
- Employee safety
Accomplishments
- Designed and programmed an Arduino-based line-following robot using DC motors, sensors, and proportional control for an engineering design course.
- Completed multiple C programming projects, including a weightlifting tracker and data-analysis programs using functions, arrays, pointers, and file I/O.
- Earned SolidWorks, soldering, and CNC milling qualifications, showing strong hands-on engineering skills in both mechanical and electrical areas.
- Consistently balanced a full biomedical engineering course load with part-time work, demonstrating strong time management, reliability, and work ethic.
Certification
- SolidWorks Qualification – Grand Valley State University School of Engineering
- Soldering Qualification – Grand Valley State University School of Engineering
- CNC Milling Qualification – Grand Valley State University School of Engineering
Timeline
Risk Manager
Sigma Pi Fraternity
12.2025 - Current
Customer Service Associate
Walmart
11.2022 - Current
Crew Member
Quick Chick
06.2020 - 10.2022
Team Member
Airtime Trampoline & Game Park
06.2016 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Grand Valley State University
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
- Sigma Pi Fraternity – Risk Manager, Active Member
- Engineering Study Groups – Collaborative problem solving in calculus, physics, and programming courses
- Fitness & Training – Consistent weightlifting and goal tracking, demonstrating discipline and long-term commitment