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Noah Padilla

Las Cruces,NM

Summary

Motivated and results-driven Mechanical Engineering student at New Mexico State University with a strong academic record (GPA 3.91), military background, and hands-on experience in operations and technical maintenance. Proven leadership and problem-solving skills developed through six years of service in the U.S. Air Force and refined in fast-paced roles in retail operations and academic administration. CWSA Certified with coursework in Ultrasonic Level 1 and 2, seeking an internship opportunity to apply technical knowledge, analytical thinking, and a passion for innovation to real-world engineering challenges. Eager to contribute to a dynamic engineering team while gaining industry experience.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Academic Advising Receptionist

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, USA
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed a multi-line phone system to efficiently process 20 calls per shift for academic advising matters.
  • Managed appointment scheduling and rescheduling for 33 academic advisors.
  • Aided with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and photocopying to contribute to efficiency.

Operations Associate

Kohls Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Oversaw seasonal online order program, contributing to 700 orders shipped per day for 10 weeks.
  • Unloaded weekly trailer shipments with average products received more than 10,000.
  • Standardized 500 stockroom hold locations to allow for efficient product picking while shipping orders.
  • Built metal rolling shelves to facilitate an in-store pickup system to improve foot traffic on site.
  • Coordinated renovation of the store to include new carpets, paint, and the building of Sephora.

Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman

United States Air Force
01.2017 - 01.2023
  • Maintained 600 pieces of aerospace ground equipment toward a 92% mission-capable rate.
  • Conducted 200 periodic inspections, fulfilled 1200 maintenance actions, and rectified 70 units for use.
  • Oversaw TCTO program for 600 pieces of ground equipment to enable mandatory equipment modification.
  • Delivered 800 pieces of equipment to aircraft to contribute to 30 pilots' training hours for certification.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
05.2027

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication skills
  • Complex problem solver
  • Hydraulics systems
  • SolidWorks 3D models
  • MATLAB

Certification

  • CWSA Certified C-3GWQDAVEXB

Timeline

Academic Advising Receptionist

New Mexico State University
01.2024 - Current

Operations Associate

Kohls Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2024

Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman

United States Air Force
01.2017 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

New Mexico State University