PARKER OWEN CORCORAN
Pingree Grove,IL
Summary
Motivated Chemical Engineering student at Colorado School of Mines with hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing, CNC machining, robotics, and customer service. Certified in Fusion 360 and Inventor with experience programming and operating CNC lathes and mills. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills developed through SkillsUSA, robotics, baseball, and jobs in both technical and customer-focused environments. Eager to continue learning and gain real-world engineering experience.
Overview
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Certification
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year of professional experience
Work History
Car Wash Technician / Customer Support
Tommy's Express Car Wash
Huntley, Illinois
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Assisted customers with car wash services, ensuring satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated car wash equipment, contributing to smooth daily operations and customer safety.
- Supported maintenance efforts by addressing minor equipment issues to enhance performance.
- Collaborated with team members to keep the workplace clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
Education
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO05-2030
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
Elgin Community College
Elgin, ILSkills
- Autodesk Fusion
- Autodesk Inventor
- CNC Lathe Programming & Operation
- CNC Mill Programming & Operation
- Customer service
- CNC Machining
- CAD/CAM
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Equipment Operation & Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- SkillsUSA — Advanced Manufacturing
3-axis Milling and operation Competition
3-axis Milling Team competition - Competed in Advanced Manufacturing through SkillsUSA for two consecutive years.
- Applied CNC machining, CAD/CAM, manufacturing, and technical problem-solving skills.
- Engineering Design Competition
Design and Development a 3D Printed Robotic Arm - Robotics Club
Built Robots
Basic Coding - Participated in robotics projects involving engineering, design, and problem-solving.
- Collaborated with team members to design, build, and troubleshoot robotic systems.
- Developed teamwork, communication, discipline, and time-management skills through competitive baseball.
Certification
- Autodesk Certified User: Fusion 360
- Autodesk Certified User: Inventor
- CNC Mill Operator and Handling
- CNC Lathe Operator and Handling
- CNC Mill Programming
- CNC Lathe Programming
Timeline
Car Wash Technician / Customer Support
Tommy's Express Car Wash
05.2025 - 05.2026
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
Elgin Community College