Riley Gapinski

Motivated third-year Engineering Management major at Michigan Technological University with hands-on experience in project management and business development. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, analyze complex problems, and deliver innovative solutions. Skilled at integrating technical knowledge with business strategy to expand client lists and ensure project outcomes. Seeking a summer internship to apply strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills in a dynamic environment to contribute to impactful projects.

Business Development Intern:

Increasing Diverse Spend Commonwealth Associates Inc. (2024)

• Performed extensive research to locate diversely owned engineering firms in Southern Michigan.
• Contacted professionals within those organizations to form a connection.
• Checked to see if the organizations had any collaboration opportunities for Commonwealth.

Michigan Energy Providers Conference Commonwealth Associates Inc. (2024)

• Attended the Michigan Energy Providers Conference on behalf of Commonwealth.
• Obtained hands-on experience in seeing how successful professionals network at conferences.

LinkedIn Sales Navigator CRM Commonwealth Associates Inc. (2024)

• Integrated LinkedIn Sales Navigator to use as a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Tool.
• Introduced the tool to professionals in the Business Development department and presented how it was to be used internally.

Proposal & Project Management Intern:

Proposal Process Streamlining Project Commonwealth Associates Inc. (2022)

• Spreadsheet used to accelerate the proposal process by calculating coefficients using past projects.
• Simplifies pricing and proposed hour estimates, while also offering a more consistent and accurate proposal.

Proposal Yellow-Line Checklist Commonwealth Associates Inc. (2022)

• Checklist used to ensure that each step in the proposal process is done appropriately. Ensures quality proposals and minimizes mistakes.

DE&I Summer Intern Project Commonwealth Associates Inc. (2022)

• Group project to create a presentation answering several given questions regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Each group presented to all Commonwealth employees that were able to attend.
• One of three interns that gained recognition from the Chief Operating Officer during the presentation.

"Substations For Dummies" Guide Commonwealth Associates Inc. (2022)

• Microsoft Word document containing necessary knowledge for working in the Substation Department. Created for new hires and other interns to provide a seamless introduction to the company and their work.

Underground Transmission Line Design Commonwealth Associates Inc. (2023)

• Assisted in the design of an underground transmission lines.
• Mapped out utility line routes for potholing.

Bartender/Server
The Mosquito Inn, Toivola, MI — November, 2024 - Current

• Greeted and interacted with customers in a friendly and professional manner, providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Took food and drink orders, accurately entered them into the POS system, and ensured timely delivery to tables.
• Mixed and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, maintaining a clean and organized bar area.
• Collaborated with kitchen and other staff members to ensure accurate and efficient service.

Parts Delivery Driver

Advance Auto Parts, Hancock, MI — December, 2023 - April, 2024

• Delivered auto parts to mechanic shops in surrounding area in a timely fashion.

Construction Worker

J&J Construction, Gaylord, MI — May, 2021 - August, 2021

• Read architectural drawings and designs to help frame and finish pole barns by using various tools and techniques.

Ski Rental Technician

Treetops Resort, Gaylord, MI — December, 2018 - January, 2021

• Welcomed customers, offered assistance and answered questions by providing rates, terms and conditions of rental.
• Resolved customer complaints and fostered customer retention and loyalty.

• Secretary - American Society of Engineering Management (MTU)
• Secretary - Michigan Tech Sledheads

• Gaylord High School National Honors Society
• Gaylord High School Academic Honors Program
• Basketball Big North Conference All Conference Academic Award
• Soccer Big North Conference All Conference Academic Award
• Gaylord High School Varsity Basketball Team Captain
• Gaylord High School Varsity Soccer Team Captain