Ronald Hicks
Farmington,MI
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at Lawrence Technological University, where I led the design and engineering of a top-rated prototype. A quick learner and effective communicator, I excel in team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring project success and innovation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Project Coordinator and Designer
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Served as lead design engineer for an academic engineering initiative.
- Utilized CAD software to design prototypes, ensuring compliance with project objectives and criteria.
- Led a two-man team, and managed timelines for group collaboration on finalizing the prototype.
- Engineered a completely new, highly functional prototype recognized as best in class after the first design failed.
Church Employee
Orchard United Methodist Church
Farmington Hills, MI
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Coordinated church access and prepared the facility for timely openings every week.
- Communicated effectively with team members to resolve conflicts within schedules to ensure smooth operations.
- Demonstrated personal accountability and time management skills.
Landscaper
Graceful Gardens
Farmington Hills, MI
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered landscaping materials effectively by coordinating the supplies needed for each job.
- Executed physical labor tasks for various customers and landscape projects.
- Collaborated with the team to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Solved on-site problems such as material, time, and worker shortages through adaptive planning and teamwork.
Snowboard Instructor
Alpine Valley Ski Resort
White Lake, MI
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Observed individuals' progress and adjusted teaching style accordingly to ensure success.
- Designed and implemented personalized snowboard instruction programs for students of varying ages, and skill levels.
- Effectively communicated complex ideas to a non-technical audience to ensure understanding.
- Ensured safe and correct use of snowboarding equipment through clear demonstrations during one-on-one guidance and group teachings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
Farmington, MI06-2024
Mechanical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MISkills
- Analytical thinking
- Prototype testing
- Proficient in team collaboration
- Project management
- CAD (Siemens NX)
- Basic fabrication
Timeline
Student Project Coordinator and Designer
Lawrence Technological University
11.2024 - 12.2024
Church Employee
Orchard United Methodist Church
09.2023 - 08.2024
Landscaper
Graceful Gardens
05.2023 - 08.2024
Snowboard Instructor
Alpine Valley Ski Resort
11.2022 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
Mechanical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University
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