Sydney Horton
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Motivated and reliable individual with strong time management skills developed through years of competitive basketball and consistent work experience. Known for being a fast learner who thrives in team environments, communicates well, and tackles tasks efficiently. Trained in a variety of engineering tools and software through hands-on coursework at Trine University. Brings a strong work ethic and a problem-solving mindset to every challenge, and is eager to grow in collaborative, real-world engineering settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Dairy Queen
Angola, Indiana
03.2025 - Current
- Worked closely with teammates during busy hours to keep orders moving fast and smoothly, showing strong communication and teamwork.
- Helped fix and clean machines like blenders and soft-serve machines to keep everything running safely and on time.
- Noticed small ways to make our work area more organized and shared ideas with the team to speed things up.
- Balanced working with customers, coworkers, and tasks in the kitchen, learning how to stay focused and work well under pressure.
College Basketball Player
Trine University
Angola, Indiana
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Balanced the demands of collegiate athletics and a full academic schedule, demonstrating strong time management, discipline, and the ability to perform under pressure.
- Developed leadership, communication, and teamwork skills by collaborating with coaches and teammates in high-stakes, fast-paced environments.
Job Shadowing
Schaefer Engineering
Indianapolis, Indiana
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Observed a lead engineer collaborating directly with Eli Lilly representatives to understand project requirements, safety regulations, and client needs, gaining insight into real-world, customer-focused engineering.
- Watched how he approached design challenges by breaking down problems, brainstorming solutions, and using CAD software and prototypes to test ideas, showing a thoughtful, hands-on engineering process.
- Gained exposure to the full development cycle, from early design sketches to physical testing and production, and saw how engineers communicate across teams to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.
Delivery Driver
Dominos
Indianapolis, Indiana
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered orders efficiently while managing in-store tasks like taking phone orders and coordinating with the team, showing reliability, multitasking, and strong communication.
- Helped close the store every night by cleaning, organizing, and prepping equipment, demonstrating responsibility, consistency, and attention to detail.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roncalli High School
Indianapolis, IN05-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Trine University
Angola, INSkills
- CAD software
- Project management
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Reliability
Timeline
Job Shadowing
Schaefer Engineering
07.2025 - 07.2025
Team Member
Dairy Queen
03.2025 - Current
Delivery Driver
Dominos
05.2024 - 08.2024
College Basketball Player
Trine University
08.2023 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Roncalli High School
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Trine University