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TJ Mellema

TJ Mellema

Rockford,MI

Summary

I seek a challenging internship where I can constructively work in a team, learn new skills, and accomplish challenges to become a better communicative and technical engineer.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

SpringHill Retreats Specialist

SpringHill Camps
09.2024 - Current

Facilitate camp activities and create memorable experiences for retreat guests.

SpringHill Camps Camp Counselor

SpringHill Camps
06.2022 - 08.2025
  • Led and engaged with cabins of elementary children and parents in a kind, energetic, and confident manner
  • Maintained and adapted to a schedule to ensure all important experiences were given to the campers

Living Arts Engine Peer Mentor

Living Arts Engine
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Organize and Facilitate community events
  • Support incoming socially and academically as they transition into becoming a college student

Living Arts Engine Room Monitor/Recruiter

Living Arts Engine
09.2023 - 03.2024

Test Equipment Intern

Eaton Aerospace
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Shadowed an engineer around the test floor familiarizing myself with various equipment on how it works, is used, and fixed
  • Designed and constructed 3D-print CAD models that simplified assembly instructions for an assembly operator
  • Developed and improved a shipping label program that reduced user time and simplified the printing process
  • Constructed and soldered various testing wire harnesses and learned their purposes
  • Participated in daily standup meetings to discuss the state of various projects across the department
  • Worked in a team to develop an efficient and effective testing machine layout
  • Shadowed operators to understand the assembly process, as well as how engineering decisions are made that impact this process

Line Cook

Rockford Brewing Company
06.2022 - 09.2022

Education

Aerospace Engineering Undergrad -

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
12-2025

Skills

  • Programming Experience
  • C
  • Excel VBA
  • Python
  • Java
  • Matlab
  • Pro-E CREO
  • Siemens NX
  • STK Training Level 1
  • CPR / AED trained
  • U of M Basic 2 Machine Shop Trained
  • Team Management

Timeline

SpringHill Retreats Specialist

SpringHill Camps
09.2024 - Current

Living Arts Engine Peer Mentor

Living Arts Engine
09.2023 - 03.2024

Living Arts Engine Room Monitor/Recruiter

Living Arts Engine
09.2023 - 03.2024

SpringHill Camps Camp Counselor

SpringHill Camps
06.2022 - 08.2025

Test Equipment Intern

Eaton Aerospace
06.2022 - 09.2023

Line Cook

Rockford Brewing Company
06.2022 - 09.2022

Aerospace Engineering Undergrad -

University of Michigan

Personal Attributes

  • Perceptive Problem Solver
  • Quick Learner
  • Intentional Leader
  • Strive for greatness in projects and understanding
  • Goal Orientated
  • Creative