Education
Skills
Employment
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
Generic

William Bennett

Portsmouth,NH

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
05-2027

Skills

  • CAD (Fusion 360, Solidworks, Onshape)
  • Coding (Python, Java, Matlab)
  • Robotics(Arduino, 3D printing, C)
  • Machining (CNC programming, Lathe, Mill, Tolerancing)
  • Other Software (Autodesk Revit, Sketchup, Davinci Resolve)

Employment

  • TRW Design Internship, Summer 2022 - Summer 2023, Tyler W., tylerw@designdaymech.com, (603) 521-2604, At TRW I worked as a 3d modeler and 3d print prepper/post-processor. They work with government contractors who need scaled models to bring to trade shows. I turned large assembly files into printable assets and then printed and prepared them for the client.
  • York Nordic, September 2022 - February 2023, 8 - 18, York Nordic is a nordic hiking company, they make walking poles and special equipment for the disabled. I was contracted to model a new kind of grip for a walking pole they were working on. The design is currently being sold and is awaiting patent.
  • Forrest Kids, Fall 2022, This is a fall program that I worked at after volunteering with them over the summer. It is an after-school program that takes ages (4-12) on outdoor expeditions and gives lessons on nature and climate. I helped teach the kids as well as manage and look after them.
  • Circus Camp, Summer 2022, 2023, This is a summer camp I attended as a kid, I always excelled in the camp, so they asked me to come help run it as a counselor. I helped teach kids how to juggle, unicycle, tight-rope, etc.
  • Target guest advocate, Winter 2021 - Spring 2022, My duties included cashiering, helping guests locate items, stocking, guest service, and cart collection.

Affiliations

  • I have always loved machines and mechanical systems, I was build captain and design lead for my high school's FRC robotics team, I have continued this passion by joining the RIT robotics club.
  • I was the captain of my high school's Architecture team which won first place place two years under my leadership.
  • I am an avid pickleball player, Creating a pickleball club in high school and continuing to play in college.
  • I am an ultimate frisbee player, leading my high schools team as well as playing at RIT.
  • I am involved with other activities at RIT including Go club(baduk), Yoga club, and beekeeping club.

Accomplishments

  • RIT Deans List (2023)
  • First Robotics Team spirit award (2023)
  • Ace Mentor Competition Winner (2022, 2023)
  • National Technical Honor Society (2021-2023)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology
William Bennett