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William Bird

Lexington,KY

Summary

Mechanical Engineering student with experience developing project scopes and automated reporting systems within electric transmission infrastructure. Passionate about leading teams and implementing automation-driven solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and organizational performance. Seeking to grow into engineering management roles focused on innovation and operational excellence.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Transmission Asset Management Engineering Co-op

LGE-KU
Lexington, KY
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed detailed project scopes for electric transmission infrastructure projects to support engineering design and construction execution.
  • Created an automated project landing page that consolidated data from 300+ project files, improving reporting speed and reducing manual tracking errors.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Shop Assistant

Revolution Sonar
Henderson, KY
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Machined, assembled, and tested prototypes for production of marine electronic equipment to ensure quality and functionality.
  • Contributed to design, manufacturing, and production efforts to enhance product quality.

Production Operator

Gibbs Die Casting
Henderson, KY
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Operated machinery to ensure smooth production flow.
  • Inspected parts and monitored production
  • Conducted quality checks to ensure product standards were met.

Assistant Basketball Coach

Henderson County Youth Basketball
Henderson, KY
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assistant basketball coach for the Henderson County middle school travel team

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
12.2026

Skills

  • Engineering design
  • Mechanical design
  • Prototype development
  • Data analysis
  • Automated reporting
  • AutoCAD proficient
  • MathWorks MATLAB
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Creo parametric
  • Project management
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Transmission Asset Management Engineering Co-op

LGE-KU
01.2025 - Current

Production Operator

Gibbs Die Casting
05.2022 - 07.2022

Shop Assistant

Revolution Sonar
01.2022 - 01.2023

Assistant Basketball Coach

Henderson County Youth Basketball
01.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Kentucky
William Bird