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Wyatt Valiente

Cedar Park,TX

Summary

Motivated freshman Mechanical Engineering student at Colorado School of Mines with a strong academic foundation and 21 college credit hours completed before enrollment. Eager to learn more about the engineering field and the full design-to-implementation process through a summer internship. Brings proven leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills developed as a football team captain, competition BBQ pitmaster, and small-business operator. Known for reliability, adaptability, and a strong work ethic, ready to contribute and grow on a professional engineering team.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner & Competition Pitmaster

American Iron BBQ
12.2018 - 07.2025
  • Co-founded and operated a family BBQ business recognized for KCBS award-winning competition BBQ
  • Managed menu development, food safety, and high-volume event catering for up to 1,000 attendees while ensuring top product quality
  • Directed team logistics for competitions and public events, demonstrating strategic planning and customer engagement
  • Built a respected brand while balancing full-time academics and athletics

Owner/Operator

Dough Boys Landscaping
05.2023 - 06.2025
  • Delivered full-service yard care—mowing, edging, pool cleaning, and general maintenance—ensuring top-quality appearance for multiple residential properties.
  • Planned and executed weekly schedules, improving efficiency and meeting all client deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Maintained and repaired landscaping equipment, applying problem-solving skills and ensuring safe, reliable operation.

Seasonal Sales Associate

Papa Noel Christmas Trees
12.2021 - 12.2024
  • Guided customers in selecting the right tree and safely loaded purchases onto vehicles, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
  • Monitored and rotated inventory to maintain freshness and presentation throughout peak holiday demand.
  • Delivered fast, high-energy service during long, high-volume shifts, demonstrating reliability and strong work ethic.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
05-2029

High School Diploma -

Cedar Park High School
Cedar Park, TX
05-2025

Skills

  • Engineering/Technical: SolidWorks
  • Math/Science: Applied physics, data analysis, problem solving
  • Leadership/Teamwork: High school football team captain, project collaboration, time management, adaptability
  • Entrepreneurship: Event operations, marketing, customer service, and small-business management

Leadership & Athletics

  • Varsity Football – Cedar Park High School | Team Captain, Offensive Lineman | 2021–2024
  • Elected captain; led team through practices, games, and off-field challenges
  • Awards: First Team All-State (2024), First Team All-Centex (2024), First Team All-District (2023), Academic All-District (2022–2024)
  • Varsity Track & Field – Cedar Park High School | MVP | 2023
  • Competed in multiple events; recognized for performance and leadership

Leadership & Involvement

  • Young Life Member (2019–Present) – Character and community building
  • HOWL Award (2023) – Recognized for leadership, academics, effort, and teamwork

Honors & Distinctions

  • KCBS Cedarfest Award-Winning Competition BBQ – Multiple sanctioned events (2021 & 2022)
  • Offensive Underclassman of the Year (2022)
  • Most Valuable Player – Track & Field (2023)
  • Offensive Team Maker (Football, 2024)

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Dough Boys Landscaping
05.2023 - 06.2025

Seasonal Sales Associate

Papa Noel Christmas Trees
12.2021 - 12.2024

Owner & Competition Pitmaster

American Iron BBQ
12.2018 - 07.2025

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Colorado School of Mines

High School Diploma -

Cedar Park High School

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