Sample Résumé
Your Name
your phone number | first.last@wsu.edu | linkedin.com/first-last
Summary of Qualifications
- Highly motivated, innovative, versatile employee and student with a diverse range of educational and workplace experiences as indicated below.
- Possess a wide range of experience gained through work in a chemical engineering laboratory, humanitarian aid work, and work in customer service.
- Excellent communicator and critical thinker, who is hard-working and passionate about engineering ways to make the world a better place (see Community Service).
Education
Skills
MatLab, CAD, Microsoft Office Suite, C, Visio, Minitab
Engineering Projects
- Conducted research to interpret the mechanisms behind the use of catalysts in reducing emissions associated with lean-burn engines.
- Worked independently to utilize Vienna Ab-Initio Simulation Package (VASP); implemented density functional theory calculations daily to analyze molecular structures.
- Demonstrated effective presentation skills of ideas and results using PowerPoint.
- Ability to connect with people from diverse academic backgrounds through strong communication and teamwork skills, problem solving and creativity.
Community Service
- Volunteer fundraiser; raised $1,230 for scholarships for elementary school children in Kenya
- Funds raised helped children buy needed school books and supplies
- Executed and implemented well-planned fundraising events; communicated effectively to a diverse population of co-workers and Kenyan families.
Other Experience
- Civil Engineering intern assisting 3 units in engineering, planning, and allied services.
- Organized project plans; primary liaison between units using effective communication
- Extensive use of Excel including pivot tables; familiarity with autoCAD.
- Demonstrated ability to connect with a diverse array of customers;
- Effective team communicator;
- Strong multitasker able to juggle two roles simultaneously;
- Steadfast; adhere to company standards and demonstrated long-term commitment to the company
Contact the Internships and Career Services Office
- Location: Dana Hall 140, 305 NE Spokane St.
- Phone: 509-335-8726
- E-mail: vcea.internships@wsu.edu
Career Coaching Hours
- Drop-in: 3-4 pm, Monday through Friday
- By Appointment: Sandi Brabb and Maya Salsbury
- Interns: Skyllar Estill (CS), Tyler Kazen (ME), and Nihal Thomas (CS)
Social Media
Mailing Address
Voiland College Internships and Career Services
Washington State University
PO Box 642718
Pullman, WA 99164-2718
