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Ryan Carter
St. Paul, MN
218-371-0184 [email protected]
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering May 2015
College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN
Cumulative GPA: 3.28
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics May 2015
University of Northwestern – St. Paul, St. Paul, MN in agreement with the University of Minnesota
Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List 5 Collegiate Semesters
Cumulative GPA: 3.76
SKILLS
CAD Experience: SolidWorks, Autodesk, Pro/E; Matlab; ANSYS Structural and CFX, Fluent; Microsoft
Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT
Consultant to Innovative Concrete Design Corporation
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN January – May 2015
Designed and tested alternative retaining wall and sitting wall solutions
Developed 3D models, engineering drawings, and simulations using SolidWorks
Administered meeting agendas and minutes, guided discussion in meetings and kept team on task
Successfully built a useful cutting tool prototype by hand-machining steel from created drawings
Recorded entire design process in a design notebook and, as a team, wrote a full design report
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
RD&I Engineering Intern
Renewal by Andersen Corporation, Cottage Grove, MN May – August 2014
Characterized air infiltration through a set of Andersen windows as a function of temperature
Independently set up and carried out standard air tests by operating various analog and digital tools
Designed solution models utilizing Autodesk software and implemented prototypes with the product
that reduced air infiltration at cold temperatures by 50 percent
Worked closely with engineers and cross-functionally; offered assistance with quality testing
Created PowerPoint presentation with useful animations to present project and results to corporate
LEADERSHIP
Assistant Resident Director
Northwestern College, St. Paul, MN August 2012 – May 2013
Administrated and mentored as an assistant supervisor of Resident Assistants
Prepared and facilitated meetings in this leadership role, emphasized team work in group
Organized and participated in events for residents, gained logistical and problem-solving experience
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Short-Term Mission Trip
Many Hands for Haiti, Pignon, Haiti March 2014
Served with missionaries in a feeding and teaching program for children from infant to 5 years old and
their parents
Reached out in the community with mission team, provided food and livestock to residents
