1. Christopher James True
6330 Lipps Ln • Houston, TX 77041 • chrisjtrue@tamu.edu • C (832) 348-0951
Objective
Seeking work experience in 2017 in the Aerospace industry that would lead to opportunities in flight test engineering
Education
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Grade Point Average 2.94
Certificate in Leadership Study and Develpment
Education
Texas A&M Study Abroad Program: India May 11- June 12 2016
• Studied alongside Indian students in Ahmedabad at Indian Institute of Technology
• Traveled to Agra, Jaipur, Delhi, and Goa to expand knowledge and understanding for the Indian culture and ideals
Skills
Programming in Java, C++, MATLAB, Labview, Solidworks, knowledge in the use of air tunnels, designing plane structures,
Microsoft Office
Relevant Work experience
Texas A&M University
Undergraduate Research assistant under Dr. Stragnac and Vishvas Samuel January 2016-present
• Created different airfoil designs using Solidworks and gathered data in a lab on the different designs to determine
ways to reduce flutter on wings
Society of Flight Test Engineers, College Station, TX Fall 2015-Present
Project Leader
• Used Solidworks and AutoCAD to design and build aircraft, works with electronics and circuitry
• Worked with a group of 15 engineers to craft quad copters, RC planes, hovercrafts, and other aircrafts
• Worked with 3D printing to create different pieces of aircraft
• As a Project Leader, guided a team of engineering students in developing a hand crafted quad copter and ran tests to
determine what enhancements could be made to better balance the quad copter for video purposes
Collegeworks Painting
Manager January-May 2014
• Managed and marketed a $3000 painting business for residential housing
• Ensured the work area was performing and achieving the customer’s specific requests
Leadership
Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, College Station, TX Fall 2013 – present
Handpicked to oversee Scholastics and Academic Support
• Directly responsible for the academic success of roughly 500 cadets and with a chosen Scholastics sergeant
• Led a team of 18 officers in facilitating academic success of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets of over 2500 cadets
• Successfully achieved the first ever 3.06 overall GPA for the Corps of Cadets second semester and 2.99 first semester
• Promoted and enhanced scholastic performance of 40 freshmen and upperclassmen by providing academic support
• Raised the overall Grade Point Average of Squadron 12 from a 2.60 to a 2.88
• Contacted and kept in touch with interested high school students interested in the Corps of Cadets
• Housed and entertained students that signed up for Spend the Night with the Corps events
• Successfully recruited 5 students to my outfit for the 2015-2016 semester
• Personally attended to three freshmen in their academic, physical, and professional achievements
Big Event, College Station, TX
Team leader April 2015
• Guided a team of 5 freshmen in helping property maintenance for the disabled
Activities
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, College Station, TX Fall 2015-Present
• An institute aiding me to be better prepared for the Aerospace Industry
Tang Soo Do Karate, Houston, TX March 2009-Present
• Black Belt received on April 2013
• Helped in training other students of all ages
• Won gold and silver medals in regional competition
• Won second place overall in the Male Black Belt division
Adopt a Street, College Station, TX February 2014
• Cleaned up a street from trash and debris