Dominique Paschal is seeking a position in electrical engineering. He has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee State University where he took courses in areas like circuits, programming, power systems, and robotics. He has skills in areas such as circuit board design, programming languages like C++ and Java, and software like AutoCAD, MATLAB, and P-Spice. His experience includes research assistant roles analyzing power systems and presenting findings, as well as residential life roles like resident assistant and assistant resident hall director. He has also completed sales and volunteer work.
1. DOMINIQUE PASCHAL
Tennessee State University
6535 Premiere Drive ♦ Nashville, TN 37209
(317) 965-7488 ♦ DPaschal07@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Reliable, self-motivated, team player seeks a full time position in electrical engineering in an atmosphere conducive to learning,
mentoring, and professional growth.
EDUCATION
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Completed Dec. 13, 2014
Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
RELATED COURSES
Java, Design of Digital Logic Systems, Computer Engineering & Graphics Analysis, Circuits, C++ Programming, Statistics,
Dynamics, Transport Phenomena, Electronics, Linear Systems, Electromagnetic Theory, Energy Conversion, Controls Systems,
Communications, Electrical Systems Design Lab, Intro to Robotics, Power Systems, Power Distribution, and Probability and
Statistics.
TECHNICALSKILLS
Analysis
Autocad
C++
Circuit Board Design
Java Programming
MATLAB
Microsoft Office
P-Spice
Power System Design
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
Assistant Resident Hall Director, March 2014 – current
Directly responsible for collecting facility requests and maintaining incident log. Reporting all repair needs to the area
coordinator. Repair small maintenance issues in the student’s facility.
Exercises sound judgment when data gathering and determining next steps in dispute resolution.
Plan for educational and relaxing activities for the students to do every month.
Resident Assistant, Aug 2009 – December 2013
Directly responsible for collecting facility requests and maintaining incident log. Reporting all repair needs to the
Director.
1 of 8 Resident Assistants (RAs) asked by the Director to return for a consecutive term. Notable, as the typical RA term
is only one year.
Research Assistant, August 2012 – May 2014
Research and analyze power systems, transformers, and power distribution.
Collect and manage data and databases.
Prepare and deliver educational presentation.
Vector Marketing (Cutco), Indianapolis, IN
Sales Representative, Jul 2008 – Oct 2008
Responsible for identifying and contacting prospective clients.
Skillfully presented products to prospects with a vast array of product knowledge and the remarkable ability to convert
presentations to sales.
Completed over 10 sales in just four weeks and as a result earned a promotion. Awarded Key Sales Person of the
Month, August 2008.
2. ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, May 2009 – current
Treasurer – approve budget for community service events. Over 30 events planned for the 2011 – 2012 school year.
Responsible for financial reporting. (Aug 2011 – May 2012)
President -Play a key part in organizing and overseeing the budget for a feed the homeless food drive with partner
agency, Rescue Mission Center. Provided food and toiletries for over 250 of the community’s homeless population.
(May 2012 – May 2013)
Projects:
A Smart Carbon Dioxide Sensor with LED and Buzzer Response System that detects the safe level of Carbon Dioxide
in a room. I used Basic Stamp programming to configure the different levels of Carbon Dioxide.
An Automated Bridge of Water Barges that operates the bridge based upon motion sensors. I used Basic Stamp
programming to control the motion sensors.
A GUI based Tip Calculator that has the ability to calculate proper tip amount for any bill. I used Java programming to
complete this project.
My capstone project was about the Design of a Power System Learning Tool for college universities using MATLAB
technology. This project was geared towards how to make Power System classes easier to learn using MATLAB.
Professional Training:
Professional Leadership Training - August 12, 2013 - August 16, 2013.
Engineering Professional Training: January 17, 2013 - April 30, 2013.
Volunteer work:
Citadel of Faith Church of God In Christ, Youth Group President (2004-2007);
Coats for Kids; Neighborhood Clean-up Crew.
Speak to juveniles about changing their life (2009).
Sleep out for the homeless, which is raising food, money, and clothes for homeless people. We also try to raise
awareness about homeless shelters to students of Tennessee State University.(2008-2013)
Breast Cancer Awareness walk. (2009-current)