1. Nicholas Kennard
8060 South Blackstone Parkway, Aurora, CO, 80016
(303) 720-2218 nkennard@comcast.net
Education
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Graduated May 2016 GPA: 3.154
 Excelled in heat/mass transfer, materials engineering, circuit analysis, and modern physics
 Eager to learn new skills and abilities in an engineering or research role
Capstone Project: Measurement of Heat Transfer Coefficient 08/2015-05/2016
 2nd
place out of all senior level engineering students in Colorado State University’s Senior Design
Showcase of 2016
 Designed and created a chamber that measures the heat transfer coefficient of hydrophobic patterns
 Roles included leadership in design, manufacturing, procurement, and acting as a liaison between team
members and customers
Technical Experience
 ANSYS
 CAD (Creo Parametric)
 EES
 LabView
 Manufacturing
 Mathcad
 Microsoft Office
Work Experience
Colorado State University Advanced Materials and Processing Lab - Lab Assistant 06/2015-08/2015
 Assisted graduate students in material science research
 Firsthand experience in a lab/research setting
 Machined graphite test samples with tolerances as low as ±0.002” with lathe
 Polished/inspected zirconia and titanium test samples with light microscope
 Researched scientific papers to keep up with advanced topics in materials science
CB Richard-Ellis, Denver, CO - Consultant 12/2012-08/2014
 Abstracted international leases to identify critical contractual information
 Trusted to work with high independence with legal documents
 Recognized by management as key abstractor in Colorado due to efficiency and attention to detail
Albertsons, Aurora, CO - Service Clerk 06/2012-08/2012
 Customer service role
 Other responsibilities included sweeping, retrieving carts, restocking shelves, and janitorial duties
Colorado State University - Dining Facility Hourly Worker 08/2011-12/2011
 Prepared and served food for college dining hall
 Developed interpersonal skills with fellow coworkers
 Noted by managers as being an exceptionally hard worker
University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO – Volunteer 06/2010-08/2011
 Duties included data entry, restocking supplies, and front desk service
 Developed communication and customer service skills
 Noted by supervisors as having a positive attitude and being hard working