James Lynch

PROFILE

Graduated May 2005 with BSME from University of Portland Knowledge of stress/strain, thermodynamic, fluid flow, and finite element analysis principles combined with practical problem solving skills and experience. Experienced as a team member and as a leader of a group of peers.

GOALS

Graduate from the University of Portland May 2005, with BSME and a mathematics minor. Pursue professional job in west coast region. Interested in obtaining a master's in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

EDUCATION

BSME - Major: Mechanical Engineering, Minor: Mathematics
University of Portland - Portland, OR
Anticipated graduation in May 2005. Current GPA: 3.59

Relevant Coursework: Computer Aided Design, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Turbomachinery, Machine Design, Manufacturing Processes, Measurement and Test, Materials Science, Strength of Materials, more... (transcript)

• Dean's List, 2001 - 2004
• Experience with Ideas, Ansys, Solidworks, Office Suite, Matlab, Photoshop
• Computer Language Experience: C++, PHP, HTML, SQL database

Washington State Diploma
Winlock High School - Winlock, WA
Graduated in June 2001. Cumulative GPA: 4.00

• Class Valedictorian
• Honor Roll, 1998-2001
• Washington Award for Vocational Excellence

WORK EXPERIENCE / SPECIAL PROJECTS

Senior Design Project   |   Formula SAE Race Car   |   August 2004-Present

• Project: Design, build, and race a 600cc class car in annual Formula SAE competition
• Engineer in charge of lubrication and cooling subsystems
• Duties include selection and purchasing of components and integration into the system as a whole. Coordination with other engineers is critical for high performance
• Working with 6 other seniors and multiple underclassmen

Blue Road Research   |   Web Development Intern   |   Gresham, OR   |   June 2004-Present

• Redesigned company website with new look, information, and features
• Assisted in lab with optical strain sensor product development, assembly, and marketing
• Currently still employed on an "as-needed" basis

University of Portland   |   Residential Computer Consultant   |   Portland, OR   |   August 2003-Present

• Provided education and assistance to students in residence halls
• Directly assisted with a variety of problems including phone and network issues, computer setup and security, hardware and software problems, and virus infections
• Senior Year: Served as "RCC" Director. Trained and coordinated the efforts of the 8 other RCC's for one year

University of Portland   |   Telecommunications Technician   |   Portland, OR   |   March 2002-Present

• Maintained and Improved campus networking and telecommunications infrastructure
• Specialized in the maintenance and operation of the NEC 2400 IPX telephone switch
• Performed on-site and remote service for over 3000 students and staff

Sears, Roebuck, & Co.   |   Customer Service Specialist   |   Kelso, WA   |   Seasonal, 2001-2003

• Served general customer needs in the paint and hardware department with a key emphasis on customer satisfaction
• Helped customers make informed purchasing decisions on a wide variety of hand and power tools
• Finalized purchases for customers with sales totaling as much as $3000 per day

Freshmen Design Project   |   August-December 2001

• Developed radio controlled vehicle to move a simulated sensitive package (a mousetrap) across an obstacle course with other University of Portland engineering students
• Worked as a member of a group of three students to utilize individual talents against time and budget constraints and in a competitive environment
• Successfully built, tested and analyzed, as a team, a device capable of accomplishing the defined tasks

LEADERSHIP / VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

American Society of Mechanical Engineers     |     February 2003 - Present

• Student Section treasurer (junior) and president (senior)
• Assisted in planning and organizing student development and recreational activities
• Attended local and regional professional section events

University Committee for Computing and Telecommunications     |     August 2003-Present

• Student representative, one of two
• Committee was charged with advising the president and Board of Regents on technology issues on campus
• Committee recommendations were presented directly to the university president

Associated Students of the University of Portland Senate     |     February 2003-Present

• School of Engineering (2003), Junior Class (2004) Representative
• Worked with students and staff to address concerns related to the university
• Assisted in the allocation of the student body's nearly $300,000 budget for student events, clubs, and services
• Served on Technological Affairs committee to deal specifically with concerns related to student access to technology

Collegiate Challenge - Habitat for Humanity     |     Nov. 2002-May 2003

• Cooperated with Habitat for Humanity to build houses for low income families
• Dedicated the week of spring break along with 18 other volunteers to travel to Long Beach, CA to participate with local Habitat affiliate
• Member of budget committee which oversaw fundraising and expenses

National FFA Organization, Winlock Chapter     |     August 1998-Present

• served as chapter president: 1999-2001
• Committee chair for Technology and Executive committees
• Oversaw and led recruitment, leadership, vocational, safety, and entertainment activities for the largest group in the high school with over 100 members

Science Team     |     Feb. 1999-Apr. 2001

• Team captain: 2000-2001
• Winning Team, 2001 Washington Region Ocean Sciences Bowl, Competed at Nationals
• Bonneville Power Administration Science Bowl: 1999-2001. All-Star Award: 2001

Other Leadership/Service Experience

• MI-Youth Summer Program Volunteer: 2001-present
• Office of Campus Ministry Volunteer: 2003-present
• University of Portland Speech and Debate Team: 2001-2002
• Winlock High School Varsity Track, Varsity letter: 2000-2001
• Winlock High School Band: 1997-2001
• Saint Mary's Parish Youth Group: 1998-2002

MISCELLANEOUS INTEREST / ACTIVITIES

• University of Portland Bike Club, a.k.a. "UP Velo"
• University of Portland Intramural Sports
• Oregon Adult Soccer Association