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.

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, Measurement and Test, more... (transcript)

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

WORK EXPERIENCE

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   |   Computer Consultant, Telecom Technician   |   Portland, OR   |   March 2002-Present

• Provided telephone and internet service to over 3000 students, faculty, and staff
• 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 Residential Computer Consultant director. Coordinated the efforts of 8 other "RCC's."

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

LEADERSHIP / VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

University Committee for Computing and Telecommunications     |     August 2003 - Present
    Student Representative, Executive Advisory Committee
ASME member - Chapter President, formerly Treasurer     |     February 2003 - Present
Associated Students of the University of Portland     |     Feb. 2003 - May 2004
    Senate, Junior Representative, formerly Engineering
Collegiate Challenge - Habitat for Humanity     |     Nov. 2002 - Mar. 2003