Joshua E. Ayers
Campus Address:                                                                                                                                      Permanent Address: Edith Patch Hall, Apt. 109B                                                                                                                     30 Laurel Lane University of Maine                                                                                                                                 Warren, RI 02885 Orono, ME 04469                                                                                                                                    401-247-0627 207-581-6029                  email:  Joshua.Ayers@umit.maine.edu
Objective Education Coursework Experience Activities Computer Skills Awards Interests	To obtain a mechanical engineering position where I can effectively apply my engineering knowledge and skills. B.S., Mechanical Engineering, May 2006 University of Maine, Orono, ME 3.3/4.0 Cumulative Grade-Point Average Solar and thermal engineering Thermodynamics I, II and heat transfer Strength of materials Fluid mechanics System dynamics - controls Finite element method Mechanical vibrations Materials science Design I, II and III Mechanical laboratory I and II Buisness and technical writing Mechanics of composite materials Engineer and Ship’s First Mate, MV Vista Jubilee, Rentacruise, Inc., Warren, RI           June 2002 to September 2005 -Responsible for the operation of the two 500hp main engines, generators, and ship’s systems, trouble-shooting when necessary, effecting minor repairs when needed -Performed routine maintenance of the ship including painting, cleaning, oil changes and other necessary maintenance of the main engines and generators, and basic plumbing. -Trained in the use of all safety equipment onboard for use in the event of an emergency, including the bilge and fire pumps, and fire extinguishers -Responsible for the activities of a six person crew from setup to cleanup -University of Maine Clean Snowmobile Team – Noise, Vibration and Harshness Group -Member SAE -ASME Design competition – Cardboard Canoe Race -ASME Design competition – Design of a support structure for a cinder block using only note cards and staples Experience with: Windows 98 and XP, Microsoft Office, Maple, MatLab, Mathcad, Solidworks, COSMOS, ALGOR University of Maine Presidential Scholar Award Walter E. Riley Scholarship Award Department of Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Award Dean’s List Licensed Private Pilot, Knowledge of aircraft systems, aerodynamic principles.  Plan to pursue advanced certifications after graduation.                               Alternative Energy Utilization, Interested in the design of advanced solar, wind, geo-thermal, and tidal energy systems.   Saxophone player since 5th grade, in high school performed with: the symphonic band, jazz band, marching band, and pep band.
References for Joshua Ayers  Robert Dahmer General Manager: Bay Queen Cruises, Rentacruise, Inc. 152 Blueberry Lane Tiverton, RI  02878 (401) 624-9569 VJCRUISE@aol.com   James McCanna Owner: East Bay Crab and Lobster 36 Fairview Lane Warren, RI 02885 (401)-245-0154

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University of Maine Clean Snowmobile Team 2005-2006
Orono, ME 04469