Brian M. Parent

P.O. Box 146 Milford ME, 04461

Email: Brian.Parent@umaine.me.edu

Phone #: (207) 484-1098

 

Objective: To further my career in the mechanical engineering field using my experience and current knowledge of the subject matter.

 

Education: Mechanical Engineering Major

                   University of Maine

                   GPA: 3.19

                   Expected Graduation Date: May 2005

 

Related Courses:  Thermodynamics                               Design I, II, III

                             Fluid Mechanics                                Mechanical Laboratory I, II

                             System Dynamics and Controls        Mechanical Vibrations

                             Mechanical Dynamics                       Strength of Materials

 

Computer Skills: MATLAB, MATHCAD, MECHANICAL DESKTOP, AUTOCAD,                 

                            SOLIDWORKS, FORTRAN 77

 

Work Experience: Brewer Automotive Components, Brewer, ME   April 2004 - Present   

            Engineering Intern

·         Worked in automotive front end component manufacturing facility.

·         Experienced in several aspects of the manufacturing process including product quality assurance, operation and troubleshooting of facility equipment, and other cost saving projects

·         Created many work instructions, facility documentation, and AutoCAD and Mechanical Desktop drawings. 

 

       Norm’s Logging Inc., Van Buren, ME                1997 – Present

Lumberjack/ Heavy Equipment Operator

·         7 years experience operating heavy equipment including bulldozers, graders, skidders, dump trucks, pulp loaders, etc.

·         Worked independently and under Forman harvesting lumber.

·         Responsible for planning, development and construction of logging roadways.

Mechanic

·         Mechanical knowledge of all the equipment listed above and more.

·         Experience in anything from regular maintenance to complete overhauls.

Carpenter

·         Experience in large scale building construction including ground work, framing, electrical, and finish work.

 

Given sole responsibility to many of the tasks listed above on a strict schedule and as a result developed many problem solving, time management, and leadership skills.

 

Recognitions: Dean’s list Spring 2003, Fall 2003

 

Organizations: Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers