Kyle Westmoreland

321 TAYLOR AVE • MOSCOW, IDAHO 83843

PHONE 208 -596 – 1996 • E-MAIL

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a job in the field of Mechanical Engineering upon graduation in December of 2005.

EDUCATION

University of Idaho, Moscow ID Expected Graduation Date: December 2005

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.26/4.0

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Machine Component Design / Thermal Energy Systems Design / Fluid Mechanics
Computer Aided Design Methods / Mechanics of Materials I & II / Heat Transfer
Thermodynamics / Dynamic Modeling of Engr Systems

SPECIAL SKILLS

Strong motivational ability in group projects and efficiency in individual projects

Commanding organization skills and strong work ethic

Outstanding communication capacity and ability to perform in demanding situations

COMPUTER SKILLS

Operating Systems: Windows (95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, NT), Linux, UNIX

Programs: Matlab, MathCad, Word, Excel, Front Page

Modeling: Solidworks, AutoCad

PROJECTS

2004 Tractor-Trailer Drag Reduction Team

Worked as a team to turn an idea of a boat-tail design drag reduction device for a tractor trailer into a proposal for a capstone senior design project for a major company. Requirements were met by assessing costumer needs, project planning and model testing.

2003 University of Idaho Future Truck – Hydraulic Assist Team

A two semester, design team that integrated a hybrid hydraulic assist system into a Ford F350 truck. Student formed team was asked to work with a client to accomplish and meet deadlines, with little supervision. The team researched, fabricated, modeled, and tested hybrid vehicle.

EXPERIENCE

2001-Present Mechanic / Electrical Specialists

Responsible for rebuilding and testing electric alternators and starter generators

Created database system to organize and number entire stock of parts and accessories

Developed a strong understanding for electrical trouble shooting

HONORS/ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS

Member Since

2001 American Society of Mechanical Engineers

2001 Delta Chi Fraternity

Honors

2003 Secretary, Sergeant at Arms, Executive Board Member Delta Chi Fraternity

2001-2002 The National Deans List

2001-2002 Presidential Scholarship

2001-2002 North Idaho Academic Scholarship

Participant U of I Intramural Competitive Sports

2001-2004 Soccer, Frisbee Golf, Ultimate Frisbee, Billiards

References available upon request