Christopher M. Larson
(480)510-0634 | 145 W Calle de Caballos, Tempe, AZ 85284|
“You can’t build a reputation on what you’re going to do” –Henry Ford
EDUCATION
Northern Arizona University (Estimated Graduation May 2011) Overall GPA: 3.41
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Minor: Mathematics
Merit Scholarship
Dean’s List (Fall 07/Fall 08/Fall 09)
Capstone/Senior Design Project: Human Powered Vehicle – ASME Sponsored Competition
INTERNSHIPS
General Dynamics C4 Systems (May 2009-August 2010) Programs Supported:
Mechanical Engineering Intern Mobile User Objective System (U.S. Navy)
Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Rescue 21 (U.S. Coast Guard)
ORGANIZATIONS
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Member: 2007-2008
Student Leadership Seminar District E Oct. 9-10, 2009 Vice President: 2008-2010
Student Professional Development Conference (SPDC) President: 2010-Present
District E March 25-27, 2010
District E Student Section Operating Board: Advertising and Marketing Research Chair: 2010-Present
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) Member: 2010-present
SKILLS
Quick Learner– Was able to quickly able to get up to speed at General Dynamics C4 Systems and produce documents within the first week.
Leadership – Helped restart NAU ASME after a 10 year hiatus and make it the most active section in the state as well as a top performer at engineering competitions.
Team Player – Able to work as a team in NAU ASME to reach our goals, as well as at General Dynamics and work with non-engineers and Electrical and Software engineers to complete tasks.
Computer Aided Design – Self taught Rhino 2.0/3.0 in the 8th grade and learned SolidWorks at NAU, where I continue to use for design within NAU ASME as well as at home.
Microsoft Office – Use Microsoft Office at General Dynamics to create and edit technical documents, used Microsoft Word to create NAU ASME’s sponsorship letter and newsletter and PowerPoint to create recruitment presentations, as well as presentations for class and at General Dynamics.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Vacation Bible School
Arizona Community Church (Summer 2001/2002)
eCrew
General Dynamics C4 Systems/Boys & Girls Club (Bring A Child To Work Day 2010 eCrew sponsor)
REFERENCES
Rich Lazzara
Vice President
Lazzara Yachts
5250 West Tyson Ave.
Tampa, FL 33611
(813)362-4488
Relationship: Friend
Matt Mungovan
Manufacturing Engineer Sr
SNSD ILS
General Dynamics C4 Systems
8201 E. McDowell Road, MD H2036
Scottsdale, AZ 85252-1417
Office: (480)441-1993 Cell: (480)201-3688
Relationship: Boss at General Dynamics C4 Systems.
Perry G. Wood, P.E.
Engineering Fabrication Manager, Instructor
Northern Arizona University
College of Engineering, Forestry, & Natural Sciences
Engineering Building 69
PO Box 15600
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5600
(928)523-0372
Relationship: Professor & Faculty Advisor for ASME at Northern Arizona University.