Current Address Permanent Address
3475 Burton St. SE 300 NW 78th St.
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Seattle, WA 98117
(616)-526-0211 (206) 781-1935
Kayt Vincent
Objective I am a graduating mechanical engineer seeking to enroll in a full time PhD program in biomedical engineering focusing on tissue mechanics.
Education Calvin College – Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, May 2006
Mechanical Concentration with a focus on biology and chemistry
§ Cumulative GPA: 3.61/4.0
Calvin College Engineering Department
Senior Design Project, September 2005 – Present
§ Led a team in the design process from research to modeling and presentation
§ Worked in conjunction with Christian Reformed World Missions to design a machine that processes cassava to make GARI for people in Uganda
Calvin College Student Academic Services
Tutor, September 2005 – Present
§ Assisted students with understanding concepts and homework for a Statics and Dynamics class and for an introductory thermodynamics class
Calvin College Engineering Department
Engineering Student Researcher with Professor Matthew Heun, June 2005 – August 2005
§ Conducted a background literature survey on technology and development needs in developing countries, particularly South Africa
§ Followed up with independent research and modeling of refrigeration systems with professor guidance
D&M Metal Products – Comstock Park, MI
Industrial Engineering Intern, Summer 2004
§ Conducted time studies on manufacturing processes and fit curves to the data
§ Performed checks of quality assurance reports and drawings
Calvin College Engineering Department
Lab Assistant for Professors Richard DeJong and Jennifer VanAntwerp, Sep 2003 – May 2004
§ Assisted the professor in a material science laboratory and answered student questions
§ Graded homework for AutoCAD and material science classes
Electroimpact, Inc. – Mukilteo, WA
Assembly and Computer Drawing Intern, Summer 2003, May – June 2005
§ Assembled adjustable staircases
§ Used Solidworks for drawings and modified the program to fit specific company requirements
§ Performed testing and troubleshooting work on a pressurized container
LensCrafters, Inc. – Grand Rapids, MI
Lab Technician, August 2004 – Present
§ Worked in a lab to generate lenses for eyeglasses
East Grand Rapids Public Schools – Grand Rapids, MI
Head Volleyball Coach, January – March 2005
§ Responsible for practices and games for a competitive 8th grade girls team
Computer Skills Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visual Studios (C++, visual basic), AutoCAD 2002, AutoDesk Inventor, SolidWorks, EES, MathCAD, LabView
References Matt Heun, Professor of Engineering, (616) 526-6663
Gary Grund, Chief Engineer at D&M Metal Products (616) 784-0601
Wayne Wentzheimer, Professor of Engineering, (616) 526-6318