ROBERT H. BRASHEAR, JR.

1117 Gloria Lane | Yardley, PA 19067 | 215.736.0659 (h) 215.962.9446 (c)

rvb5234@psu.edu
OBJECTIVE
Pursuing an entry-level internship in mechanical engineering for summer, 2014
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Anticipated May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.71
Honors: Deans List (Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013); Abby Sutherland Scholarship; Freedom Credit
Union Scholarship
Relevant Coursework: Calculus (Analytic Geometry, Several Variables, Ordinary Differential Equations); Matrices;
Physics (Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Wave Motion & Quantum Physics, Relativity); Engineering Mechanics
(Statics, Strength of Materials, Dynamics); Engineering Design; Chemistry; Engineering Thermodynamics; Effective
Speech; Instrumentation, Measurements, & Statistics; Programming for Engineers with MatLab; Mechanical Response of
Engineering Materials; Fluid Flow; and Intro to Electronic Measuring Systems.
Applications of Coursework:
Group Leader for Engineering Design 100 (EDSGN 100) - designed a childrens recreational facility in
conformance with US Consumer Product Safety Commission standards using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Group Leader for Engineering Design (EDSGN 100) - designed a truss bridge using Autodesk Algor Multiphysics
Simulation.
Course work for Mechanical Engineering 360 - Machine Design (ME 360) - designed an automobile rim using
SolidWorks.
Course work for Mechanical Engineering 340 Design Methodology (ME 340) - currently designing a faucet
powered turbine to learn how to formulate and implement design methodology.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Working Knowledge: SolidWorks; AutoCAD; Autodesk Algor Multiphysics Simulation; Logger Pro; LaTeX;
MatLab
Highly Proficient: Microsoft Office; Photoshop; and Sony Vegas Pro
EXTRACURRICULAR
Penn State Formula SAE Team
January, 2013 - present
Member
Manufacture parts using a lathe and grinder for assembly of a prototype formula style racecar for annual Formula
SAE competition.
Physics Independent Study, Physics Department
August 2012 May 2013
Conducted experiments, collected and tabulated data regarding the motion of a resilient material ball as it impacts a
solid surface. Research included analyzing effects of friction, coefficient of restitution, and the Magnus effect based
upon changes in variables.
Penn State Abington Campus Engineering Club
August, 2011 - May, 2013
Vice President and member
Scheduled meetings for 55 members, organized campus engineering awareness events, supported club president and
other officers.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Grand Affair Party Rentals, Yardley, PA
April 2013 - August 2013
Event Set Up
Responsible for setting up tents, tables, chairs, etc. for catering company for private events.
Dealt with client requests in an efficient and hospitable manner
Office Max, Fairless Hills, PA
May 2012 - April 2013
Sales Associate
Promptly and accurately completed print orders according to customer requirements.
Ensured each customer received outstanding service per company standards through promptly resolving all problems
and complaints.
Provided quality assurance by reviewing completed orders and making necessary adjustments.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST