ALEXANDER JAMES THAYER

831 James St. ~ Frankfort, MI 49635

(231) 930-7544 ~ thayera1@isdlearner.org

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Frankfort High School Class of 2018, GPA - 4.0/4.0 2012 - Present
Honor roll, All As - 7th grade to present
Non-Traditional classes completed:
Fundamentals of Lights & Lasers - EET 161
Intro to Computer Programing - Java
HTML and CSS Web Basics
Manufacturing Technology Academy (MTA) Class of 2018, GPA - 4.0/4.0 2016 - Present
Classes Completed: Honors Physics, Honors Calculus, English 11, Manufacturing Technology I
Technology Class Projects / Experience:
Lego Winch: Mechanical Engineering project to autonomously collect and sort objects by color
Arduino Programming: Explored programmatically controlling a matrix of LEDs
Electrical Engineering: Constructed electrical logic systems to fulfill design requirements
Quality Assurance and Excel Data Analysis: Analyzed the variation in weight of Hershey's Kisses
Autodesk Inventor: Applied general CAD skills while designing a keychain to 3D print
Precision Measurement: Learned how to use of a Caliper and Micrometer
Robotic Arm: Program a multi-axis robotic arm to move around, sort, and stuck aluminum, cubes
MAFP Kisses: Analyze the statistical variation in the production of Hershey's Kisses using Excel
Certifications / Projects:
Teams Training: Seminar at MTA and application at Plascon Inc teaching PDSA Problem Solving Cycle
National Robotics Challenge Sumo Robot Project: Worked on programing and electrical systems
PASSES Edge: Seminar teaching basic workplace safety skills
OSHA 10-Hour Course: Online safety training to Start Safe and Stay Safe
Four Holes Project: Design in CAD and then manufacture an aluminum block with four specific holes
Civil Engineering Project: Multiple workshops and projects from bridge design to traffic management

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Benzie/Frankfort Co-op Downhill Ski Team December 2014 - Present
National Honor Society June 2016 - Present

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9 - 11 Grade All As Academic Award May 2015 - Present
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: January 2015, January 2016
2015 - Gold Key Award for Ceramic Pyramidal Lift
2016 - Two Honorable Mentions for Ceramic Vases

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BeachNut Surf Shop ~ Frankfort, MI May 2014 - Present
Assistant Manager - Lake Michigan paddle board instructor and retail sales clerk
Frankfort High School ~ Frankfort, MI May 2014 - Present
Assistant to the school district technology coordinator
North Coast Snowsports Club ~ Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, MI December 2014 - Present
Assistant downhill ski and race coach
Self Employment ~ Frankfort, MI 2012 - Present
Computer/Phone software and hardware repair technician