8115 Imperial Hwy

Downey, CA 90242

Cynthia Mendes

  cmendes@hawk.iit.edu

(562) 964­6952

Objective

Full­time CAD Drafter position where the skills I develop contribute value to your company. My background includes

experience with 3D modeling softwares Autodesk Inventor and CATIA V5, knowledge of 2D Drafting, and GD & Tolerancing.

Education

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

B.S. Engineering/Industrial Management

May 2015

● Courses: Statics, Dynamics, Surveying, Mechanics of Solids, Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Design

Skills

Applications: AutoCAD 2D/3D (2008 and later), Inventor 2015, CATIA V5, Civil 3D, RSMeans, Primavera P6, Word, Excel

Languages: English, Spanish

Projects

Bio­Inspired Robot, Chicago, IL

January 2015 – May 2015

● Designed an autonomous bio­inspired mechanism utilizing 3D modeling Autodesk Inventor software with MATLAB

programming language

● Evaluated design concept using a Pugh Chart, and developed 2D engineering drawings and 3D assembly in Inventor

● Applied design optimization techniques such as lightweighting to meet weight requirements and resolve design issues

● Evaluated technical feasibility of original design using Inventor Dynamic Simulation

● Conducted trial runs to resolve mechanical and production issues with Arduino board, breadboard, and servo motors

● Worked in a team and with the research assistant to develop and apply changes to the original design

● Gained knowledge of Inventor software and 3D modeling through exercises designing mechanical parts and tools in

3D

EWB­IIT San Claudio Program, Chicago, IL

Fundraising Committee/GIS Team Lead

October 2013 – May 2015

● Mapped topographic and precipitation data using ArcScene software for the use of engineers on an assessment trip

● Edited Google Earth map and road lines from select waypoints and changed image properties

● Translated a hydrology study and community survey from Spanish into English

New Access Hospital Estimate, Chicago, IL

Team Member

Team Lead

● Used RSMeans software to create a custom line item estimate of an architectural schedule of a construction project

“Study Buddy” Business Plan, Chicago, IL

● Completed financials with balance, income, and cash flow summary sheets and market research

EWB­IIT Haiti Charcoal Compactor Project, Chicago, IL

CAD technician

● Procured new and organized existing AutoCAD drawings with engineer mentor and team lead

● Received workshop training and participated in the initial construction phase of a redesigned charcoal compactor

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● Downloaded GPS data using a Garmin GPS receiver and inputted data to ArcGIS ArcMap software application

Experience

IIT Financial Aid and Graduate Admissions, Chicago, IL

Administrative Assistant

Office Assistant

September 2014 – May 2015

● Assisted customers to troubleshoot issues adhering to Department of Education FERPA confidentiality policies

● Responsible for redesigning office visuals and maintaining environment appearance maintenance

St. Raymond’s Religious Education Office, Downey, CA

● Created and maintained a working inventory system for the St. Raymond’s Religious Education School

● Typed and edited educational and informational documents and assisted the synchronization of all documents

Leadership

Engineers Without Borders­USA – IIT Chapter

External Fundraising/Corp. Sponsorship Chair March 2014 – May 2015

● Responsible for grant submittals, and fundraising committee member recruitment and committee communication

● Researched corporate sponsorship and created sponsorship tiered packages and letter

Construction Management Association (CMAA) – IIT Chapter sdsd Student Membersdsdsdsdsdsgg February 2015 – May 2015

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) – IIT Chapter sdsdsds Student Membersdsdsdsdsd g December 2014 – May 2015

IIT Engineering Themes Founding Council

Records Coordinator

March 2012 – August 2012

November 2012 – August 2014

September 2014 – December 2014

January 2014 – April 2014

February 2012­ August 2012