AARON HAMMER

AARON D. HAMMER
(574) 707-2604 Current Address: 54615 Bittersweet Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545 aaron.hammer@valpo.edu School Address: 801 Mound St, Valparaiso, IN 46383

OBJECTIVE
Hardworking, driven engineering student with proven leadership and knowledge of manufacturing processes seeking mechanical engineering position.

EDUCATION
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN Expected December 2016
Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering, minor Business Administration GPA: 3.59/4.0

HONORS
• Dean’s List Fall 2012- Spring 2014, Fall 2015
• Studebaker National Scholarship Recipient 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
• South Bend Police Department Commendation May 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE
Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), Valparaiso, IN
Vibration Analysis Intern March 2014 – Present
• Monthly data collection on all critical rotating equipment at three power plants and a LNG Plant
• Analyze machine data to determine cause of potential failure or damage to machines
• Create and maintain databases for trending of data and new equipment

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
Biomechanics Research Assistant September 2013 – January 2016
• Working with Professor to further develop injury prevention for human body
• Labeling and converting data files from Vicon Software to OpenSim for analysis

Mentor/Teachers Assistant August 2013 to May 2014
• Assisted Professor in grading lab reports, homework and teaching material
• Introduction to Engineering course and Introduction to SolidWorks Course

Quality Dining Inc., Mishawaka, IN
Busser, Food Runner February 2011 to August 2013

SKILLS
• Advanced knowledge of SolidWorks and Vibration Analysis (Level II Certification)
• Basic programming in Visual Basic, MATLAB, EES
• Basic machining skills (lathe, mill, press, CNC Mill/Lathe)
• Basic knowledge written & spoken Spanish
• Advanced knowledge of Thermodynamic Systems

ACTIVITES / VOLUNTEERISM
• Member of the Crusader Pep Band August 2012 – Present
o Prior Section Leader
• Member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity -Indiana Epsilon January 2013 – Present
o House Manager, Steward, Sergeant at Arms, Alumni Relations, Risk Manager
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Fall 2012 – Present
o Secretary
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• Studebaker Driver’s Club
Valparaiso University Day of Caring TAPS player
Freshmen Move-In Project Neighbors Spring 2011 – Present
Fall 2012 – Present April 28, 2006 – Present
August 2013, August 2014
September 2014