Michael Senkow

SUMMARY:

senkowm@umich.edu / www.mhsenkow.com

1732 West Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI (906) 281-4672

OBJECTIVE: Passionate Engineer and Designer with experience in marketing, visual graphic design, mechanical design and programming. Experienced in qualitative and quantiative testing of products whether they are website interaction or product design. Advanced graphic design knowledge with Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, and the opensource versions GIMP and Inkscape Creative experience with Rhinoscripting (Visual Basic ) and Processing (Java) in a design/architectural environment Academic work with programming in Matlab and Mathematica for Mechanical Engineering Entry-level experience with Java and C++ programming in an academic environment 5 years experience in editing of technical papers, student work, and graduate research papers Experience running setting up social media, websites, google-adwords and analytics, and generally maintaining the online marketing presence of both professional companies and academic organizations Advanced digital fabrication work with 3D printing techniques, laser-cutting, and CNC machinery 3D modeling and Rendering experience includes Solidworks, Unigraphics, Rhino, Google Sketchup and Blender University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Masters Architecture 3G Program, Focus on Digital Fabrication Cumulative GPA: 3.5/4.0 Michigan Tech. University, Houghton, MI B.S. Mechanical Engineering B.S. Scientific & Technical Communication Cumulative GPA: 3.4/4.0 2010 Expected Graduation Winter 2013

EDUCATION:

2004 2009

Finlandia University, Helsinki, FI Program in Finland and Estonia Studying Railway Freight and Transportation

Summer 2008

EXPERIENCE:

Research Assistant University of Michigan, Architecture Department, Ann Arbor, MI 2011 - Present Researching methods to design unique Plaster forms with digital fabrication techniques (waterjet cutting, cnc milling) Programming with rhinoscripting to create intial concepts that are later fabricated Peer Advisor - MultiDisciplinary Design Program University of Michigan Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI Speaking on behalf and advertising the MDP minor and advising students Creating a variety of graphic pieces for the position ranging from posters to stickers and t-shirts 2011 - Present

Writer/Editor University of Michigan Mechanical Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI 2010 Present Altering weekly newsbriefs for the Engineering marketing department to be more approachable by the general public Interviewing mechanical engineering professors to obtain more information about their awards/research/conferences Sales Engineer Applied Analytics, Concord, MA Created technical documents for the sale of process flow analyzers Handled communications with markets in India Improved the companies use of Google Analytics and Adwords to draw in customers on the company website Inspector Gazelle.com, Boston, MA Improved inspection efficiency by 300% resulting in same-day turn-around-time Serviced and repaired electronics, with the goal of judging their market value Wiped electronics of their information and installed new operating systems on a variety of systems 2010

2009 2010

Graphic Designer Michigan Tech Marketing and Communications, Houghton, MI 2008 2009 Created over 100 pieces of branding materials with connecting themes ie.: banners, posters, truck covers, and logos Worked in a fast paced environment, with set deadlines, often times within a few hours

Michael Senkow

senkowm@umich.edu / www.mhsenkow.com

1732 West Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI (906) 281-4672

2006 2009

Communications Coach Michigan Tech Writing Center, Houghton, MI Taught 100s of students motivation, confidence and written/verbal communication skills Mentored International Students, improving their English communication skills Edited Graduate Student research and Theses, and am credited in at least two papers Wrote on the college experience, inspiring future students, and coached seven authors

Research Associate Michigan Tech Aerospace Enterprise, Houghton, MI Team won Nanosatellite Program in 2010 with advancement of research Researched for Oculus Satellite with Finite Element Analysis to determine optimal structure Created battery of marketing and graphic pieces increasing active member rate and improving overall cohesive image of the organization Created interactive displays for student projects in the Mechanical Engineering building

2007 2009

Process Engineer Co-op Kimberly Clark, Neenah, WI 2007 2008 Proposed changes that would result in savings of $2,000,000 annually if implemented Evaluated optimal nozzles and adhesives to reduce product costs Determined material strength through tensile tests as well as best running speed on the High Speed Bonding Line IT Support Staff West Engineering Computing Network, Houghton, MI Increased membership by 10% each semester while active at the University Aided students in promptly and effectively resolving IT problems in the Linux and Sun Microsystem labs All Hands Active, Ann Arbor, MI Aided in redesigning the space to be be more beneficial to teaching MAKER activities Lent Makerbot 3D printer to be used in space and taught classes on 3D printing technology and use Volunteered at local highschool teaching events and MAKERFaire events Keweenaw Pride Public Relations, Houghton MI Created a battery of graphic design pieces for the organization ranging from websites to movie-posters Spoke in 1000+ engagements on the organization to incoming Michigan Tech Students Increased membership while active in the organization two-fold through aggressive marketing 2004 2007

VOLUNTEER/ ORGANIZATION

2011

2005 2009

Orientation Team Leader, Houghton, MI 2007, 2008, 2009 Led teams of 30 - 40 Mechanical Engineering Students for three years, for MTUs orientation week Articulately engaged students with the University (More than 50% of my teams went on to leadership positions on campus) Mu Beta Psi National Honorary Fraternity, Houghton, MI Volunteered in support of Music at Michigan Tech for five years and am still an active alumni General Technics/PFRC, Houghton, MI Volunteered in support of Music at Michigan Tech for five years and am still an active alumni Jazz R&D Band, Houghton, MI Public piano performances for 200+ crowds through Jazz events Completed most of a Jazz Music Minor (Finishing would have conflicted with graduating on time) Swing Dance Club, Houghton, MI Taught forms for Swing dance in 30+ people sessions 2004 Present 2004 Present 2004 2008

2004 2009

REFERENCES:

Available upon request

DESIGN Illustrator, Indesign, Office, Photoshop, Quark; PROGRAMMING C++, CSS/HTML, Mathematica, Matlab, Processing (Java), Rhinoscripting (Visual Basic); OSs Mac, Windows, Sun, Linux; MODELING 3D Studio Max, Sketchup, Rhino, Solidworks, Unigraphics; MACHINERY 3D Printing, CNC Machining, Extrusion Processes, Film Processing, KUKA Robotics, Laser Cutting, SLR Photograpy

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