Connor Schwab

Hi, I am Connor Schwab, and seeking a mechanical engineering internship, or other suitable position, this summer 2013 in order to learn and add value to the company.

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My name is Connor Schwab, and I am current junior and will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Santa Clara University in June 2014. My major is supplemented with a design thinking pathway which is a cluster of courses focusing on a holistic approach to the development of new products and processes, emphasizing the creative, interdisciplinary synthesis of new systems. I apply these attributes to my current position as a junior team member on the SCU FSAE team building a fully electric car to race at the FSAE International Competition. This experience has excited my interest for the engineering field, and taught me the importance of managing deadlines and completing detailed, clean work. One of my four leadership positions includes being an EMT which taught me the importance of making confident decisions in times of crisis while always considering the patient’s needs and maintaining a professional demeanor. As the Technology Coordinator on the RLCA Executive Council, I collaborated with my team to plan, schedule, budget, and market quarterly events while managing all online content to effectively engage target audience. Pursuing leadership positions taught me the finite details of communication and dependability that have been integral to my ability to work effectively in teams. I am qualified because of my drive to excel and succeed in a fast-pace environment as evidenced by my ability to balance four time-consuming extracurricular commitments while maintaining a competitive engineering GPA and receiving $10,000 academic scholarship. My strongest and most unique strength is my combination of academic achievements supplemented by my repertoire of skills gained from my diverse experience.

Emergency Medical Technician at Santa Clara University Emergency Medical Services

September 2011 - December 2012

o Worked with team of 3 student EMT's and respond to any SCU medical, trauma, and alcohol emergencies o Participated in weekly meetings, on going medical training, and 45-60 volunteer hours on duty per month

Head of Promoting Team and Staff Recruiter at Leve1 Events

December 2010 - November 2012

o Interviewed and recruited a promoting team and collaborated with them to design the most extensive marketing plan including utilization of social media sites, referral rewards programs, proactive face to face sales via personal networks, public poster marketing, and target market analysis. o During first event as a promoter for Leve1, I was personally responsible for 100 ticket sales for a sold out event of 600 people and an $8,000 production value. My second year I oversaw the promoting and ticket sales for a sold out event of 900 attendees and a production value of $12,000.

Technology Coordinator at Residential Learning Community Association

September 2011 - June 2012

o Work with team to plan quarterly events, including scheduling, budgeting, and marketing for audiences up to 400 people o Design website and maintain fresh content to provide student body with event information o Promote events through Facebook and engage audience with event invitations and photos

Marketing, Promotions, and Special Events Coordinating Intern at 17th Street Surf Shop

July 2011 - August 2011

o Took leadership role in collaborating with clothing buyers, fellow employees, and artists to plan events for up to 400 people o Analyzed consumer behavior data to set future sales strategies o Maintained and updated social networking and other online sites to promote summer events

Maintenance Crew at Oregon City School District

June 2010 - September 2010

Maintained facilities of an entire city school district, worked and communicated with a small team to divide and complete various tasks for fifteen schools within a district.

Head of Sponsors and Sponsor Relations at SCU FSAE - Formula Electric Team

November 2012

o Design, build, test, and race a fully electric car to compete and represent SCU in the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers International competition in Spring 2014 o Approach prospective sponsors and schedule a meeting to present and gain grants and funding for project o Work with web designer to create a team website that displays professional and aesthetic material

Rush Chair and Pledge Class Social Chair at Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity - California Phi Chapter

January 2012

o Engaged in a rigorous 15 week pledgeship which required team work, discipline, and time management o Planned fraternity events and everything involving prospective members

Santa Clara University

2010 – 2014

Bachelor of Science