Matt VanDerZanden

1009 State St. Vandercook Hall 330

Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 301-0675, Vandem35@ferris.edu

Education
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI.
Bachelors of Science in Plastics Engineering, degree expected May 2016
Associates in Applied Science in Plastics and Polymer Engineering, Earned May 2014

Technical Skills/Proficient In

AutoCad
Catia
Solid Works

Word
Excel
Power Point

Work Experience
Byrne Electrical Specialist Inc.;
Mold Tech, Rockford, Michigan

Cedar Creek Farms;

Farm Hand, Hart, Michigan

Summer 2013
Started up/periodically troubleshot injection molding machines
Drove forklift in the warehouse when needed
Performed mold changes and programmed machines

2000-present
Fed cattle, did field work, hauled and stacked hay
Operated Bobcat/skid steer, backhoe, and tractors to haul, or
rearrange equipment
Assisted in pouring cement, and the construction of pole barns

Summer 2012 & 2014

Worked at stocking the store while working the register
Rearranged and cleaned up the coolers daily
Hauled bales of ice, and containers of pop and beer around the store

Pentwater Convenience Center;

Sales Assistant, Pentwater, Michigan

Ferris State University;

Grounds Workman, Big Rapids, Michigan

Volunteer Activities
Fish Fry for Lent,
Hart MI

2011 - 2014
Drove trucks to get around campus
Rake leaves, shovel/salt stairways and entrances
Assembled tents for events around campus

2010-Present
Filled takeout orders
Delivered fish from fryer to buffet line
Dried cooking sheets for baking fish

2014
Yard/House work around the Big Rapids Community

The Big Event,

Ferris State University