Brett M.

Cowan
Contact Information: bcowan343@gmail.com 267-229-4587 Permanent Address: 135 Pine Lane Yardley, PA 19067

OBJECTIVE: Developing engineer with strong collaborative and communication skills seeking a career in engineering leading to the technological and social advancement of alternative energy. EDUCATION The Pennsylvania State University B.S. Mechanical Engineering Specialty Courses: Energy and the Environment Skills: AutoCAD, MatLab, SolidWorks, C++

University Park, PA Graduated: May 4, 2012 Cumulative GPA: 3.54/4.00 Fundamentals of Engineering Exam: Passed

WORK EXPERIENCE New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Economic Growth and Green Energy Group Intern Studied New Jerseys Renewable Portfolio Standard to generate 22.5% renewable energy by 2020 Researched sources including Hydropower, Wave Power, and Tidal Power that could potentially be used for New Jersey Accompanied meetings with renewable energy developers and facilities incorporating renewable systems to gain better knowledge of the processes Pennswood Village Nursing Home Waiting Staff Developed a work schedule to provide residents with essential needs and meal services Facilitated communication among co-workers and residents to optimize time management and resource efficiency Organized resources in order to create an environment of accessibility and ease Alliance Adjustment Group Alliance Adjustment Representative Performed initial assessment of home structural, electrical, and plumbing systems Presented homeowners with initial assessment findings along with Alliances service options to optimize homeowners return on insurance claims Gained knowledge about the inner workings of public adjusting

Trenton, NJ July August 2011

Newtown, PA July 2007 Present

Doylestown, PA July 2010

ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP Society of Energy Engineers University Park, PA Student Member August 2009 Present Attended professional speaker opportunities on various alternative energy sources and their advances Obtained a better understanding of sustainability and its importance in todays society HONORS Deans List Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA January 2009 Present