ROBERT J BERG

2359 NW Burkhart Dr  Portland, Oregon 97229  (971)275-0859  phosphorus15@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE:
Third year mechanical engineering student seeking internship in a professional and stimulating environment.

RESEARCH & PROJECT DESIGN EXPERIENCE:

Tufts University, Medford, MA

2008-2009
Research in Wind Energy: Part of a team of upperclassmen and graduate engineers researching the
efficacy of residential wind turbines to power homes and small businesses. Our goal is to maximize the
power efficiency of vertical axis turbines by studying and developing rotor blades of varying shape and
material.
• Responsible for structural analysis of turbine mounting systems
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with professors on installation and wiring logistics
• Drafting and solid model design of parts to be machined

Tufts University, Medford, MA

Spring 2009
Design Project: At the behest of my mech. engineering professor, I contributed to a senior group’s inventive
design process of a skateboard that implemented digital technology to give real-time feedback to the rider.
• Worked as a consultant, offering insight and ideas for product improvement and market validity.

University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA

2007-2008
Biofuel Production and Testing: Member of Biofuels Awareness and Action Network (BAAN). The
goal of the group was to build a reactor that converts waste grease from cafeterias into clean, useable
biofuel.
• Participated in microscale testing and analysis of both collected samples and product fuel using gas
chromatography and mass spectroscopy.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Extensive training in advanced/applied mathematics including trigonometry, linear algebra, ordinary
differential equations, partial differential equations, and tensor and multivariable calculus
• Enjoy and have university level education in physics and chemistry (honors)
• Prior experience working with students and teaching them scientific application
• Basic knowledge of mathematical numerical methods using MATLAB
• Proficient with Microsoft applications including Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook.
• Proficient with engineering graphics and AutoCAD (Computer Aided Design)
• Experience using SolidWorks
• Basic programming with C/C++
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Outgoing and friendly
• Responsible and organized
• Hard working and reliable
WORK EXPERIENCE:

Tufts University, Medford, MA

2008-2009
Research in Alternative Energy
• Part Time employee of Tufts University’s Mechanical Engineering department.

American Eagle Outfitters, Portland, OR

Summer 2007
Sales Associate
• Customer Service
• Stocked Shelves
• Managed Inventory

Outdoor School, Oregon

Spring 2006
Camp Leader
• Led science related activities for students participating in the program.
• Managed scheduling for assigned group of students.
• Responsible for assigned group during unstructured hours.

Postal Annex, Portland, OR

Summer 2005
Sales Associate
• Led science related activities for children participating in the program
• Managed cash register.
• Responsible for transportation of mail from store to local post office.
• Packaging and shipping of customer items.

EDUCATION & ACADEMIC HONORS:

Tufts University, Medford, MA

Present
Double Major in Mechanical Engineering & Mathematics (Class 2011)
Cumulative GPA: 3.79
• Dean’s List Status

University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA

2007-2008
• Invitation to Revelle College Honor’s Program
• Provost’s Honors
• Highest Award for Environmental Service
Awarded in person by Jane Goodall on behalf of her environmental and humanitarian program,
Roots & Shoots, to the research group I belonged to BAAN (see Research Experience).
REFERENCES:

Richard Wlezien, Ph.D.

Professor and Chair
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Tufts University
200 College Avenue, Room 204
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-5760

Thomas James, Ph. D.

Professor of Practice
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Tufts University
Medford, MA 02155
Thomas.James@Tufts.edu
(617) 627-2327

Mark Gerstner
Owner/Supervisor
Postal Annex
7327 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 203-8404