James Coller

1501 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104

jcoller@umich.edu | (586) 256-1437
Summary
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering undergraduate student looking for a new and rewarding professional experience.
Multiple years of professional engineering experiences as well as leadership experience in varying extra-curricular activities. Hard
working and motivated creative problem solver.
Education
The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, BSE
Expected Graduation May 2017
Cumulative GPA: 3.29
Course Work
Remotely Operated Vehicle Design, ENGR 100
Spearheaded team to design, build, and test remotely operated vehicle for simulated deep sea oil operations using technical
specifcations set forth by instructors and course sponsor BP.
Personally had large contributions to the structure and thruster confguration, CAD drawing, technical writing, and challenge
strategy.
Fall 2013
Professional Experience
Ford Research and Advanced Engineering, Dearborn, MI
Computational Mechanics Technician
Worked in Materials Science Department creating automated materials testing system using the MTS Multipurpose Test-suite.
Conducted fatigue and tensile test programs on various metal joints and polymers.
Presented fndings to a technical audience on multiple occasions.
Incorporated modern fracture analysis techniques to analyze data and fracture surfaces.
Calibrated test equipment, assisted in sample fabrication, completed laboratory maintenance, and aligned test platforms.
Trained new and experienced personnel in safe use of new programs.
June 2012-August 2013
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Student Building Manager
Led a team of students on a daily basis to provide excellent customer service, setup A/V equipment, prioritize resources, and
work with various departments.
Managed building operations including a hotel, 21 event rooms, a full catering service, three restaurants, a convenience
store, and a theatre.
April 2014-Present
Research Experience - The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Department
Collaborated with a team of researchers and graduate students to create an advanced Electronic Ship Motion Forecasting
system for the Ofce of Naval Research.
Debugged programs written in Fortran, C++, and Pearl.
Analyzed ship hull geometry and wrote technical writing.
May 2014-Present
Materials Science Department
Utilized TEM and XPS methods to examine sputter rates in semiconductors.
Prepared and analyzed specimens for investigation in collaboration with researchers.
Presented in a research symposium in April 2013 as part of Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program.
September 2013-April 2014
Extra-Curricular Activities
The Michigan Daily, Ann Arbor, MI
Covered news, feature, and multiple sports as a photographer while collaborating with reporters.
Utilized Nikon photo equipment, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Lightroom, and Photo Mechanic.
September 2013-Present
Triangle Fraternity
National social fraternity of engineers, scientists, and architects.
Advanced the fraternity through various leadership positions while practicing leadership, fscal responsibility, project
management, recruitment, and accountability.
September 2013-Present