CONNOR SHUMATE

122PONDSTREET,WAKEFIELD,RI02879CRJSHUMATE@GMAIL.COM
(401)8080695
EDUCATION
Northeastern University | GPA: 3.75 Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Business Administration May 2017
Honors: Deans List (2012-2017), Pi Tau Sigma Mechanical Engineering Honor Society
Relevant Courses: Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Control Systems, Material Science, Mechanics,
Dynamics and Vibrations, Architecture Studio, Sustainable Building Systems, Engineering Economy

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Modeling Software: Revit, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Energy-Plus and Sketch-Up/Open-Studio
Other Software: Microsoft Office, Visio, Minitab, Adobe Suite, MATLAB, ANSYS
Languages: English, Spanish (oral/written intermediate level)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Synergy Efficiency Solutions Bali, Indonesia
Energy Efficiency Engineer July 2016 December 2016
Evaluated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems at three resort hotels during on-site energy audits
Collected raw data from MEP systems using equipment such as a flow meter, multi-meter, and heat gun
Analyzed on-site measurements to estimate energy savings opportunities for cooling and piping systems
Wrote technical reports to justify design changes that would decrease clients energy consumption and utility costs
Collaborated with energy experts to determine the impact of cooling system design on a buildings energy efficiency
Evaluated relative efficiency between a chiller, cooling tower, and pump through a self-guided research project
Designed an energy model of a residential building using Sketch-Up, Open-Studio, and Energy Plus software
Smith and Nephew Mansfield, MA
R&D Joint Repair Biomedical Engineer July 2015 December 2015
Designed and solid-modeled fixtures to reduce inconsistencies between benchtop testing and clinical procedures
Learned to Design for Manufacturing, used GD&T to design fixture parts, and assembled fixtures with hardware
Completed a literature search to evaluate the physical characteristics and structure of human bone
Conducted a meta-analysis of relevant literature in order to propose an artificial bone media to be used for testing
Investigated the hip anatomy and clinical arthroscopic procedures performed on the hip to aid in product design
Improved benchtop testing methods through clinical observations and self-guided research
Developed testing methods for joint repair products and documented them through approved technical report writing
Jacobs Architectural and Engineering Firm Cambridge, MA
Mechanical Engineer July 2014 December 2014
Constructed mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing drawings in Revit and AutoCAD based on hand-drawn designs
Created air duct and piping layout designs (under mentors supervision and critique)
Collaborated with project engineers, design engineers, and architects to synthesize final designs
Accompanied project engineers on site visits to observe the final construction of our designs
Wrote field reports to document issues with construction installations
Created spreadsheets to organize labor construction schedules and document the progress of multistep projects

LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES

Northeastern University: Mechanical Contracting Club (NUMCAA) Vice President, Mens Tennis Captain, Sustainable
Buildings Organization (NUSBO), Habitat for Humanity, Biomedical Engineering Society
South Kingstown High School: Honor Society Secretary, Varsity Tennis Captain, Varsity Athletes Against
Substance Abuse (VAASA) President, USTA Junior Team Tennis Coach, Pier Ice Plant Company

INTERESTS
Environmental Sustainability || Green Technology || Architecture || Interior Design || Hands-On Projects || Travel || Tennis