ERIC JAMES TALANCA

985 N James St. Hazleton, PA. 18201 (570)706-0396 ejt5257@psu.edu

Education
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA May 2022
Pre-Aerospace Engineering Student GPA: 3.5
Intended Minor: Information Sciences and Technology for Aerospace Engineering
Penn State Academic Excellence Award Spring 2018
Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Hazleton Area High School, Hazleton, PA June 2018
Member of National Honors Society

Relevant Experience
EDSGN 100 January-May 2018
 Created a Go-Pro helmet mount with the capability to hold 2 flashlights on AutoCAD
 Designed a mount to capture well-lit footage while doing activities such as mountain biking at
night
 Tested the functionality of the design by using a 3D printer

Leadership Experience
Earle Hall Building Representative September 2018-Present
Building Rep
 Collaborate with other members of Earle hall and the director to create events for the building
to participate in
 Relay information about what students are interested participating in back to the director
Wendy’s February 2017-June 2018
Crew Leader
 Trained new employees on various positions
 Shadowed managers to learn organizational and leadership skills

Volunteer Experience
Boy Scouts of America December 2014-Present
Eagle Scout
 Helped train younger scouts in scouting skills such as medical and leadership skills
 Completed a 130-hour service project to obtain the status
 Provided additional support and aid to local originations and communities
HazleTownship Volunteer Fire and Rescue April 2016-Present
Volunteer Firefighter
 Volunteered at my local fire department roughly 10 to 15 hours a week
 Attended multiple training courses to learn proper safety techniques