Wesley
D. Ballew
13600 Copper Croft Run NW, Apt. A
Blacksburg,
VA 24060
Objective To participate in graduate studies towards a Masters
degree in
Engineering Mechanics
Education Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering May
2002
Minor in Physics
North Carolina State University
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Graduated
Cum Laude
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University
Scholars Program: Freshman Graduation
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Pi
Tau Sigma Mechanical Engineering Honor Society
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Deans
List: 6 semesters
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GPA 3.49 / 4.00 Major 3.39 / 4.00 Overall
Research
North Carolina State University 20 hr/week, August May 2002
Experience Research Assistant
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Analysis and Redesign of a
Fiber Reinforced Plastic Bridge Deck
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Constructed and analyzed Finite Element models of
composite bridge decks using ANSYS
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Participated in composite adhesive testing using
varied surface treatments and tensile tests
Work Engineering Related:
Experience
GKN Automotive Sanford N.C. Summer 2000-Fall
2002
Mechanical
engineering Co-op
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Participated
in robot implementation for automation of CNC lathes
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Planned
and performed testing for equipment accuracy and efficiency
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Created
work instructions, for plant employees, for new processes
Other Related:
Lineville Caverns,
Lineville, N.C. Summer 1997
Tour Guide
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Lead
groups of tourists through a Limestone Cavern
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Gained
everyday experience in group presentation and public speaking
Computer Software: ANSYS, AutoCAD, Unix, MathCAD, Matlab, PV Wave
Skills