Michael Lee Sanford
Personal Information:
Michael Lee Sanford
Apartment #308
Mankato, MN 56001
(480) 824 - 8960
abqsgx@r.postjobfree.com
Hybrid vehicle chassis designed undergraduate senior project
Straw Bridge constructed for course:
Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials
Scale model chassis of Society of Automotive Engineers Baja constructed for course:
Chassis Design and Performance Testing
Education:
Master of Science:
Focus: Automotive Engineering Technologies
Anticipated: May 2013
Bachelor of Science:
Minor: Manufacturing Engineering Technologies
Received: May 2010
Graduate Coursework:Manufacturing:
Manufacturing Research Methods
Advanced Project Management
Engineering Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Six Sigma for Industry
Design of ExperimentsAutomotive:
High Performance Engineering
Advanced Automotive Emission Control Systems
Automotive Design and ConstructionUndergraduate Coursework:Automotive:
Chassis Design and Performance Testing
Automotive Design and Construction
Automotive Thermodynamics and Engine Design
Automotive Technology and Systems
Automotive Drivability and Diagnostics
Automotive Computers and Electronics
Fluid Power
Composite Materials Manufacturing:
Advanced Computer Aided Design
Product Development and Design
Materials Processing I
Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of MaterialsGeneral Education:
Introduction to C++ Programming
DC Circuits
Technical Communication Experience:Graduate Advisor - IMPACT
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Department of Student Activities
Graduate Advisor - Recognized Student Organizations
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Department of Student Activities
Team Leader - Hybrid Vehicle Research
Minnesota State University, Mankato Lead group of ten students in planning and construction of diesel-electric hybrid commuter vehicle for grant researchDesigned chassis from the ground up to meet project goalsPerformed structural and safety analyses to satisfy motorcycle safety standardsAdvised team members in use of Pro/Engineer and Mechanica 4.0Conducted research to develop further diesel-electric hybrid technologiesProvided weekly updates to project advisorPrepared agendas for and organized weekly meetings with advisor and team membersCo Chair - MACURH Conference
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence HallsLead group of over 15 student leaders in hosting a regional leadership conference for over 500 student leaders and professional staff membersPartnered with numerous university departments and outside organizations to ensure a functional and exciting conferenceActed as liaison to university administrators and organized weekly meetings for over 15 staff membersCrew Lead - Summer Conferences
Minnesota State University, MankatoManaged desk operations including financial transactions and scheduling for seven staff members based on conference needs and employee availabilityServed as on-site liaison for conference groups including customer service needs and providing 24-hour on-call availability for conference guestsSupervised conference check-ins and check-outs as well as managed pre-conference setup and post-conference clean-upWorked closely with Minnesota Vikings training camp staff to ensure all players and staff member s needs or accommodations were meet during the training campOversaw daily operations of Minnesota Vikings linen crew including over 20 student workers and over 200 Residential Life living spaces used by the team during their training camgTechnology Chair - Residence Hall Association
Minnesota State University, MankatoDeveloped, maintained, and routinely updated the organization's website using Adobe DreamweaverServed as an advisor and liaison for all technology purchases including the purchase of seven new computers and software totaling over $8,000Provided hardware and software technical support for organization's executive membersPowertrain Engineer - Society of Automotive Engineers Baja
Minnesota State University, MankatoDesigned and fabricated powertrain components and conducted analyses for presentation and implementation of the final productWorked with team of over 20 students in order to create a marketable productAdditional Involvement:
Society of Automotive Engineers - Secretary
RCC Search Committee - Search Member
Residence Hall Association Dining Committee - Chair
Summer Conferences - Crew Member
Formula SAE - Team Member
Residence Hall Association - Representative Skills:Practical Skills:
Speaks fluent Spanish
Speaks conversational German Software Proficiencies:
Pro/Engineer 4.0 including Mechanica
SolidWorks 2009
LabView 2009
MatLab
C++
Microsoft Office 2007 Professional
Mircrosoft Publisher, Visio, and Project
Adobe Master Collection CS4
HTML for web development Awards:
Outstanding Student Leader
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Executive Board Member of the Year
Minnesota State University, Mankato Residence Hall Association
Top Ten Program
Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls
Outstanding Leadership Service
Minnesota State University, Mankato - National Residence Hall Honorary
Bronze Award
Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls
Four Year Service Award
Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls Documents:Resumes
Automotive
09.27.09 (0.3 MB)
Student Affairs
09.27.09 (0.1 MB) Automotive
Diesel - Electric Hybrid Proposal
03.01.2009 (12.2 MB)
Diesel - Electric Hybrid Brochure
06.26.2009 (1.45 MB)
Diesel - Electric Hybrid Narrative
05.22.009 ( 0.2 MB) MACURH
MACURH Regional Conference Bid
02.17.09 (5.52 MB)
MACURH Top Ten Program
04.27.09 (0.4 MB) Residence Hall Association
New Technology Proposal
06.16.09 (0.5 MB)
Building RHA of the Year Bid
04.15.09 (16.5 MB)
Michael Lee Sanford 1261 Pohl Road, Apartment #308 Mankato, MN 56001
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