Daniel Boots

11127 Riverbank Ridge Lane, Houston, 77089

Phone: 832-867-0073 E-mail: dbf44eaa@westpost.net
Objective
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and several years of machinist exper
ience. I have several years of hands on experience doing manual machining and CN
C machining. Along with my degree I have multiple skill sets including - several
years of customer service experience; excellent customer relation skills; exper
ience with several software packages such as ANSYS, Matlab, Microsoft Word, Micr
osoft Excel, and Pro/Engineer; programming experience with several different lan
guages such as C, C++, FORTRAN and BASIC. I am a motivated, reliable, and detail
-oriented Engineer looking for opportunities in the field. Areas of interest in
clude Design, Mechanical, Project, and Manufacturing Engineering. I am confident
that my past work experience will make me an asset to a company and allow me to
further its success in the future.
Experience
Programmer - Technician
June 2007 - June 2008 Eagle Water
Jet - Houston, TX
* Generated drawings in Master CAM and cut paths based on customer specification
s
* Converted existing files in AutoCAD to Master CAM format
* Did repairs and any maintenance necessary on machine
* Performed any secondary machining needed on the parts generated
Bartender - Trainer
Oct 2004 - Present TGI Friday's - Houston, TX
* Served guests to provide a fun and relaxing dining experience
* Controlled costs by accurately following Texas laws and Friday's standards
* Trained new employees and bartenders on policies and standards
* Competed in Regional Bar Champs 2007
Head Trainer - Corporate Trainer
Jan 2002 - Oct 2004 Fox & Hound Smokehouse and Tavern - Houston, TX
* Wrote tests and supplied training needs for new employees
* Set up schedules and assigned other trainers with trainees for classes, follow
s, etc.
* Inventoried supplies for the opening of new stores
* Worked with management for early-on running of the store
Boys Program Director
March 1999 - Sept 2001 Midwest Gymnastics - Arden
Hills, MN
* Set up curriculum to follow for all boys ages 3-18 years old
* Trained new coaches on techniques, new skills, and curriculum
* Organized the region wide Midwest Gymnastics competition in all details, from
ordering awards to setting up the meet rotations
Education
1995 - 2000; 2008 - 2009 University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor of Science
Skills
* Received gymnastics scholarship to the University of Minnesota
* Emphasized on design and manufacturing processes in completion of degree
* Part of the Robotic Arm Design Team, was responsible for the motion control an
d motor selection for project
* Completed classes on Vibration Engineering, Computer Aided Engineering, FEA, a
nd HVAC
* Programming experience in C, C++, Basic, Fortran, Pascal
* Extensive experience in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Internet Explorer
* Proficient with MATLAB, Pro/E, ANSYS and Solidworks
* Promoted team work and commitment to maintaining a productive work environment
with all co-workers
* Worked closely with management to improve organization in the workplace to imp
rove productivity
* Set training methods and procedures to develop employees to their highest poss
ible potential through setting high expectations and continual feedback
* Use of effective problem solving and communication skills essential to a produ
ctive workplace