MICHAEL J. WISE

mjwise -at- umich.edu


OBJECTIVE To pursue a professional career by improving company performance in a challenging full-time position in Industrial, Operations, or Systems Engineering, specializing in occupational safety and ergonomics.


EDUCATION
January 2006 - December 2006 The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Master of Science in Engineering, Industrial & Operations Engineering
  • Graduation Date: December 2006
  • Specialization: Occupational Safety, Health, and Ergonomics.
  • NIOSH Federal Trainee
  • Grade Point Average: 4.0/4.0 or 8.625/9.0 (A+ = 9, A = 8... scale)
August 2001 - December 2005 The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
  • Graduation Date: December 2005
  • College of Engineering Senior Scholar (Valedictorian)
  • University of Toledo Honors Program
  • Grade Point Average: 4.0/4.0

AWARDS & HONORS
  • NIOSH Federal Grant Recipient - Full University of Michigan Tuition Traineeship and Stipend
  • University of Toledo Rocket Scholarship (Full Tuition Scholarship)
  • Ohio Board of Regents Ohio Academic Scholarship
  • HRC Press Freshman Chemistry Award: Fall 2001
  • Alpha Pi Mu Outstanding Student Award: Spring 2004
  • Alpha Pi Mu Industrial Engineering Honor Society Induction: Spring 2004
  • University of Toledo Outstanding Industrial Engineering Student: Spring 2005
  • Dean's List, The University of Toledo during all academic terms Fall 2001 - Fall 2005

COMPUTER SKILLS
  • Autocad 2000 / 2002
  • Microsoft Windows 98 / 2000 / XP / 2003
  • Microsoft Office 2000 / 2003
  • Arena 7.0
  • SDRC I-DEAS
  • JMP 5.1
  • R Project for Statistical Computing
  • Minitab R12 / R14
  • LINDO 6.1

WORK EXPERIENCE
General Electric - Motor Business Group, Fort Wayne, Indiana
January 2005 - May 2005 Sound and Vibration Laboratory Co-op
  • Conducted sound and vibration tests to solve customer problems and complaints.
  • Rapidly gained competence with a wide array of test equipment.
  • Spearheaded engineering job shadowing experience with local high school students.
May 2004 - August 2004 Manufacturing Engineering Co-op
  • Reduced chemical usage at parts washers for $5000 cost savings during co-op period.
  • Maintained 100% washer part passage by collaborating with vendor and hourly employees.
  • Took total ownership for both washing and painting operations in Taylor St. plant.
August 2003 - January 2004 Sourced Product Co-op
  • Completed domestic motor sampling tasks with an international team.
  • Solved customer problems and communicated design changes to other team members.
  • Evaluated motor samples for suitability for the customer.
January 2003 - May 2003 Materials/Quality Control Co-op
  • Managed product shipping logistics and shipment schedules.
  • Collaborated with co-workers and union associates in scrap material control.
  • Executed cost-saving Six Sigma quality control project to salvage $27,000 in previously scrapped material.
August 2002 - December 2002 The University of Toledo - College of Engineering, Toledo, Ohio
Lab Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
  • Assisted professor in administrative duties of the class.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to ensure understanding of concepts.
  • Helped to coordinate and grade various class projects.
May 2002 - August 2002 Burger King #5589, Huber Heights, Ohio
Crew Member
  • Prepared food for customers in a time-sensitive environment.
  • Ensured a clean and satisfactory customer experience.
  • Flexibly fulfilled a wide range of duties in cooperation with other crewmembers.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP Student Member, National Safety Council

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