EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Graduation: May 2015 Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Technical Systems Management
Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Minor in Business Management
Cumulative GPA: 3.1/4.0
WORK EXPERIENCE
Caterpillar – Champaign Simulation Center, IL Fall 2014 - Present
Engineer / College Student Practicum
•Assisted lead engineers on projects that delivered cost-saving solutions by reducing warranty claims, minimizing
waste, and improving production line operations
•Responsible for the design and modeling of various motor grader parts using Creo Parametric/ProE (200+ hr)
Caterpillar – Mossville, IL Summer 2014
Technical Marketing Intern
•Developed a marketing campaign for CAT rental stores to spec CAT/Perkins engines in Allied Vendor Equipment
•Collaborated with a team of 6 engineers analyzing design proposals, specifications, and other data to evaluate prototype feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of applications before production
Archer Daniels Midland - Morris, IL Summer 2013
Agricultural Services Operations Management Intern
•Managed a project that provided the company $1 million in cost reduction over a 10 year implementation
•Contacted suppliers and met with contractors to establish project budget
•Collaborated with key stakeholders on project features and feasibility
Fecke Farms - Bonfield, IL Fall 2008-2013 Farm Manager / Implement Operator
•Assisted a local contractor on constructing machine sheds, livestock barns, and grain silo sites
•Performed complex carpentry, masonry, electrical, and plumbing trades
•Helped manage 13,000 acres of corn and soybeans
Ferris Farms - Bonfield, IL 2003-Present
Family Farm
•Evaluated asset return, managed cash flows, and maintained accounting records
•Operated - Loader tractor, Tillage equipment, Combine, Sprayer, Planter, Grain dryer
•Helped manage 400 acres of corn and soybeans
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