RONALD M.

RYDER

169 Husson Road Milford, PA 18337

Rmr5383@psu.edu
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ronald-ryder/55/2a4/240
(570)-856-0910
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (Junior)
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
GPA: 3.43/4.00
Expected Graduation: May 2016
RELEVANT COURSES
Instrumentation, Measurement and Statistics, Vibrations, Engineering Mechanics, Electrical
Engineering, Material Science, Naval Engineering, Differential Equations, Quantum Physics, Electricity
and Magnetism, Technical Writing, Fluid Dynamics, Mechanical Design, Industrial Engineering
WORK EXPERIENCE
Internship with U.S. Navy, Various Military Bases, (June-July 2013), (May-June 2014)

50 plus hours per week

Studied and learned about the operation of highly sophisticated U.S. Navy technologies including
radar, navigation, flight simulators and explosive devices
Studied basic components of nuclear reactors
Gained hands on experience with nuclear reactors in Guam

Naval ROTC Platoon Commander, PSU NROTC, University Park, PA (January 2015-Present)

In charge of and responsible for 34 NROTC Midshipman in academics and physical training
Academic enhancement program proctor- tutoring of up to ten midshipman in highly technical courses
such as physics and mathematics several nights a week each semester

Firework Store Floor Manager, Keystone Fireworks Inc., Milford PA, (May-August 2014)

65 hours per work or more, up to 90 hours during week of 4 July

Responsible for all sales associates and customers within the store
In charge of organization of warehouse and efficient stocking
Trained several new employees on cash register and in the warehouse

Fireworks Assembly Operator, Pyromaniacs, Milford, PA (June 2011-August 2012)

Helped assemble fireworks for an online fireworks company

Use of power tools, heavy machinery and assembly line experience

SKILLS
SolidWorks, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Statistical Analysis
AWARDS
Deans List Fall 2014-GPA: 3.69/4.00
Siemens Inc. Most Innovative Design Award for Hydro-turbine Generator Penn State Engineering Fair (2013)
Navy ROTC Four-Year Scholarship to Penn State University (2012)
THON Committee Member- Pennsylvania State University childhood cancer fundraiser (2014)
Pets Come First Volunteer- Local animal shelter (2015)
REFERENCES
Lieutenant Jimmy Nguyen- Junior Advisor Penn State Navy ROTC- JAN22@psu.edu