Matt Byrd

278 Thor Bridge Court, Severna Park, MD 21146 · 410-991-2797 · Byrdmatt98@gmail.com

Looking to apply my mechanical engineering degree to Hardesty & Hanover

EDUCATION
University of Maryland College Park, MD
A. James Clark School of Engineering, GPA 3.69 Expected Graduation: May 2020
 B.S. Mechanical Engineering
 Minor Project Management
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Over Sand Vehicle Project College Park, MD
Project Leader January 2017-May 2017
 Led a team of 8 Engineering students to design, build, and test an over-sand-vehicle that would
autonomously navigate a course, acquire a piece of debris, and identify its material
 Managed team resources and delegated responsibilities to use the teams $350 budget to complete
the project in the 3 month deadline
Beam Design Project College Park, MD
Lead Constructor November 2017—December 2017
 Developed a beam that would fail when loaded to 2500lbs while having the optimum strength to
weight ratio
 Coordinated with team members to evaluate and analyze multiple designs, construct beam, and
properly report beam performance

WORK EXPERIENCE
UMD RecWell College Park, MD
Adventure Course Supervisor August 2017 – Current
 Manage Adventure Course staff, promote safety, ensure client satisfaction.
 Belaying, knot tying, risk management, first aid, public speaking, and group development
Hemlock Wilderness Brigade Camp Wardensville, WV
Assistant Program Director Summer 2016, 2017
 Planned and led a three-week servant leadership training camp for high school aged men
 Organized a 20-person staff responsible for the safety and entertainment of camp participants
 Presented lectures on leadership and group work
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Towson, MD
Engineering Intern May 2018 – August 2018
 Fulfilled duties of a field engineer in aiding the completion of a 20+ million dollar dinning
facility
 Worked with subcontractors to coordinate work progress and resolve logistical issues
 Directed labor force and cleaning service employees while turning over the building
 Conducted detailed punch list activities with owner and architect
ACTIVITIES
 Engineers Without Borders February 2018 – Current
 CRU (Student President, Community Group Leader, Mission Trip Leader) August 2017 – Current
 International Justice Mission January 2018 – Current
SKILLS
 Software: Matlab, Microsoft Office, Inventor, Creo, SolidWorks
 Other: Carpentry Skills, Certified Belayer and Climbing Instructor, Trip Planner, Outdoor
Leadership, Red Cross CPR & First Aid Certified,