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Benjamin L. Johnston Contact Information: Address: Cell - (816) 716-6258 4529 NW Greystone Ct. Apt H Email - [email protected] Kansas City, MO 64150 OBJECTIVE

• Seeking a full time mechanical engineering position with an innovative company where I can apply my skills and knowledge.

EDUCATION University of Missouri Kansas City, Kansas City, May 2014 Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

• Major GPA: 3.6 / 4.0 • Cumulative GPA: 3.5 / 4.0 • FE Exam Passed • Pi Tau Sigma Honor Society

• Applied Finite Element Analysis • Failure Analysis • HVAC Design • Power Plant Design

Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, May 2009 Associate of Arts - Cumulative GPA 3.0 / 4.0 ENGINEERING PROJECTS Roll-Former Adjustment Automation, UMKC

• Senior design project sponsored by Moly-COP USA • Designed automated retrofit solution containing linkages and hydraulics

Pneumatic Skeet Launcher, UMKC • Designed double clay pigeon thrower utilizing pneumatic piston actuation

EXPERIENCE Inside Technical Sales Engineer, SPX Cooling Technologies, Contract Position March 2016 – September 2016

• Aftermarket engineered solutions and parts pricing for cooling towers • Sales Rep support provided through technical specification analysis with a

strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity of the product Lead Remodeler, Renewing the Home Services, June 2015 – March 2016

• Home remodeling specializing in kitchens and bathrooms • Start to finish work including framing, electrical wiring, plumbing,

sheetrock, cabinetry, finish carpentry, and ceramic tile Independent Contractor, April 2013 – June 2015

• Complete interior construction of 2,400 sq ft house • Design and fabrication of custom staircase with curved landing steps • Second story cantilevered bump out from bedroom / bathroom remodel

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Software: SolidWorks, MATLAB/Simulink, Microsoft Office, SAP, Quickbooks, Abaqus, Labview, AutoCAD, eQuest

• Machining: Mill, hand tools, sheet metal fabrication • Welding Processes and Theory: GMAW, GTAW • Proven ability to perform high quality work with punctual completion • Fast learner and highly motivated in learning new skills