Diana R. Garcia 18328 W. Beryl Ct.

● Waddell, AZ 85355
480-580-8035 ● diana.garcia@ asu.edu

OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging mechanical engineering position with a company which will utilize my skills,
abilities and experience to contribute to the company’s success
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering December 2009
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University Tempe, AZ
• Structural Mechanics • Mechanical Design • Thermodynamics
• Internal Combustion Engines • Polymer & Composites • Energy System Design

SKILLS
Tools: SolidWorks, ANSYS, LabVIEW, PSpice, FieldView
Applications: MS Office Suite, MATLAB
Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish.
Machine Shop Experience: Lathe, vertical mill, drill press, horizontal band saw
PROJECTS
Unmanned Ground Vehicle Fall 2008-Spring 2009
• Worked with team-members in the development of the suspension, control system, drive-train,
and chassis.
• Documented all progress and built to meet functionality, feasibility, reliability, manufacturability,
and safety metrics.
• Validated design by analyzing component strength and vehicle dynamics, devising experiments to
identify potential issues and implementing changes to improve the vehicle’s form and function.
Energy Assessment Spring 2009
• Conducted facility inspections, wrote proposals, and organized client meetings to address and
resolve issues.
• Created a plan that could reduce utility costs by more that $67,000/yr.

Product Testing Machine Spring 2008

• Engineered a machine which simulates walking that was used to test military boots.
• Prototype was a remote controlled, four-bar linkage with a crank rocker mechanism and a spring
shock absorber.
EXPERIENCE
Office Manager LG Auto Body, Phoenix, AZ July 2008-Present
• Manage invoices, inventory control, and provide customer service.
• Prepare and maintain profit/loss statements.

Accounts Payable Leggett & Platt, Phoenix, AZ December 2004-January 2008

• Calculated machine production efficiencies and forecasted monthly production for production
reports.
• Created work instructions for process improvement, saving time and money.

Parts Supervisor Leggett & Platt, Phoenix, AZ November 2005 – May 2006
• Decreased manufacturing costs by researching different vendors and reducing unnecessary
inventory by over 25%.
• Participated in Total Productive Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement teams that reduced
maintenance and machine downtime which contributed to a 20% decrease in maintenance costs.