1732 West Liberty St., Ann Arbor, MI (906) 281-4672, senkowm@umich.edu www.mhsenkow.

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EDUCATION University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI Expected Graduation Winter 2013 Masters Architecture 3G Program Focus on Digital Fabrication Cumulative GPA: 3.5/4.0 Michigan Tech. UniversityHoughton, MI Graduated Winter 2009 B.S. Mechanical Engineering B.S. Scientific & Technical Communication Cumulative GPA: 3.4/4.0 Finlandia University, Helsinki, FI Summer 2008 Program in Finland and Estonia Studying Railway Freight and Transportation TECHNICAL SKILLS Design Illustrator Indesign MS Office Photoshop Quark Machinery 3D Printing (Built a MakerBot 3D Printer) CNC Machining Extrusion Processes Film Processing KUKA Robotic Machining Laser Cutting SLR Photography Modeling 3D Studio Max FEA Analysis Google Sketchup Rhino (V-Ray Rendering) Solidworks Unigraphics Operating Systems Linux Mac Windows Sun Microsystems Programming C++ CSS/HTML Mathematica Matlab Processing (Java) Scripting w/ Rhino/Illustrator ORGANIZATIONS/HOBBIES All Hands Active Architecture Volunteer Orientation Team Leader at Michigan Tech Mu Beta Psi National Honorary Music Fraternity General Technics Science Group Jazz R&D Band Pianist Keweenaw Pride Public Relations Swing Dance Club Member

Michael H. Senkow
Design, Engineering, and Technical Communications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Research Assistant University of Michigan, Architecture Department, Ann Arbor, MI Researching methods to alter Plaster with digital fabrication techniques Studying ways in which rhinoscripting can create parametric design Peer Advisor - MultiDisciplinary Design Program University of Michigan Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI Speaking on behalf and advertising the MDP minor and advising students Writer/Editor University of Michigan Mechanical Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI Altering weekly newsbriefs for the Engineering marketing department Sales Engineer Applied Analytics, Concord, MA Created technical documents for the sale of process flow analyzers Handled communications with markets in India

2011 - Present

2011 - Present

2010 Present

2010

Inspector Gazelle.com, Boston, MA 2009 2010 Improved inspection efficiency by 300% resulting in same-day turn-around-time Serviced and repaired electronics, with the goal of judging their market value Graphic Designer Michigan Tech Marketing and Communications, Houghton, MI 2008 2009 Created over 100 pieces of branding materials with connecting themes ie.: banners, posters, truck covers, and logos Worked in a fast paced environment, with set deadlines, often times within a few hours Communications Coach Michigan Tech Writing Center, Houghton, MI 2006 2009 Taught 100s of students motivation, confidence and written/verbal communication skills Mentored International Students, improving their English communication skills Edited Graduate Student research and Theses, and am credited in at least two papers Wrote on the college experience, inspiring future students, and coached seven authors Process Engineer Co-op Kimberly Clark, Neenah, WI 2007 2008 Proposed changes that would result in savings of $2,000,000 annually if implemented Evaluated optimal nozzles and adhesives to reduce product costs Determined material strength through tensile tests as well as best running speed on the High Speed Bonding Line Research Associate Michigan Tech Aerospace Enterprise, Houghton, MI 2007 2009 Team won Nanosatellite Program in 2010 with advancement of research Reserached for Oculus Satellite with Finite Element Analysis to determine optimal structure Created battery of marketing and graphic pieces increasing active member rate IT Support Staff West Engineering Computing Network, Houghton, MI Increased membership by 10% each semester while active at the University Aided students in promptly and effectively resolving IT problems in the Linux and Sun Microsystem labs 2004 2007