Nicolas Robert Flinner

3893 Ruth Dr. Salt Lake City, 84124 • (832) 683-1033 • nicflinner@gmail.com 

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SUMMARY
Engineering graduate with diverse academic and professional experience including hardware and software development, micro and macro testing, advanced materials research in laboratory / clean room environments, and field experience including heavy machinery operation and welding.  Completed Materials Engineering degree while performing graduate-level research on electrochromic devices and working as a teaching assistant for material engineering students, as well as managing a start-up LLC, the associated laboratory staff, and co-authoring a patent on an electrochromic device. Seeking an engineering position with a dynamic company to leverage a wide-range of skill sets and interests.

EDUCATION
University of Utah College of Engineering – May 2016
B.S. Materials Science & Engineering
GPA: 3.203

Relevant Coursework: Material Characterization, Material Processing Techniques, Material Selection and Application, Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Fluid Transport Phenomena, Polymeric Design & Application, Ceramic Design & Application, Composite Design & Application, Corrosion Fundamentals

SIGNIFICANT ENGINEERING PROJECTS 
Wood Group Integrity Management                                Houston, TX
Engineering Intern                                             5/2014 – 7/2014    
Data analysis and regulation for the Integrity Management group.
Special focus on fatigue and corrosion monitoring of subsea production assets.
Review ROV footage of subsea assets in conjunction with the use of GIS software to assess anode integrity and report on assets that have yet to be examined.

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CR8 Research and Development Company                            Sumpter, OR
Engineering Intern                                              5/2013 – 7/2013    
Initial establishment of extraction site using survey equipment to effectively map out claim and establish a grid for precious metal concentration testing locations.
Conducted chemical and thermal assays of test locations to determine the most economical area to focus operations.
Land reconditioning to establish site of ore processing equipment. 
Efficiently and safely processed raw material to extract free-milling gold using ecologically safe methods.

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Materials Engineering Senior Project Competition                        Salt Lake City, UT
Student                                              2/2014 – 11/2015 
My research was based on creating electrochromic cells for application in outdoor active eye-wear. This project continued to develop into a small company, facilitating research through various academic and state sponsored grants. 

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WORK EXPERIENCE
Electrochrome LLC Adaptable Window Tints                        Salt Lake City, UT
President & Manager                                        2/2014 – Present
Manage laboratory staff in the development of electrochromic devices.
Conduct research into latest electrochromic advancements including deposition techniques, additives and composition.
Procurement of materials and equipment for further research and development.
Collaboration with University of Utah Technology & Venture Commercialization department to manage intellectual property of research developments.

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University of Utah MSE Dept.                                Salt Lake City, UT
Teaching Assistant                                        8/2014 – 12/2015
Teaching Assistant for MSE introductory class covering the fundamentals of how to predict the properties of materials based on micro-structure.
Mentored students individually or with groups in study sessions focused on each week’s topics.
Assisted professor with in-class demonstrations.

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Log Haven Fine Dining                                    Salt Lake City, UT
Event coordinator                                    8/2014 – Present
Setup, management, tear-down, and reset of event locations for business events and weddings.
Assist waiters and managerial staff during events.
Improve efficiency of restaurant operations through more effective placement of supplies and setup procedure.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Computer Programs:
- Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Python, Labview, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Skills:    
- Materials Characterization Equipment (SEM/EDS, XRD, Instron)
- Laboratory/Clean-room Trained
- Welding (Stick, MIG, TIG)
- Heavy Machinery (Excavator, Front-end Loader, Forklift)
- Influential team player and leader with strong interpersonal, communication, and personnel management skills. 
- Strong background in analytical and numerical methods with demonstrated engineering judgment on a variety of projects.

AWARDS/HONORS                                                    
Top 30 Winning Team in 2014 University of Utah Emerging Business competition, with our team focusing on electrochromic eye wear.
Placed 2nd in Senior Project competition out of 32 other projects.
Earned Autodesk Building Performance Analysis Certificate for building efficiency.