Jonathan D. Jennings
Email: jj7b2@mail.missouri.edu
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/spaceghost
Current Address: 1704 Jackson St.
Columbia, MO 65202
Telephone: (573)356-5079
Objective: I am seeking a national SEDS position where my project management, technical,
intellectual, hands-on, and teamwork skills will be utilized foster the future of SEDS.
Available - MAY, 2016.
EDUCATION
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
January 2011 – May 2016
Bachelors of Science - Mechanical Engineering
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Aerospace Minor – Math Minor – Deans List Member
2015 ASME Gold “Charles T. Main” Student Leadership Award.
Curtis L. Benton and Barbara Kortright Benton Scholarship
Experimental Sounding Rocket Associations Runner-up “R. Gill Moore Innovator Award”.
Research
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Advised two capstone groups with the production of powder based HP inkjet 3D printers
Advised a capstone group during the production of a recycled plastics filament extruder
Fused deposition modeling undergraduate research on the strength of PLA welds
UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
President
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September 2013 – September 2014
Organized two MAE electives forums and two Industrial Advisory Council forums.
Managed the design and production team in the creation of a successful competition UAV.
Participated in three national conventions, three student professional development conferences. and a student
leadership seminar by ASME.
Participated in the finals round of the inaugural IAM3D additive manufacturing competition.
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Student Sections Executive Committee- Chair Region 2
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April 2014 - Present
Responsible for the organization, communication, and participation of all ASME student sections in fourteen
and a half states and three Canadian Provinces.
Helped repurpose and reorganize the student section executive committee during the “ASME One” transition.
Created the Student Sections Best Practices video that was posted on the national ASME website to provide an
example for other student sections.
August 2015 – Present
Student Sections Executive Committee- Member-at-Large
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
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September 2013 – September 2014
Fall 2015
September 2012– September 2013
Managed the design and production teams that created five successful competition vehicles.
In charge of mitigation reports and launch safety during the operations of five vehicles.
Placed fourth at three Experimental Sounding Rocket Associations – Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering
Competitions.
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space
Founder/President
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October 2014 – Present
Applied for and was granted Organization status by University of Missouri-Columbia.
Founded, funded, and managed the design and build portions of the USRC Rocket, GSBC high altitude balloon
and Satellites around Mars competition teams.
Awarded platinum pass to attend the Satellite 2015 conference and exhibition.
Project Manager – University Student Rocketry Challenge
Fall 2015
 Tasked to coordinate and manage the University Student Rocketry Challenge
 Perform rules development, team registration and coordination, judge determination, and conduct the contest.
 Develop and provide incentives for added participation in the competition, as well as competition partnerships
and manage staff
WORK EXPERIENCE
Print Anything @ Mizzou Initiative
Tech/Sales – Additive Manufacturing
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March 2015 – Aug 2015
Aided the design of prototypes and general products.
In charge of prototype production.
Responsible for training new tech members.
Sublime Creations
Owner/Operator – Lawn Care / Landscaping / Light Construction
2012
February 2003 – May
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Managed a three person crew.
Performed all sales, advertising, customer relations, finances, and general operations.
Responsible for all equipment maintenance and repairs.
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Managed, evaluated, repaired and maintained commercial properties.
Team Enterprises
Sales Supervisor – Sales
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December 2005 – January 2007
Supervised two four person crews and closed all contracts.
Responsible for training new crew members.
Received one and two emerald achievement pins for exceptional sales.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Citizens for Space Exploration
Missouri Student Ambassador
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May 2014 & May 2015
Our team of students aided by industry professionals traveled to Washington D.C. to advocate for space
industry.
Attended Senate and Congressional offices to discuss the benefits of the Space Launch System, deep space
exploration, and to push a stable budget for N.A.S.A.
March Storm
Missouri Student Storm Trooper
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March 2015
Our group of private citizens traveled to Washington D.C. to present five bills that would make commercial
space industry viable.
We were invited to the White House science and technology building when the Cheap Access to Space (CATS)
bill was adopted by Dana Rohrabacher during our trip.
Academy of Fine Arts & Early Childhood Development Learning Center
Teacher/Tutor
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December 2008 – January 2009
Responsible for the supervision and transportation of school age children.
Created lesson plans.
Tutored School age children in general studies.
Other Volunteer Experiences
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March Sky K-12 Rocketry camp – Founder, organizer, fundraiser.
First Lego Robotics League- Course re setter/ student sections manager.
MS 150 – Motorcycle escort.
2013&2014
2014
2013
Program Experience
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SolidWorks, AutoCad, Matlab, Simulink, STK, Microsoft Office, Repetier Host, Makerware
Skills
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Leadership, public speaking, machining, manufacturing, design, project planning, project management,
procurement, additive manufacturing, carbon fiber production, sales, customer service, troubleshooting,
materials science, explosives, safety management.
Interests
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High power rocketry, computer hardware, microcontrollers, small electronics, small engines, automotive repair,
unmanned aerial vehicles, R.C. vehicles, aviation, and everything involving space travel.
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