Jerome A. Jackson
Objective
Seeking opportunity as entry-level mechanical engineer while providing continuous
improvement in the Defense & Space industry and developing engineering experience.
Skills Summary
 Adept in producing detailed mechanical and creative industrial 3D models
using Autodesk Inventor, Creo, SolidWorks, and Blender
 Fluent in evaluating mathematical problems using logic commands in
MatLab and Excel
 Well-versed in analyzing structural integrity of mechanical parts/assemblies
using ANSYS and SolidWorks Simulation
Education
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL
August 2010 - December 2014
 Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, GPA 3.01
Skills
Creo 3.0
Microsoft Office
End mill
Matlab
GD&T
Blender
Autodesk Inventor
SolidWorks 2013
Manufacturing
Bandsaw
Interpersonal
Verbal Communication
SolidWorks Simulation
ANSYS 14.0
Lathe
C++
Technical Writing
Linux
Experience
3D Modeling Project, Self-driven
January 2015 - Present
3D
Designer
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 Accomplished converting CAD models from Creo 3.0 to Blender producing high
quality PBR renders 
 Designed 3D car and concept models using hard surface modeling tools and
techniques
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Mech. Vibrations Assignments, Florida Institute of Technology
October 2014
Mechanical Engineer Student
 Generated plots of mechanical system’s displacement, velocity, and acceleration
using MatLab commands and equations
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 Coded MatLab functions finding equations of motion of mechanical systems with
ode23 command
Theory of Machines Project, Florida Institute of Technology
June 2014
Mechanical Engineer Student
  Designed dyad driven four-bar mechanism by sketch in Creo 
 Assembled small scale functional mechanism using household items
Jerome A. Jackson
Florida Institute of Technology Senior Design II
January 2014 – May 2014
Mechanical Design Engineer & Team Leader
 Achieved designing drive system producing 27% belt speed increase
 Assisted in fabricating robot chassis using carbon fiber and ACRALock
adhesive enclosing electronic components from dust and debris
 Fabricated conveyor structure with pre-preg carbon fiber utilizing aluminum
molds and industrial oven
 Machined parts for belt tensioner and drive system with end mill, lathe, and
precision tools following 2D drawings generated in SolidWorks
Florida Institute of Technology Senior Design I
August 2013 – December 2013
Mechanical Design Engineer
 Produced concept design of conveyor bed through 3D modeling and analysis in
Autodesk and SolidWorks resulting in lightweight and sturdy structure
 Collaborated concept ideas in multidisciplinary group of engineers (ECE, CSE,
and ME) during team meetings
 Analyzed theoretical performance of conveyor system using relative mechanical
engineering equations and Excel spreadsheets
  Analyzed conveyor’s structural integrity through SolidWorks Simulation
 Utilized Google Drive to organize and share documents, technical data, and CAD
models with team members
Volunteer Experience
Technology Ministries, Palm Bay, FL
August 2004-Present
Video & Graphics Operator
 Controlled video camera and mixer during divine hour service
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 Operated EasyWorship on computer to queue all service elements
 Collaborated scenario dependent camera maneuvers with team members
 Trained and assisted newcomers to video and graphical operations
 Provided customer service for DVD and CD request
Awards
Senior Design Project
 President's Cup Award for College of Engineering
 On-Site Mining Award: 2nd Place
 Caterpillar’s Autonomy Award: 3rd Place
April 2014
May 2014
May 2014