KYLE R.

KELLEY
Houston, Texas 77098 * (703) 200-1874 * kk8d6802@westpost.net
CAREER PROFILE
Goal-driven Engineer with recent/pending master's degree and ability to learn ne
w processes quickly. Diverse industry experience performing testing and analysis
on materials/products as well as major roadway and earthworks projects. Improv
es functionality of testing tools and performs equipment maintenance. Leads tea
ms in completing projects on deadline and within specifications, with attention
to quality.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
AutoCAD * MATLAB * MS Office * Java * Visual Basic * gINT
EDUCATION
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
M.S., Mining and Minerals Engineering Anticipated August 2010
Thesis: "Model-based computer simulation of froth flotation"
B.S., Mining and Minerals Engineering, Cum Laude 2009
Related coursework: Rock Mechanics, Introduction to Geophysics, Mineral Deposits
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering, 2009-2010
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
* Conducted research related to master's thesis, with goal of developing tool to
easily simulate froth flotation that could be marketed to mining equipment manu
facturers.
* Revamped previous simulation program, writing new code and streamlining/optimi
zing interface using AutoCAD, MATLAB, and Visual Basic.
* Facilitated decrease in parameter input time and made program easily accessibl
e to users with no programming knowledge; increased program run time from one si
mulation in 14 minutes to 35 simulations in three seconds.
Engineering Intern, ECS Mid-Atlantic, Chantilly, Virginia 2009
* Conducted extensive testing and analysis on Interstate 495 (Washington Beltway
), including performing global stability and settlement analysis on retaining wa
lls and unconfined compression strength tests on soil samples.
* Detected lower soil compression than expected, indicating need for more reinfo
rcement; developed new wall design with no direct oversight, running stability a
nalysis on cross-sections to determine required levels.
Engineering Technician, Haley & Aldrich, McLean, Virginia 2008
* Supervised earthwork project containing geogrid-reinforced soil walls of more
than 50 feet for athletic complex at Loyola University Maryland, ensuring adhere
nce to quality and engineering standards.
* Conducted compaction testing with nuclear density gauge, as well as soil densi
ty, sieve, and Proctor tests; directed construction team of 15 workers to make m
odifications such as re-compacting or drying soil to bring in line with specific
ations.
* Collaborated with labs at University of Kentucky and Virginia Tech to conduct
corrosion testing on selected soil samples for high occupancy/toll (HOT) lanes p
roject on Interstates 95 and 395 in northern Virginia.
* Completed projects according to deadlines; tracked invoicing and drilling cost
s.
Engineering Intern, Vulcan Materials, Manassas, Virginia 2007
* Conducted liquid and plastic limit testing and sieve analysis for quality cont
rol laboratory of major granite quarry in final testing stage before distributio
n to customers.
* Performed maintenance on equipment including conveyor belts, screens, and crus
hers, completely dismantling and reassembling one crusher to replace parts; oper
ated 100-ton Komatsu haul truck.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Certified OSHA Hazardous Waste Site Worker * CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified
Portable Nuclear Density/Moisture Gauge Training
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) * Society of Mining, Met
allurgy, and Exploration (SME)