TREVOR ARNEAUD
arneaudta@vcu.edu | 818 Old Point Avenue | Hampton, VA 23663 | (757) 303-3047
EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Spring 2018
Minor in Mathematical Sciences
• Coursework: Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Thermal Systems Design, Mechanical Systems Design, Process & Systems
Dynamics
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Newport News Shipbuilding Richmond, VA
Senior Design Project Fall 2017
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of engineers to design a shielding curtain capable of suppressing radiation leakage from piping structures
• Developed strategic project roadmap detailing the key components in the project action plan, delineating tasks to be completed by each group member
• Leveraged NX9 software to construct a 3-D model of a piping structure and supplemental shielding curtain, presenting the finalized model to the project advisor
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O’Neil Engineering Services Richmond, VA
Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer 2017
• Prepared client material for senior leadership, utilizing AutoCAD MEP to model floor plan within the received architectural drawings
• Calculated heat rejection loads for commercial kitchens referencing usage and radiation factors to account for heat gain
• Optimized new project energy utilization using TRACE 700 to select heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
• Surveyed project sites ensuring that air handling units, diffusers, and grilles were within compliance standards
Eight AM, LLC Richmond, VA
Co-Founder and COO Fall 2015 – Present
• Navigate the competitive retail footwear landscape by maintaining operational agility and adapting to shifts in consumer behavior
• Coordinated with local USPS facilities to better understand logistical best practices and optimize our distribution channels
• Developed inventory management system, using Microsoft Excel to analyze inventory turnover and procurement spend
• Leveraged customer feedback to identify areas of opportunity in our distribution process and refine our product offering
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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Time Out 4U, Inc. Non-Profit Youth Engineering Program Hampton, VA
STEM Facilitator Summer 2016
• Introduced middle and high school students to engineering principles and physics concepts through guided activities and collaborative projects
• Supervised students groups during project workshops, identifying areas of opportunities in their design and emphasizing the importance of first-time accuracy and project planning
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Virginia Commonwealth University – National Society of Black Engineers Richmond, VA
Member Fall 2014 – Present
• Guide discussion in general body meetings and document concerns and suggestions made by members
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Achievements: VCU Quest For Innovation Fund Finalist, Graduating Senior
Other Activities: Intramural Basketball, Volunteer, Student Mentor
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD MEP, LaTex, MATLAB, Trace 700, ANSYS, NX9
Interests: Clean Energy, Performance Vehicles, Manufacturing, Energy Efficiency, Design, Philanthropy, Sports