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Nicolas_Fink_Resume

Nicolas Fink


EDUCATION
The University of Georgia - Athens, GA May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering with an Emphasis in Electrical and Electronic Systems; Minor in Physics
University of Georgia Honors College; Overall GPA 3.81/4.0
Engineering Experience
Familiar with Word, Excel, AutoCAD, LaTeX, Assembly, LabView, MultiSim, Matlab, Scilab, and Python
Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, 2016
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Microcontrollers, Feedback Controls, Sensors and Transducers, Electronics I & II, Quantum Mechanics, Classical Mechanics, Thermodynamics

ENGINEERING PROJECTS
Senior Design Project with the Georgia Power Company 2015-2016
Member of a group that analyzed the addition of a solar site to an existing power grid in Banks County, GA
Found ideal plot locations, developed a cost analysis, and performed a circuit analysis
Participated in Senior Design Showcase, presenting project to clients, faculty, students, and community members
Magnetic Levitator, Feedback Controls 2015-2016
Member of a group that developed a device that could levitate a small steel ball bearing

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
UGA Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) 2012-2016
Liaison between UGA Swimming and Diving Team and the Athletic Department, the SEC, and the NCAA
UGA Athletic Association's Leadership Education and Development (L.E.A.D) Program 2012-2016
Chosen based on academic, athletic, and leadership success as well as campus and community involvement
Participant in leadership seminars and community service retreats

ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
International
Member of the USA Swimming National Team 2013- 2018
2-Time Olympic Trials Finalist 2016
Member of 2013 (Barcelona), 2015 (Kazan) and 2017 (Budapest) US World Championship Team
Member of 2014 Pan Pacific Championship Team (Australia) and Silver Medalist in the 200m Breaststroke
Collegiate 2012-2016
19-Time NCAA All-American
6-Time Individual SEC Champion and SEC Record Holder in the 100 and 200 Breaststroke
2015 SEC Male Scholar Athlete of the Year
2012 Male SEC Freshman of the Year

AWARDS AND HONORS
H. Boyd McWhorter Scholar Athlete Postgraduate Scholarship Nominee 2015
The University of Georgia�s male nominee for top scholar athlete in 2015
Recipient of the Joel Eaves Award 2014
Given to the male senior athlete with the highest GPA amongst all collegiate sports for the University
Recipient of the College of Engineering Outstanding Student in Agricultural Engineering Award 2013-2014
UGA Swimming and Diving Honors
Voted Team Captain by teammates and coaches, 2014-2015
Reid Patterson �MVP� Award, 2013-2014
Peter O'Sullivan �Hardest Worker� Award, 2011-2012, 2012-2013
2015 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
The NCAA awards up to 174 scholarships a year to students who excel academically and athletically

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Learn, Play, Excel 2013-2014
Volunteered to share experience and advice to students of Lagrange Elementary School and Drew Charter School
Special Olympics 2012-2014
Participated in the Special Olympics Home-Runs for Hometown Rivals baseball games
Volunteered in the annual Special Olympics Prom