Resume
JOHN MACHONGA
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1337 Brophy Avenue Park Ridge, Il 60068
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL
College of Engineering Expected Graduation: May 2022
Industrial Engineering College of Engineering Dean�s List Fall 2018
GPA 3.79/4.00
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Skokie Fire Department Skokie, IL
Seasonal Employee May 2018 � August 2018
� Worked under Fire Department staff to evaluate and record performance of city fire hydrants
� Created reports to record status of hydrants and communicate the condition and needs to Public Works staff
� Took charge in organizing a filing system to ensure fire safety regulations are met
Path Construction Arlington Heights, IL
Project Assistant November 2017 � December 2017
� Recorded presence of site patches to ensure quality control of a water recollection construction project
� Daily tasks included taking field measurements, recording site progress, relaying information to managers
� Acquired vital skills of communication, accuracy in recording data, working as part of a project team
LEADERSHIP
Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity Champaign, IL
Pledge January 2019 � Present
� Selected as one of 27 from a pool of 400+ potential candidates to complete the Spring 2019 pledge class
� Increase business knowledge by networking with business professionals to develop an understanding of the different career opportunities while establishing strong relationships with companies and sponsors
� Participate in professional, philanthropic, and fundraising events to foster my personal growth
Phi Delta Theta Champaign, IL
Active Member August 2018 � Present
� Work with house members to create brotherhood and philanthropy events, as well as make house improvements
� Help direct rush committees to plan and personalize spring recruitment to attract qualified candidates
Eco Illini Champaign, IL
Electrics Team Member August 2018 � Present
� Collaborate with other teams to redesign circuitry and other components of a super-mileage car
� Participate in weekly meetings to take inventory and purchase parts that contribute to the efficiency of the car
� Conduct tests on dynamic parts to meet competition demands and reduce material waste
CRUX Catholic Youth Group Park Ridge, IL
Co-Lead August 2016 � May 2018
� Reached out within the community to obtain youth group members, adult supervisors, youth ministers and speakers to plan and manage a successful 3 day catholic youth retreat for over 200 church members
� Organized groups into breakout sessions to further discuss related topics and messages from speakers
� Planned event months in advance by relating speaker�s messages to the retreat�s overall mission
JOHN MACHONGA
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1337 Brophy Avenue Park Ridge, Il 60068
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL
College of Engineering Expected Graduation: May 2022
Industrial Engineering College of Engineering Dean�s List Fall 2018
GPA 3.79/4.00
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Skokie Fire Department Skokie, IL
Seasonal Employee May 2018 � August 2018
� Worked under Fire Department staff to evaluate and record performance of city fire hydrants
� Created reports to record status of hydrants and communicate the condition and needs to Public Works staff
� Took charge in organizing a filing system to ensure fire safety regulations are met
Path Construction Arlington Heights, IL
Project Assistant November 2017 � December 2017
� Recorded presence of site patches to ensure quality control of a water recollection construction project
� Daily tasks included taking field measurements, recording site progress, relaying information to managers
� Acquired vital skills of communication, accuracy in recording data, working as part of a project team
LEADERSHIP
Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity Champaign, IL
Pledge January 2019 � Present
� Selected as one of 27 from a pool of 400+ potential candidates to complete the Spring 2019 pledge class
� Increase business knowledge by networking with business professionals to develop an understanding of the different career opportunities while establishing strong relationships with companies and sponsors
� Participate in professional, philanthropic, and fundraising events to foster my personal growth
Phi Delta Theta Champaign, IL
Active Member August 2018 � Present
� Work with house members to create brotherhood and philanthropy events, as well as make house improvements
� Help direct rush committees to plan and personalize spring recruitment to attract qualified candidates
Eco Illini Champaign, IL
Electrics Team Member August 2018 � Present
� Collaborate with other teams to redesign circuitry and other components of a super-mileage car
� Participate in weekly meetings to take inventory and purchase parts that contribute to the efficiency of the car
� Conduct tests on dynamic parts to meet competition demands and reduce material waste
CRUX Catholic Youth Group Park Ridge, IL
Co-Lead August 2016 � May 2018
� Reached out within the community to obtain youth group members, adult supervisors, youth ministers and speakers to plan and manage a successful 3 day catholic youth retreat for over 200 church members
� Organized groups into breakout sessions to further discuss related topics and messages from speakers
� Planned event months in advance by relating speaker�s messages to the retreat�s overall mission