Aaron Benson
Aaron Benson


EDUCATION
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, Milwaukee, WI May 2023
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Major: Civil Engineering

EXPERIENCE
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY FRESHMAN DESIGN CHALLENGE
Intersection Design December 2019 – April 2020
• Used data given to research suitable design solutions for a basic two-way intersection going both NS and EW.
• Used real world data on pedestrians in order to form a more formidable solution.
• Presented solution to colleagues, teaching assistants and university staff.

NAPERVILLE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DESIGN PROJECT
Project Lead, Modeling the Greene Family Barn January 2019 – May 2019
• Led team of 3 students in modeling project. We used AutoCAD to model the barn and 3D print our final renovated design and build a full model of our completed plan.
• Collaborated with multiple city officials and the public to gain views on what the barn should be used as.
• Presented completed model and presentation to city council along with the other high schools.

AMAZON FULFILMENT CENTER
Warehouse Crew, Stow March 2020 – July 2020
• PIT truck certified. Was tasked with stowing a variety of items from pallet cages.
• Learned how to work while keeping myself organized.
• Worked well under pressure and long hours.

JIMMY JOHNS SANDWHICH SHOP
Shift Leader, In shop May 2017 – March 2020
• Led a group of staff of varying ages for hours at a time.
• Made sure everything was fluid with our kitchen workers and drivers.
• Experience in customer service and resolving problems.

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
Captain, NAPERVILLE CENTRAL CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM August 2017 – November 2018
Captain, NAPERVILLE CENTRAL TRACK AND FIELD January 2018 – May 2019
Captain, MARQUETTE CALL OF DUTY TEAM November 2019 – Present
Interests include gaming, running, tv, escape rooms and puzzles.

HONORS
Recipient, CAPTAINS HONORS NAPERVILLE CENTRAL XC/TRACK 2018
• Awarded for outstanding skills in leadership, team building, and charisma.

Best Overall Project, NAPERVILLE CENTRAL HIGHSCHOOL DESIGN PROJECT 2018
• Awarded to the team with the best practical/real use for the barn, cost efficiency, and is constricted by the bounds of the project.

Best Teammate, MARQUETTE GAMING AND ESPORTS 2020
• Awarded to the person with the best attitude and the ability to encourage others.