Mackenzie Hill

Mackenzie Hill

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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Dynamic and adaptive mechanical engineer who enjoys problem-solving on the fly and…

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Experience

  • TRUMPF North America Graphic

    TRUMPF North America

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

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    Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

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    Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

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    Rochester, Michigan

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    Rochester, Michigan

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    Shelby, MI

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    Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

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    Auburn Hills, MI

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    Waterford, Michigan

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    Rochester, Michigan, United States

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    Leonard, Michigan

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    Rochester, Michigan, United States

Education

  • Kettering University Graphic

    Kettering University

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    Activities and Societies: •Student Program Board •Student Congress •Robotics Association •GrizzHacks Hackathons •Alternative Spring Break •Intramural Volleyball •League of Engineers and Computer Scientists •Outdoor Adventure Club •Rock Climbing •Swing Dancing •Graphix OU •GrizzGang •University Recreation and Well-Being •Habitat for Humanity •Motor Club •Engineering Society of Detroit •Running Club •Aerial Systems Club •American Marketing Association •Snowboard&Ski Club •Society of Automotive Engineers •Alpha Lambda Delta

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Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Home Repair Services of Kent County Graphic

    Cabinet Maker

    Home Repair Services of Kent County

    - Present 8 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Proud to assist in the design and woodshop production of custom kitchen cabinets aligned with Home Repair Service's mission to strengthen vulnerable Kent County homeowners because strong homeowners build strong communities.

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    Mentor

    Junior Achievement of Southwest Michigan

    - Present 3 years 4 months

    Education

    Proud to serve as a JA 'teacher' to educate 7-8th grade students regarding STEM curriculum and explain what they can expect from a STEM-related career path from a woman's perspective.

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    Mexicali Outreach Mission Team Leader

    Azusa Pacific University

    - 4 years 1 month

    Poverty Alleviation

    Mexico Outreach allows individuals from all backgrounds to travel to an impoverished Mexico city to positively impact their community. Through this program, we are able to partake in Christ-centered, strategic and intentional outreach opportunities through partnerships within and across cultures while progressively cultivating a Spirit-driven lifestyle of love and service. In the past we have restored electricity to establishments, built houses and created/taught week-long spiritually…

    Mexico Outreach allows individuals from all backgrounds to travel to an impoverished Mexico city to positively impact their community. Through this program, we are able to partake in Christ-centered, strategic and intentional outreach opportunities through partnerships within and across cultures while progressively cultivating a Spirit-driven lifestyle of love and service. In the past we have restored electricity to establishments, built houses and created/taught week-long spiritually educational sessions for the children (VBS).

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    Trip Planner/Group Leader

    Alternative Spring Break

    - Present 5 years 10 months

    Animal Welfare

    Traveled to North Carolina to repair damage to community zoos and animal sanctuaries due to Hurricane Florence. Cared for raptors, marcupials, murids, reptiles, bovidae, pheasants, including both native and exotic animals. Cleaned up hiking trails and recoated boats with antifouling paint at Hammocks Beach State Park. Constructed new structures to house temporary and permanent residents of the sanctuary.

  • Sunday School Teacher

    St. John Lutheran Church, Rochester, MI

    - 3 years

    Children

    Duties included creating weekly lesson plans, independently overseeing a group of an average of a dozen children ages four to ten, finding creative ways to entertain said group of children, and communicating to them the lesson designed for each class.

  • Vacation Bible School (VBS) Group Leader

    St. John Lutheran Church, Rochester, MI

    - 4 years

    Children

    Independently managed a dozen fifth graders over the course of a week at a free educational outreach event.

  • Youth Board Member

    Rochester Area Neighborhood House

    - 2 years

    Poverty Alleviation

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    Student Council President

    Lutheran High School Northwest

    - 1 year

    Education

  • Lutheran High School Northwest Graphic

    Student Council Officer

    Lutheran High School Northwest

    - 2 years

    Education

  • American Red Cross Graphic

    High School Coordinator

    American Red Cross

    - 2 years

    Health

Courses

  • Flexible and Lean Manufacturing Systems

    ME4710/ISE4484

  • Intermediate German

    GRM214

  • International Study: Will the European Union Survive?

    MGT4900

  • Managing People and Organization

    MGMT 639

  • Manufacturing Processes

    ME5740

  • Mech Computer-Aided Manufacturing

    ME4360

  • Mechanical Systems Design

    ME4300

Honors & Awards

  • Storytelling Diversity Candidate

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    https://storytellingdiversity.com/2020/01/02/the-art-of-mechanical-engineering/

  • Commuter of the Year Award

    Oakland University Office of Student Involvement

  • Completion of 9 Year Superior Rating

    National Federation of Music [Piano]

  • JOY Volunteer Award

    Lutheran High School Northwest

    Completed over 1,000 volunteer hours within 4 years of high school.

  • Service Award

    Lutheran High School Northwest

  • MI Art Education Association Award

    MAEA

  • Mexicali Barnabus Leadership and Service Award

    Azusa Pacific University

  • Spirituality Award

    Lutheran High School Northwest

  • Leadership Award

    Lutheran High School Northwest

  • Stewardship Award

    Lutheran High School Northwest

  • 5th Place in the National Future City Competition

    Engineering Society of Detroit [ESD]

    Future City is a cross-curricular educational program where students in 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades imagine, design, and build cities of the future. Over four months, students work as a team with an educator and volunteer mentor to design a virtual city using SimCity software; research and write an essay addressing this year’s theme; build a model of their city using recycled materials; complete a project plan, and present their city before a panel of judges at a Regional Competition in…

    Future City is a cross-curricular educational program where students in 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades imagine, design, and build cities of the future. Over four months, students work as a team with an educator and volunteer mentor to design a virtual city using SimCity software; research and write an essay addressing this year’s theme; build a model of their city using recycled materials; complete a project plan, and present their city before a panel of judges at a Regional Competition in January. Regional winners go on to represent their region at the national competition in Washington, DC, in February

    https://patch.com/michigan/rochester/whiz-kids-hey-detroit-these-rochester-hills-students-9ee3d96c8b

Organizations

  • Oakland University Club Ultimate Frisbee

    Cutter

    - Present

    • Led the team on and off the field by directing players where to make cuts and generating positive energy to build team camaraderie • Improved with teammates while completing workouts and drills to learn new offensive and defensive strategies • Competed against other club university teams in 4 to 5 weekend tournaments per semester.

  • Alternative Spring Break [ASB]

    Trip Planner/Group Leader

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    Traveled to North Carolina to repair damage to community zoos and animal sanctuaries due to Hurricane Florence. Cared for raptors, marcupials, murids, reptiles, bovidae, pheasants, including both native and exotic animals. Cleaned up hiking trails and recoated boats with antifouling paint at Hammocks Beach State Park. Constructed new structures to house temporary and permanent residents of the sanctuary.

  • Oakland University Student Congress

    Student Services Director

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  • GrizzHacks

    UX Coordinator

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    Worked to plan and execute the 24-hour, student-run hackathon on campus. A hackathon is an opportunity for students to create incredible hardware and software projects from the bottom up in one weekend. Coordinated to bring together a team of passionate sponsors and mentors to help students achieve their goals. Support the needs of the 300 students and local industry professionals as they put their technological passion to work for 24+ hours.

  • Oakland Robotics Association

    Treasurer

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    Manage the funds, income, and purchases including the research of custom products, submitting applications for funding/grants, and retaining minimum quantities of raw materials in the lab. Create custom water-jetted steel brackets and assembly designs in Solidworks for analysis. Assist in resolving design issues, generate conceptual prototypes, create schedules, assign tasks, and recommended solutions to produce a cohesive plan for the team to implement.

  • Oakland University's Student Program Board

    Annual Events Director

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    Effectively communicate needs and build relationships with prestigious companies and individuals too negotiate profitable service contracts for attractions, talent, and sponsors. Design budgets, timelines, layouts and production schedules to streamline events, increase efficiency, and impact as many attendants per dollar as possible with a personal gross budget of $100,000.

  • Philanthropy Committee

    Voting Member

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    Implemented green solutions, coordinated a company team for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k, created graphic vector logos in Illustrator, and purchased custom t-shirts to create a uniform look for Grupo Antolin's representation in the walk.

  • Aerial Systems Club

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  • Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Fraternity

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  • American Marketing Association

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  • Engineering Society of Detroit [ESD]

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  • Graphix OU (Graphic Design Club)

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  • GrizzGang (Oakland University Basketball)

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  • Habitat for Humanity

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  • Intramural Volleyball

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  • League of Engineers and Computer Scientists [LECS]

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  • Motor Club [MCOU]

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  • Outdoor Adventure Club [OUAC]

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  • Rock Climbing

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  • Running Club

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  • Snowboard and Ski Club

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  • Society of Automotive Engineers [SAE]

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  • Swing Dancing

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  • University Recreation & Well-Being

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