Richard Matthew Nixon

• Durchführung und Auswertung bau- und raumakustischer Messungen und Geräuschmessungen nach den DIN- bzw. EN- und ISO-Normen (verwendet: Norsonic Messgeräte und Excel/VBA) • Bau- und raumakustische Projektbearbeitung im Bausektor (z.B. Beratung, Berechnung und Schallschutznachweis nach DIN 4109)

• Craft Bier an Kunden empfehlen und verkaufen

• Unterstützung von Architekten bei der Gestaltung von schallsensitiven Räumen • Zu den Projekten gehörten Performing Arts Center, Lernumgebungen, Hotels, Museen, etc. • Zu den Märkten gehörten Higher-Ed, K-12, Religionen, Gastgewerbe, Unternehmen, etc. • Zu den Arbeiten gehörten die raumakustische Planung, die Schalldämmung von Gebäuden, der Lärm- und Schwingungsschutz von MEP

• Umfassende Nutzung von Deltek Vision (ERP-Software, Modul Projektmanagement ähnlich MS Project) zur Erstellung von Berichten und zur Analyse von Projektdaten • Bearbeitung Verträge und zugehörige rechtliche Dokumente

• Cofounded a non-profit microfinance company which provides microfinancing and financial education to low-income entrepreneurs • Partner with CitySquare, another Dallas non-profit which alleviates poverty • Rely on active advertising at CitySquare's CityWalk@Akard community and word-of-mouth advertising through residents and previous borrowers • Props Social Ventures thanks the Big iDeas Grant, Engaged Learning Grant, Clinton Global Initiative University, and Lend for America for their support

• Promoted the Dallas/Fort Worth Area (17 counties) as a community to Live, Work, and Play in • Identified companies most likely to benefit from a relocation to the Dallas/Fort Worth Area with respect to their industry, employees, and operations • Performed research and edits for three major publications produced by the Chamber: The Economic Development Guide, Relocation Guide, and Real Estate Review • Also contributed to the Chamber's Business Information and Research Department

• Designed the built environment where we Live, Work, and Play • Created site plans and maps with AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS software • Was involved in site visits, due diligence reports, paving and draining plans, cost estimates, business development, and client meetings • Wrote site investigation reports for clients in order to help them create a more realistic Master Development Plan and Pro Forma

• Used CAD (CATiA: 2D & 3D) and FEM software individually and together to contribute to Aerospace design for a preferred industry-supplier to Boeing, Gulfstream, and the like • Experienced corporate structure and etiquette at the D3 office • Applied software skills from training at the D3 office to the D3/LMIA machine-shop nearby • Saw tangible products from personal CAD work - a rare opportunity in industry

• Setup the financial processes to disburse loans and receive payments which is still used by Props Social Ventures • Addressed financial and legal issues in the transition from a student organization to a 501(c)(3) corporation • Oversaw disbursement and repayment of loans to and from borrowers

• Organized audio/video systems for clients to use for nationally televised announcements, interviews, lectures, dinners, concerts, meetings, parties, and the like • Setup and operated a wide array of audio, video, lighting, and automation equipment; worked with AMX and Crestron automation, intelligent and conventional lighting, analog and digital mixers, various types of microphones and speakers, digital signal processors, and large-room front and rear screen projectors

• Designed, installed, and setup home theater and audio/visual systems all over DFW. Systems included multi-room audio/video distribution and automation, with attention to proper speaker placement and calibration • Improved business and teamwork skills from side-by-side work with the business owner • Improved client-relations skills and initiative with independent installation and setup of clients' home theaters and automation systems

• 5-week language and cultural immersion program in summer 2013 • Visited Weimar, Erfurt, Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, Leipzig, Eisenach, Kassel, and Wolfsburg • 4 weeks of independent travel after the program • Traveled to Paris, London, Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Inverness, Prague, and Dresden

• Economics & Math minors • Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship Specialization • Two Full-time Engineering Internships (Co-op) over two semesters postponed the graduation date

• Dual-credit course program offered at Sanger High School • Took all dual-credit courses offered (2 per semester) while enrolled in senior-level high school courses