Michael Sherris

Experience

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  Alandale Farm

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  Summer Camp Counselor

  During the Summer of 2019, I worked as Summer Camp Counselor for Alandale Farm. ■ Reported to the owner of the farm and worked collaboratively with another Summer Camp Counselor on planning, leading, and implementing 7-hour long camp programs for 10 to 12 children of ages 5 to 8.■ The Outdoor Summer Program gives children a comprehensive exposure to outdoor fun and learning on a working farm in the city. Education efforts are focused on gardening, composting, bird and plant identification, exploring, farm animals and outdoor games in the natural environment of the farm. Show less

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  The Pastene Companies, Ltd.

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

  Warehouse Employee

  Worked at Pastene's warehouse during the Summer of 2020 (July to August 2020).■ Reported to the Warehouse Manager and held accountability for loading and unloading shipping containers with company food products, as well as wrapping, checking pallets, and organizing stock using a forklift for shipping.

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  The Pastene Companies, Ltd.

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2021

  Worked as a warehouse employee for Pastene (July to August 2021) as I did in previous summer.■ Performed warehousing activities including loading and unloading shipping containers with company food products, as well as wrapping, checking pallets, and organizing stock using a forklift for shipping. In this role, I worked as a supermarket support staff for Pastene during August/September 2021.■ Restocked the shelves of 11 supermarkets in the Cape Cod area with company products according to company instructions.

  • Warehouse Employee

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2021

  • Supermarket Support Staff

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2021
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  Newcastle University

  Jan 2022 - now

  Electrical and Electronics Engineering Student

  I am in the second year of my 3-year BEng Honors at Newcastle University. Some of my courses and projects include: Year 2■ Year 2 Project: During Enrichment Week, I was given the opportunity to practice and refine my skills in circuit design/analysis, PCB design/ layout, electrical wiring, and soldering. We followed a PowerPoint presentation that instructed us on how to design a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) to prevent short circuits. The final product was an Echo FX microphone preamp and delay processor, which can be used to improve sound quality and add dynamic effects to the audio signal from a microphone.■ Year 2 Coursework: Project & Professional Issues; Signals & Communications; Semiconductor Devices & Analogue Electronics; Computer Programming & Organization; Digital Electronics; Automatic Control Systems; AC Electrical Power & Conversion; Mathematical Modeling & Statistical Methods for Engineers.Year 1:■ Year 1 Project: Worked on 6-member project team to design and construct a functioning wind turbine. Used AutoCAD for design, MATLAB for analysis, and Arduino programming to showcase efficiency and speed metrics.■ Year 1 Coursework: Engineering Mathematics I; Sustainable Design, Creativity, and Professionalism; Electrical & Magnetic Systems; Electronics & Sensors; Thermofluid Mechanics; Properties & Behavior of Engineering Materials; Mechanics I Show less

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  Ridgewells Catering

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2022

  Cook and Tent Manager

  Worked as a cook and tent manager during the US Open at the Brookline Country Club in June 2022 (from the 11th to the 19th). ■ Cooked and prepared meats, fish, and vegetables; distributed food to tents and served for the following week.■ Managed 2 financial tents, including coordinating and delegating tasks to 4 servers and 2 bartenders.