XIAO LIANG

ADDRESS:
246 N Hyland Apt#114 Ames, IA 50014 515-708-7282 Email:
xlcbef8c@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
Internship in the area of structural engineering where I could work
on diversified and creative projects
EDUCATION
Status: Graduate student (international) Major: Civil Engineering
Expected Graduation Date: Fall, 2011
AUG 23, 2010 - PRESENT: Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
GPA: 4.0/4.0 (in progress)
Main Courses: Seismic Design, Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design,
Wind Engineering and Advanced Mechanics of Materials
JUNE 10, 2008 a" MAY 12, 2010: Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
B.S. Civil Engineering
Minor: Economics
GPA: 3.56
Main Courses: Structural Analysis, Advanced Structural Analysis,
Reinforced Concrete Design, Steel Design, Building Design, and
Dynamics of Structures
SEPTEMBER 15, 2006 a" JUNE 10, 2008: Lanzhou Jiao tong University,
China
GPA: 3.90
Main Courses: Geographic Geometry and Mechanics of Materials
EXPERIENCE
INTERN, China Architecture Design & Research Group, Peking, China,
Summer 2010
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Familiarity with the design code/specifications and software used in
China
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Responsibility for developing designs
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Quality control and design documentation throughout the design
process
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Making appropriate changes as requested by clients
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Coordinating the work between different departments
TUTOR (CE 332&334), Student Success Center, Ames, IA Spring 2009 a"
Spring 2010
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Meeting with tutees two times per week to help improve my
communication skills and review the knowledge learned in structural
analysis and reinforced concrete design.
SERVER, Panda Express, Ames, IA Summer 2008
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Training on customer service in fast paced work environment.
CASHIER, ISU Dining, Ames, IA Summer 2008 a" present
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Working 10 hours per week to help fund living expenses
ACTIVITIES
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Volunteer in the International Food Fair held in Memorial Union,
Summer 2008
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Volunteer in the Independence Day, July 4th, 2008&2009
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Participate one of the Dr. Rouse's research project - Evaluation of
a Bridge Constructed with Ultra High Performance Concrete.
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Membership in WiSE (women in science & engineering)
SKILLS
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Positive work attitude and willing and able to work diligently in
complex projects
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Familiar with AutoCAD and STAAD
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Good problem solving and analytical skills
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Able to operate Microsoft Office tools
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Good communication and writing skills
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Good presentation skills
AWARDS & HONORS
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Waldo Wegner Scholarship in CCEE for the 2008-2009 academic year
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Shinkle Scholarship in CCEE for the 2009 a" 2010 academic year