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Timothy Hachfeld
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2008 Graduate |
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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota |
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Electrical Engineering |
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Anything involving power systems |
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All of the courses in this area are going to be applicable to my future career. Things that I encountered during my co-op were being
taught in the courses that I was taking on campus. |
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Information
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Activities:
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Football, four years, four-year starting left tackle; Track, four years, shot put and discus thrower; Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, four years, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Recruitment Chair; Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers student chapter; Gun Club; Employee at the Sports and Recreation Center, Athletics Representative on Student Affairs Committee; Quality of Education Committee
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Interests:
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Cycling, waterskiing (in Minnesota), enjoying free time and hanging out with friends.
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Favorite Music:
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My musical tastes run wide and deep, anything from country to Christian Rock, Classic Rock to Popular Rock.
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Favorite TV Shows:
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House, The Unit, South Park, Family Guy
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Favorite Movies:
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Gladiator and The Shawshank Redemption. I like thrilling movies.
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Favorite Books:
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I like any book by Mitch Albom – Tuesdays with Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, For One More Day. History is another topic of interest, anything by Stephen Ambrose.
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Work Experience
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Company:
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Lake Region Electric Cooperative |
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Position:
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Summer Intern |
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Dates:
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2004 and 2005 |
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Description:
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I did field work as a meter technician, working with power line crews. |
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Liked it?
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This helped me decide on my career choice. Working with other professionals, in a hands-on situation, got me really interested in working
in the area of power systems. |
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Company:
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Duke Energy, Cayuga (IN) Power Station
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Position:
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Engineer Co-op
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Dates:
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3/05 to 8/08
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Description:
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Helped the engineering staff complete several capital improvement projects.
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Liked it?
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I liked getting to work with electricians, welders and pipe fitters, skilled trade workers that really know what they’re doing and how to get a job done. I learned how smart other people are and that
while I may have a college education, I am not too smart to listen and learn from others.
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The Future
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Company:
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U.S. Navy's Nuclear Program
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Position:
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Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate
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Career Goal:
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Nuclear submarine officer
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How You Get There:
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I will begin the Navy’s officer candidate school (Rhode Island) in late June before entering a one-year training program at the Navy Nuclear Power School (Charleston, S.C.). I will then spend three
months in the submarine officer basic course (Connecticut).
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Why?
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I wanted to do something that utilized my engineering education while also helping others and my country. I also like the sense of adventure. This is something that I could love and do for the rest
of my professional career. Regardless, it’s going to be a great experience.
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The Wall
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What I Learned At Rose-Hulman: Rose-Hulman prepared me to solve the problems, but also to take and use the experience of others. You don’t always have the solutions. You need to listen to
other people’s ideas in order to build a better mouse trap. Education is No. 1. College is a time for people to find out what’s important. I’m definitely different than when I came to Rose-Hulman. The educational
side definitely helped define my engineering and problem solving skills. The people (faculty members, staff members and classmates) helped shape the personal side. There are times when you don’t want to be
here, like ninth week of the winter quarter, but you figure out why you’re here. And, when you’re gone for a quarter or holiday break, you can’t wait to get back to campus. I’ve lost track of how many all-nighters
that I have had here. But I won’t ever forget the good times I had with my friends on campus and Brothers at the fraternity house.
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Role at Rose-Hulman: I know I’m not in the top 10 percent of my class at Rose-Hulman. You don’t have to be to be successful here. In high school, I was always the kid that people come to for
help. Now, I have been put in situations where I have had to seek help from others. It can be a humbling experience. However, we have all made it through Rose-Hulman together. I have tried to get the most
out of my Rose-Hulman experience.
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