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Luke Lowe

Elgin

Summary

Senior in Industrial Engineering at Iowa State University who is about to graduate and is looking for a post-graduation job. I have proven professional experience and a large strength in problem-solving and saving companies money, as shown at Pella Corporation, EBCO Inc, as a research assistant at Iowa State, and at Blain's Farm and Fleet.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Associate

Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Elgin
02.2019 - Current
  • Provided excellent customer service by utilizing effective communication and problem solving which led to 10’s of thousands of dollars in sales for the company.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Iowa State University
Ames
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Worked on a project that tested the effectiveness of the HeroWear APEX exosuit regarding harvesting activities done by farmers to determine how well the exosuit delays the onset of pain in the lower back.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
05.2025

Associate of Science - Industrial Engineering

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
07.2022

Skills

  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • AutoCAD
  • AutoDesk Fusion 360
  • Problem-solving acumen
  • Quality assurance
  • Continuous improvement
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinking

Professional Projects

  • Pella Corporation: Helped save Pella an estimated 1.2 million dollars over the next 3 years by working in a team and figuring out the best possible prevention and detection methods to prevent metal parts from falling from their vertical paint line. Pella is extremely happy.
  • EBCO Inc: Conducted advanced statistical analysis and measurements of rubbers hoses, also with a team, to create a go/no go gauge for EBCO, helping them prevent the sales of inadequate hoses, and saving them an estimated $50,000/year. EBCO also loved their new go/no go gauge

Affiliations

  • ISU Salt Company Connection Group Leader: Salt Company is Christian group for Iowa State students. Around 1500 students go there every Thursday night. As a connection group leader, other students come over to my apartment and we talk about God and our personal lives. I do my best to guide them as followers of Christ and I even let them guide me in some ways. This has led to so many great friendships with high-quality individuals.
  • Iowa State Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE): Member
  • Iowa State Advanced Manufacturing Club: Member

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Iowa State University
09.2023 - 05.2024

Store Associate

Blain’s Farm & Fleet
02.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Iowa State University

Associate of Science - Industrial Engineering

Elgin Community College
Luke Lowe