Matthew Bunyard is applying for a full time position as an MEP designer. He has a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from Kansas State University, with a passion for mechanical and plumbing design. He has over 2 years of experience as a mechanical designer at Dialectic Engineering. Bunyard highlights his problem solving skills, persistence, and ability to overcome obstacles through hard work. In his free time, he enjoys creative writing and believes engineering and creativity are intertwined.

1. 1918 N 76th Dr. Apartment 11
Kansas City, Kansas 66112
July 8th, 2016
Prospective Firm
Please locate my resume for a full time position at your company. I am a MEP Designer with a
bachelor’s in Architectural Engineering from Kansas State University hoping to find full time
employment as an MEP designer. My primary inclination is towards mechanical and plumbing
design, however I am well equipped to tackle electrical work as well.
I have a passion for the architectural engineering industry. When entering the ARE program at
K-State this field immediately struck a chord with me. The way these systems operate can be
beautiful, and I see working on them as a thing of beauty, as well as logic. I suppose I am an
atypical designer, as I find a freedom in being able to come to multiple correct conclusions, and
not have only one, objectively right answer. The idea that an amount of creativity needs to be
applied is one that excites me.
I am a tenacious and goal driven individual, one who is persistent in solution finding. It is no
secret that my path has been full of adversity. But if it were in my character to give in, I would
not be writing this letter today. Through hard work and will-power I have succeeded where
others would falter. My time spent at K-State has taught me how to overcome obstacles,
regardless of their size. Working at Dialetic, with many talented engineers, showed me
modesty, and gave me purpose in becoming better each day. I strive for continuous, never
ending improvement. I shall not be crushed by the hardships in my path. I believe in ‘ad astra
per aspera’, “to the stars through difficulty”.
In my free time, I am a writer of fiction. It is my goal always to expand my horizons and train my
creative nature. Some would say that being a creative writer is the antithesis of engineering,
however it is my view that the two are interlocked. Engineering is merely the result of creative
expression applied to a system. A building can be art, but not based on architectural merit
alone. Without the engineering it cannot function, it is not a building, it is a statue. For a
building to be art the engineering must be there, in creative harmony with the rest.
This position would be an excellent way for me to continue forging my engineering career, and I
hope you will grant an interview. If you wish to contact me, you can reach me at my email:
mbunyard91@gmail.com anytime, or by cell-phone at 316-213-5516. Thank you.
Kind regards,

2. Matthew Bunyard
MATTHEW BUNYARD
Address:
1918 N 76th Dr. Apt. 11
Kansas City, KS 66112
(316)213-5516
mbunyard91@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To earn full time employment as an MEP designer at an engineering firm.
EDUCATION
Kansas State University
Bachelors of Science in Architectural Engineering
2009-2015
Major Coursework: Electrical Systems Design,
Advanced Mechanical Systems, Integrated Building
Systems, Building Communication Systems, Advanced
Plumbing Design, Architectural Engineering
Management, Senior Project
Related Coursework: Written Comm. for Engineers
SKILLS
Programs: Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD (2015-2017), Revit (2014-2016), Trane
TRACE, Carrier HAP
Proficient in: Design of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
EMPLOYMENT
Dialectic Eng. (Formerly Larson Binkley): Mechanical Designer
 Performed full mechanical design for retail and commercial
projects, with high levels of cross discipline coordination.
Coordinated directly with architects and landlords. Worked
on up to five projects concurrently. High level of
coordination in all aspects of design.
Alvine Engineering: Mechanical Intern
Jan 2016 - Jul 2016
(Laid off)
Summer 2015
 Assisted in drafting, load calculations, and layout of
mechanical and plumbing systems
Dillons: Meat Clerk 2014 - 2015
 Organized tasks to achieve highest efficiency. Consulted with
customers to fulfill their needs.

3. MATTHEW BUNYARD
Address:
1918 N 76th Dr. Apt. 11
Kansas City, KS 66112
(316)213-5516
mbunyard91@gmail.com
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Eagle Scout 2009 - Present
National Honor Society 2008 - Present
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
ASHRAE 2013 - Present
AEI 2014 - Present
Toastmasters International
 Club President
2015 - 2016
Fall 2015

4. MATTHEW BUNYARD
Address:
1918 N 76th Dr. Apt. 11
Kansas City, KS 66112
(316)213-5516
mbunyard91@gmail.com
REFERENCES
 TINA KERSCHEN, P.E.
Mechanical Discipline Controller: Dialectic
Engineering
310 W 20th St. #200
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816)997-9650
tina.kerschen@dialecticeng.com
 ERIC GOFF, P.E.
Mechanical Discipline Controller: Dialectic
Engineering
310 W 20th St. #200
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816)997-9650
eric.goff@dialecticeng.com
 JOHN A. MASCARELLO, P.E., LEED AP
Vice President, Principal: Alvine
Engineering
1102 Douglas on the Mall
Omaha, NE 68102
(402)346-7007
jmascarello@alvine.com
 MICHAEL COMBEST
Chief Operating Officer: Dialectic
Engineering
310 W 20th St. #200
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816)997-9658
michael.combest@dialecticeng.com
 THOMAS LOGAN
Professor/Advisor
240 Seaton Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-2903
(785)532-3580
tdlogan@ksu.edu
 GLEN CHAPLIN
Former Manager
3947 Forrest Ln.
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785)313-3779
chaplin.glen@gmail.com