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Braden Bewley

Chesapeake

Summary

First-year Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering student at University of Virginia with a 4.0 GPA. Proficient in engineering design, prototyping, and experimental testing through personal aerospace projects and dual-enrollment coursework. Exhibits strong leadership and teamwork skills developed through athletics, martial arts, and musical performance. Committed to leveraging STEM expertise in innovative and practical applications.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifeguard

Ymca Of South Hampton Roads
Chesapeake
06.2025 - Current
  • Monitored safety at public swimming areas, enforcing regulations and responding to emergencies.

Intern

Chesapeake Regional Hospital
Chesapeake
01.2024 - Current
  • Shadowed medical professionals in a high-pressure clinical environment, observing applied STEM principles in real-world healthcare.

Store Clerk

Duck Village Outfitters
Duck
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Provided customer service and technical repairs in retail and mechanical settings.
  • Led surf lessons, demonstrating leadership and teaching skills.

Education

First-Year Student - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA

High School -

Science and Medicine Academy, Deep Creek High School
Chesapeake, VA

Skills

  • Fusion 360
  • SolidWorks
  • Mechanical design
  • Prototyping
  • Experimental testing
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork

Skills

Fusion 360, SolidWorks (pursuing SolidWorks Associate Certification), Mechanical design, Prototyping, Experimental testing, Problem-solving, Demonstrated in athletics, Music, Martial arts

Leadership And Extracurricular Activities

  • Scottish Drummer, Tidewater Pipes and Drums, Chesapeake, VA, 01/01/10, 12/31/25, Performed as a drummer in a competitive bagpipe and drum band. Participated in events including the Virginia International Tattoo and multiple St. Patrick's Day Parades & Highland Games.
  • Deep Creek Wrestling, Chesapeake, VA, 01/01/19, 12/31/25, 4A Regional Champion (2023), 5A State 3rd Place (2025), All-State Wrestler (2025).
  • Tae Kwon Do, 3rd Degree Black Belt, Chesapeake, VA, 01/01/10, 12/31/23, Virginia State Champion (2015-2017), District Champion (2016).

Research And Engineering Experience

  • Virginia Space Coast Scholars, Online, VA, Virginia Peninsula Community College, 09/01/23, 05/31/24, Completed college-level coursework in College Composition, U.S. History I & II, and Physics I with dual enrollment. Gained foundational knowledge in engineering principles, physics, and scientific analysis applicable to aerospace projects.
  • Personal Rocket Project, Chesapeake, VA, 01/01/23, Ongoing, Designed and built a personal rocket, achieving a successful launch to 200 ft. Gained hands-on experience in aerodynamics, propulsion, and experimental testing. Applied iterative design and problem-solving to optimize performance.
  • Shadowing, Coastal Prosthetics, Chesapeake, VA, 01/01/24, 12/31/24, Observed prosthetics specialists, learning about material properties, biomechanics, and device customization.
  • Intern, Chesapeake Regional Hospital - Emergency Department, Chesapeake, VA, 01/01/24, 12/31/24, Shadowed medical professionals in a high-pressure clinical environment, observing applied STEM principles in real-world healthcare.

Timeline

Lifeguard

Ymca Of South Hampton Roads
06.2025 - Current

Intern

Chesapeake Regional Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Store Clerk

Duck Village Outfitters
06.2021 - 09.2022

First-Year Student - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

University of Virginia

High School -

Science and Medicine Academy, Deep Creek High School
Braden Bewley