EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration Expected Completion: April 2010

• Specialization: Management of Innovation and New Technology

Bachelor of Engineering and Management, Mechanical (Co-op) April 2009

• Dean’s Honour List, 2009

• Specialization: Mechanics and Design

WORK EXPERIENCE

Production Engineer, New Product Development - General Assembly 2007 - 2008

• New model launch tooling transition coordination, planning, and procurement - leveraged cost
savings in excess of $90K through development and implementation of new tooling initiatives
• Managed projects, from inception to implementation by contractors and CAMI skilled trades, to
ensure timely, safe, cost-effective execution, including subsequent equipment commissioning
and pre-start health and safety reviews
• Designed assembly aids, jigs, and carts to support the off-line trial builds and subsequent new
model launch, improving workplace ergonomics and enhancing overall productivity
• Prepared sealed tender bid packages for projects in excess of $50K CDN, as well as internal
project justification packages, in order to minimize project costs while substantiating the
benefits of proposed new projects
• Co-chaired student social committee to help acclimate new students with the CAMI work
environment, and provide networking opportunities for current students

Customer Representative (Part-Time) 2003 - 2007

• Provided excellent customer service to maximize customer retention and brand loyalty
• Efficiently processed customer transactions to reduce customer time spent in queue
• Developed valuable time-management and interpersonal skills through effective multi-tasking
• Served as a cooperative and productive member of the customer service team to help
contribute to the supportive Scotiabank team environment
• Trained to work on cash and to use the Forms Free Teller (FFT) computer banking system
yielding enhanced productivity and autonomy

Mini-University Camp Counsellor June to August, 2004 - 2006

• Provided children with a fun and interactive learning environment through enthusiasm, positive
role-modeling, and encouraging personal growth and exploration
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• Fostered an interest in science, engineering, the arts, and a wide variety of other subjects by
relating personal experiences and drawing upon passion for innovation and discovery
• Exemplified strong leadership and organizational skills to maintain control over groups of 8 to
14 year old children, ranging in size from 8 to 20
• Coordinated camp-wide activities for groups ranging from 50 to 200 children, ensuring
adequate supervision and structure

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Powerpoint

• Experience with ANSYS and Matlab
• Proficient with Solid Edge, VisMockup, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Unigraphics
• Certification: Lifesaving Society of Canada Standard First Aid and CPR-C, 2009
• Completed WHMIS safety training, 2006
• Basic training in McMaster mechanical engineering machine shop

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Safety Officer – World Solar Challenge Race Team 2009

• Appointed by MSCP executive team to coordinate team safety while racing from Darwin to
Adelaide, through the Australian outback
• Developed safety protocols, morning safety audits/checklists, conducted team training, and
procured necessary medical and other supplies to ensure team emergency preparedness

Braking and Egress Coordinator 2004

• Coordinated activities for the braking and egress subgroups of dynamics team, in order to
ensure timely, cost-effective, design and implementation
• Designed hydraulic disk brake system to safely stop the vehicle even if one of the two sets of
brakes were to fail, while meeting the stopping distance requirements for the brake test
• Negotiated corporate sponsorship and discounted prices on brake components
• Led cross-functional task force to develop a conceptual design for the solar array stand in
order maximize battery pack charge rate through support of the array at the optimal angle

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Backpacked across Europe to gain cultural perspective 2009

• Guitar lessons 2007 - Present
• Intramural soccer, hockey and volleyball 2005 - Present
• McMaster Solar Car Project team member 2003 - Present
• Let’s Talk Science Partnership Program 2005 - 2007
• Partnered with a teacher to go present to classes and promote science
in the community
• Piano lessons 1989 - 2002