Resume Jan 2016
- 1. Education Bachelor of Civil/Construction Engineering Honours University of the Sunshine Coast Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia Grade point average (GPA) 6.04 out of a possible 7 Completed in 2015 with a Minor in Environmental Honours Thesis, Tidal Energy Generation sponsored by Sunshine Coast Council Key Subjects Environment, Technology and Sustainability Engineering Professional Practice Mechanics of Materials Structural Engineering Fluid Mechanics Engineering Project Management Design of Open Channels Soil Mechanics Key Skills and Strengths Strong written and verbal communication skills During my University studies achieved consistently high grades on academic report writing. In my previous career I developed a business plan for my furniture business that was subsequently used by the Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations, NIES program (New Enterprise Incentive Scheme) as an example in their business unit. Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills were developed while managing my highly successful business, Coastal Pine Furniture (manufacturing) and Furniture Central (retail). The success was underpinned by fostering collaboration and self-motivation in a diverse team and; maintaining a growing customer base through excellent service and attention to detail. Exceptional Teamwork Skills . Going hand in hand with communication skills; excellent teamwork skills from my business career have been developed. This was achieved through training, managing and working as part of and as a team member of 22 staff spread across a manufacturing plant and two retail outlets. In my current role I function successfully as part of the team at Sunshine Coast Council Drainage Unit as a Technical Support Officer. Excellent Time Management I have developed exceptional time management skills as a result of effectively managing both working career and raising a family as a sole parent whilst studying. The time management skills acquired managing a successful business, attending my childrens needs after school hours, maintaining a household, completing university requirements and being punctual for work, has equipped me with the necessary tools to successfully manage time in any future role. Profile I am a highly motivated and enthusiastic Civil Engineering graduate with a Wood Machinist trade background. My previous career experience includes business management, accounting systems, product design and production, human relations, time management as well as wholesale and retail sales. I am a detail- oriented, efficient and organised professional and as a result of my career experience, I have developed strong analytical and problem solving skills, the ability to make well thought out decisions in addition to excellent written and verbal communication skills. Contact 351 Nicklin Way Bokarina Queensland 4575 0423 417 918 m.c.leahy@outlook.com Planning and Environmental Law Geographic Information Systems Construction Engineering Construction Methods Geology and Geomechanics Engineering Design Engineering Materials Advanced Soil Mechanics
- 2. Excellent Research, Analysis and Problem Solving Skills A challenge I thoroughly enjoy is problem solving, a skill learnt throughout life, and more so while self-employed, solving numerous issues such as maintaining production with machinery breakdowns or staff absences. Further, the ability to analyze and research issues where necessary is also a skill learnt throughout life and further enhanced during university study, in particular my Thesis where I needed to research and find solutions to calculating kinetic energy where literature is virtually non-existent. Other Skills Experience with AutoCAD, HEC RAS, Drains, Geo Slope (Slope W) Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Restoration of a 1880s Victorian 2 bedroom residence in 1990-1994 Apprenticeship in Wood Machining, January 1981 - February 1985 (completed) Work History ONE STOP KITCHENS Kunda Park, Queensland, Australia Cabinet Makerr: 2015 (Current) Duties and responsibilities Manufacture of custom cabinetry and shop fitting Manage quality control Assess and follow design and building plans Shop fitting of custom cabinetry SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL Caloundra, Queensland, Australia Undergraduate Engineer: January 2014 March 2015 (part time) Duties and responsibilities Tidal Energy Research Thesis Research data consolidation Participation in cross disciplinary research team Familiarisation with Council policy/procedures Asset management Customer requests
- 3. WOODWORKERS DOOR CENTRE Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia Wood Machinist: October 2007 - December 2008 (full time) January 2009 - May 2010 (part time) Duties and responsibilities Set up and operate woodworking machines, such as shapers, routers and surface planers. Sharpen knives, bits, and other cutting and shaping tools. Select knives, saws, blades, cutter heads, cams, bits, or belts, according to work piece, machine functions, and product specifications. Examine raw wood stock for defects and other specification standards. Clean and maintain products, machines, and work areas. COASTAL PINE FURNITURE/FURNITURE CENTRAL Caloundra; Mackay; Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Owner/Director: July 1995 - March 2001 (full time) Duties and responsibilities Manage retail outlets and manufacturing facility Design and construction of production and custom furniture products Design and manage production processes Build relations and liaise with wholesale and retail customers and manufacturing suppliers Determine staffing requirements and interview, hire and train new employees Manage stock control and purchasing Manage business development and expansion. Perform sales floor work in retail outlets. DREAMHAVEN FURNITURE Thomastown, Victoria, Australia Wood Machinist: January 1990 - May 1994 (full time) STYLERITE FURNITURE Campbellfield, Victoria, Australia Leading Hand Wood Machinist: February 1985 - December 1989 (full time) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE, ORDINANCE FACTORY Maribyrnong, Victoria, Australia Apprentice Wood Machinist: January 1981 - February 1985 (completed) References Available Upon Request