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Edinburgh

Placed within Orbital Marine Power as part of my IDCORE EngD Research Project.Focused on blades research and development as part of the MAXBlade project.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

• IDCORE is a four-year Engineering Doctorate (EngD) programme to train the next-generation of leading offshore renewable engineers. The progrmme includes a taught first year followed by a three year research project.
• Electromechanical and Electronic Energy Conversion Systems.
• Economic and Policy Analysis for Offshore Renewables.
• Marine Renewable Resource Assessment.
• Offshore Engineering.
• Research Skills.

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

• I undertook 5 placements while on the graduate scheme at Devonport Royal Dockyard; a busy naval marine operational site where I gained varied experience and competencies in line with UK CEng specification.I was.
• I independently designed a bespoke aluminium superstructure for a high-spec small fast boat to stakeholder requirements. I produced a set of models and engineering drawings using AutoCAD Inventor before holding.
• As a marine surveyor I assisted with performing structural and dimensional surveys of marine assets utilising laser measurement, 3D scanning, and non-destructive evaluation.
• Reviewed literature and data and applied findings to develop an alternativestrategy for technical academic engagement between Babcock and partneruniversities. Outcomes formed the foundation for changes in internal.
• As a project engineer I managed technical and engineering aspects of work packages as part of civilinfrastructure upgrades in a nuclear facility. Working on-site I ensured contractors delivered to schedule and safety.
• Worked as part of a small customer-facing team to establish new facility forsmall craft production. Assisted with sea trials and end user workshops.

Exeter, United Kingdom

Working as part of the large team of show crew for touring theatrical productions. Problem solving on the fly in a high pressure environment on a strict deadline.Ensure technical equipment is setup, rigged safely and operated correctly. Quickly resolve specific problems encountered when implementing design.

Exeter, United Kingdom

Team Leader for Exeter University 2020 Formula Student team, leading the team to improve our score in 2020 event while increasing inclusivity of the project. Oversee operations of the team, managing links with the university and team’s partners while ensuring knowledge capture and engagement to ensure a future for the team.

Exeter, United Kingdom

Part of a large team of student ambassadors, aiming to promote the University of Exeter and higher education in general to prospective students and parents.Working closely with young people and potential university applicants by providing an insight into university life through presentations and tours, responding to students’ and their parents’/carers’.

Devonport, Devon, United Kingdom

Worked as part of the Frigate Sustainment team on the Type 23 Frigate Life Extension programme.Investigated feasibility and benefits of mapping of key structural defects onto visualisation software, formulated into a technical report; presented to key stakeholders and heads of departments through a walk around on board a Type 23 Frigate.Provided direct.

Exeter, United Kingdom

President at the university's technical theatre and events society. Representing the society to its members, student's guild, university and industry partners.

Penzance, England, United Kingdom

• Maintenance of buildings and outdoor spaces at the Penwith Campus of Truro and Penwith College.Responsibilities include:
• Safe use of power tools to perform a variety gardening tasks throughout the campus.
• Performing maintenance and decorating tasks at the request of the Grounds Manager.
• Ensuring equipment is kept in good condition.

Penzance, England, United Kingdom

• Performed personal appliance tests (PAT) on electrical equipment within the Penwith Campus of Truro and Penwith College.Responsibilities included:
• Conducting PAT tests to comply with the Electrical Safety at Work act
• Operation of Seaward Europa PAT testing machine
• Logging test results and raising issues to the college electrical team
• Liaising with college departments to schedule tests and ensure access

Redruth

Working in the box office and kiosk of a large multiplex cinema. Responsibilities included; selling tickets and providing information about films, selling concessions, cleaning and showing people to their seats.

Newlyn, England, United Kingdom

• Front of house staff at a local independent cinema.Duties included:
• Ticket sales
• Maintaining cleanliness of screens and shared spaces
• Showing customers to their seats, dealing with customer enquiries

Doctorate Of Engineering (Engd), Offshore Renewable Energy

Activities and Societies: Mountaineering Club, GlidingIDCORE is a four-year Engineering Doctorate (EngD) programme to train the.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Mechanical Engineering, 1St Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Formula Student, Rowing, Canoe, Scuba Diving, Engineering Society, Engineers Without Borders, Musical Theatre.

A-Levels, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Physics - A, Chemistry - A, Mathematics - B, As Economics - C

Activities and Societies: Academic Society